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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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Front of property
Classic Room, 1 King Bed
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is €102
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Design Room, 2 Queen Beds

Design Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

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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Design Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Design Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Classic Room, Accessible

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
90 South Highway 95, Hanksville, UT, 84734

What's nearby

  • Capitol Reef National Park - 33 min drive - 46.8 km
  • Mars Desert Research Center - 38 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center - 45 min drive - 60.6 km
  • Factory Butte - 46 min drive - 26.6 km
  • The Hickman Bridge Trail - 53 min drive - 57.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Stan's Burger Shak - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Duke's Slickrock Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Blondie's Eatery & Gift - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bull Mountain Market Pizza & Deli - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Whispering Sands Motel

Eco-certified motel
Located close to Mars Desert Research Center, Whispering Sands Motel provides a corner/local shop, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a snack bar/deli.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A gift shop, coffee/tea in reception and ATM/banking services
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Whispering Sands Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 12 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whispering Sands Motel on 13 Mar 2025 start from €101.51, 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.

How much is parking at Whispering Sands Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Whispering Sands Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Whispering Sands Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Whispering Sands Motel located?

Situated in Hanksville, this eco-certified motel is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Mars Desert Research Center and 29.1 mi (46.8 km) from Capitol Reef National Park.

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Whispering Sands Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 563 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Considerate staff that kept my hotel key available to me though I didn’t arrive until late in the night. Excellent location for hiking around in the area. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yijun

Lots of details show this is a good hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

kevin

Hotel was in the middle of nowhere but luckily there is gas on the other side of the street. Lots of views similar to places on Mars. Overall a respite from the wilderness that is all around it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myron

This motel was clean and had very comfortable beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bing

Very clean room, bathroom looks new, beds are very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary

Friendly staff Great rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

We had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Friendly staff & room were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

PRAJESHKUMAR

Nice small Motel & better than expected as compared to large chain hotels
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Eva

It was good accomodation, we were visiting nature parks near here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

I was very surprised at how nice the motel was seeing as it is old and in the middle of no where. It has all been redone recently and I was very pleased with what we got for the price. the bed was very comfortable and the it was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Thor

Nice hotel
Great stay!😊 Good bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE

Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Would stay again.
We had a great stay in one of the bungalows adjoining the main building. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Clean convenient not much else in town except the restaurant which was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peng

Close to restaurant, convenience store and gas station.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dana

The staff is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

Limited options in Hanksville, but the Whispering Sands is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Excellent place to stay near Goblin Valley state park. Also great dining options nearby and loved how clean the room was. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Gem of a Hotel!
This is a gem of a hotel!! It was one of the nicests ones we stayed at during our 8 day trip to utah. Renovated and clean. Loved the soaking tub after a lot of hiking. Id stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Lots of hiking trails around the property
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Clean, easy check-in, ample parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert E

Ample accommodations and probably the nicest in Hanksville. Comfortable and clean. Close to Capitol Reef NP and Goblin Valley State Park.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fulvio

Very convenient stop to explore the area. There is a gas station and a good restaurant nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gina

Clean and comfortable place to stay if you are going to be in Hanksville.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024