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Whispering Sands Motel

2.5 star property
Eco-certified motel with 3 restaurants and coffee shop/cafe

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Reception
Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$258
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept

Explore the area

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90 South Highway 95, Hanksville, UT, 84734
  • Mars Desert Research Center
  • Goblin Valley State Park
  • Capitol Reef National Park
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, Accessible

Classic Room, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Hanksville

At Whispering Sands Motel, you'll be 11.8 km (7.3 mi) from Mars Desert Research Center and 46.8 km (29.1 mi) from Capitol Reef National Park. Highlights at this eco-friendly motel include 3 restaurants and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a picnic area and a corner/local shop. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In the region of this Hanksville motel you'll find Goblin Valley State Park.
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What's nearby

  • North Caineville Mesa - 21 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Capitol Reef National Park - 43 min drive - 60.3 km
  • Behunin Cabin - 47 min drive - 64.7 km
  • The Hickman Bridge Trail - 54 min drive - 72.7 km
  • Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center - 58 min drive - 76.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Stan's Burger Shak - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Duke's Slickrock Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mowgli’s - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Outlaw’s Roost - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Whispering Sands Motel

Eco-certified motel with 3 restaurants and coffee shop/cafe
There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. Public spaces have free WiFi. The eco-certified Whispering Sands Motel also features gift shops/newsstands, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in common area. Self parking is free.

This Hanksville motel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Corner/local shop
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
Whispering Sands Motel offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3 PM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Whispering Sands Motel?

Whispering Sands Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Whispering Sands Motel?

As of 12 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whispering Sands Motel on 13 Sept 2025 start from AU$258.33, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Whispering Sands Motel?

Yep, Whispering Sands Motel has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Whispering Sands Motel?

No, Whispering Sands Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Whispering Sands Motel?

Yep, Whispering Sands Motel has 3 restaurants.

What time are check-in & check-out at Whispering Sands Motel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Whispering Sands Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Whispering Sands Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 579 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lech

Travelled with partner
Nic wyjatkowego.Zwykła noclegownia.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s a very small town. The property was ok, but could have been cleaner (white towels were stained and old - understand the red dust is hard to get out, but not all the stains were dust…). Check in building smelled like sewage- not sure what was going on as there wasn’t any explanation. Luckily the rest of the hotel is separate and smelled fine. Bed was not comfortable - saggy in the middle. Would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place close to food and gas Clean with nice bed No bathtub but nice shower
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience at this location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect hotel

I had been looking forward to going to Bluff for months. 5 nights before my arrival my original hotel (further away) cancelled on me. I called here and they were able to accommodate me. After arriving, I checked in and the room was perfect in every way. Clean, spacious, quiet, convenient. Would absolutely stay here again without looking anywhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whispering Sands was a nice hotel. It was clean and everything functioned as it should. Our only issue, and it is really not a big deal, we arrived around 2:15 and was told that they do not check anyone in before 3:00. Ok, we will just find something to do for an hour. Well...Hanksville really doesn't have a lot going on. We did manage to screw around for a while until we could get into our room. Beds were comfortable and we got a good night's sleep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There aren’t many options for places to stay when visiting Great Basin National Park but I’m glad I chose this one! The rooms were simple but that’s all we needed for a one night stay. The black out curtains were great to keep the room dark for sleep. The restaurant was delicious! I honestly wasn’t expecting much considering there wasn’t much around but the food was great and the service was excellent. You’re also right next to a gas station so you can easily fill up and buy snacks.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful country, nice town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edit

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was very clean, spacious. The staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hanksville is A small remote desert town. But this hotel has very nice room. Clean, newly remodel with modern amenities. Comfy. Restaurant is across the road, walking distance. Highly recommend if you need to stay after or before visiting Capitol Reef NP.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The motel was very comfortable and clean. I was surprised to find Hot tub Jets in the bathtub which was a nice bonus. Centrally located for Access to Canyonlands national Park and lake Powell.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this motel. It is renovated and very nice. It is a decent price and basically the only place in town so they probably could charge more. :) I have stayed here twice now and both times have had a wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Grzegorz

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located at just the right junction: we've stayed here multiple times when visiting the "mighty 5" and Goblin Valley and the Ancestral Puebloan ruins in the area. It has been refreshed and was very clean on our visit, but it is a roadside motel so don't expect the Ritz. Coffeemaker, fridge, microwave, nicer shower than I have at home, comfortable bed, quiet sleep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The beds were so comfortable. We did have an issue with our sink drain, but we left a message with the front desk and they had it fixed that same day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuxiang

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shashank

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christine, Canyon Country

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great to have a comfortable place to stay in the midst of slot canyons and scenic attractions, but it seemed a little expensive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No problems with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whispering Sands was everything youbwant in a hotel that is in the middle of nowhere.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert, Edmonton

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property but recently renovated. Has a paved parking area which is unique in this area, nice for motorcycles. Hanksville is quite small but has a couple of good restaurants. Very dusty area if the wind blows.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sunset
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

C. Lynn

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
When plugging in my phone to the lamp connection it sparked and burned my connecter. The staff tried their best to help us with compensation for damages (I had just bought a new "fast charger" 2 days before I left) but it was 3 trips to the office, one trip to the connecting gas station where we were told the owner would be (he wasn't). The staff finally talked to the owner who offered us a $55.00 credit at the fast food cafe he also owned. We didn't want that and after a few more phone calls we were finally offered a $55.00 check but it meant us having to go back to the gas station to collect it. The staff was appologetic and kind, the owner not so much.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025