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White Sands Hotel

3.5 star property

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Courtyard
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Lunch and dinner served, pool views
Outdoor spa tub
Point of interest

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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431 Nohonani Street, Honolulu, HI, 96815
  • Place, International Market Place
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Hawaiian Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Waikiki Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Tradewind)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds (Tradewind)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bungalow)

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bungalow)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Tradewind)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Tradewind)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Poolside

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 Double Bed, Poolside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Prohibition)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Prohibition)

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Prohibition)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Prohibition)

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View (Lanai)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View (Lanai)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Honolulu

White Sands Hotel is centrally located in Honolulu, a 4-minute walk from International Market Place and 7 minutes by foot from Waikiki Beach. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Royal Hawaiian Center and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Queen Kapiʻolani Regional Park.

What's nearby

  • International Market Place - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Waikiki Beach Walk - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal Hawaiian Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waikiki Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Honolulu Zoo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Hālaulani / Leeward Community College Station - 23 min drive
  • Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kona Coffee Purveyors - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Marugame Udon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hideout - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪TR Fire Grill Waikiki - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Forty Niner Waikiki - ‬4 min walk

About this property

White Sands Hotel

White Sands Hotel offers 93 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to lanais. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 93 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private lanais. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Satisfy your appetite at Heyday, a poolside restaurant which features a garden view. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services.
Heyday - This poolside restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Heyday Pool Bar - Onsite bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Green Lady - This bar serves dinner only. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Valet parking on site (USD 49 per night)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Green Lady
  • Heyday
  • Heyday Pool Bar

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1957
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Wet bar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night

Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 30.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200.00 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 35.62 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach loungers
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 49 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 30.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Tax ID - TA-017-073-5616-01
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 260210290000

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel White Sands

White Sands Honolulu

White Sands Hotel

White Sands Hotel Honolulu

White Sands Hotel Hawaii/Honolulu

White Sands Hotel Hotel

White Sands Hotel Honolulu

White Sands Hotel Hotel Honolulu

White Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 585 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chayla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel! The pool/bar area is so adorable! The swings at the bar & the hidden speakeasy were my favorite parts! The rooms are basic but great value do the price. They were clean and the beds were comfy. Staff was great as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

ROMAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless and staff very friendly!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Ramon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful, our room didn’t come with a TV remote so they gave me one that worked but it was missing the back end which I didn’t mind.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Denise

My 3rd unfortunately last time staying there. The hotel is definitely tightening their spending $$ and it shows. Again / just like Last time - the bathroom plumbing wasn’t working Pool not very Clean Short staffed and when I asked for a blanket to be send up to my Room The staff member told me They were out! I told him
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfy room. Expect loud music most nights but is enjoyable and ends at 10pm. Fun vibes.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sandy

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rosalba

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice pool area. Rooms very rommey, super nice personnel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Devki

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff at the hotel are all amazing! The location cannot be beat, and the overall vibe... Wow! So much fun. Definitely do not miss an opportunity to swing and sip. The room decor was OK, the wifi sucked and the towels... Well...
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful balcony, hot tub and pool area and we loved the convenient proximity to the international marketplace!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly,pool area,bar had good vibes.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniiar

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ruby Kajsa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly and helpful. My first solo trip and felt very safe.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bell hops carried my heavy luggage. Garfield at the front desk helped me find your hotel when I was COMPLETELY LOST AT NIGHT WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING CELLPHONE. And your room was beautiful ! Plus the bed was very comfortable. And I really appreciated having a microwave in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

NATALIE, watsonville

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

NATALIE, watsonville

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice pool and swing bar, like the location and perks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M, Roseau

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cool property!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fariba

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Unfortunately, the room had some issues. We spent four nights at White Sands and the room was never checked to see if we needed new towels or if the toiletries needed replenished
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Maria

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume, Kailua

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Keily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, staff was very helpful and super nice. Very enjoyable experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026