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Whispering Sands Motel

2.5 star property

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
$90
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026

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90 South Highway 95, Hanksville, UT, 84734
  • Place, North Caineville Mesa
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Swing Arm City
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Capitol Reef National Park
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, Accessible | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Classic Room, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Whispering Sands Motel

Hanksville motel with coffee shop/cafe
This smoke-free motel features 3 restaurants, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and a convenience store are onsite.
Whispering Sands Motel offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Dining is available at one of the motel's 3 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Hanksville motel also offers gift shops/newsstands, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Whispering Sands Motel is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Whispering Sands Motel has 3 restaurants on site.

Awards and affiliations

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 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

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • 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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Whispering Sands Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 584 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large spacious room. Has been updated recently. Walking distance to 3 places to eat. 2 gas stations/stores. Multiple places nearby to hike.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean - beds were comfy-nice concrete walkway to sit outside and enjoy the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

MIREILLE P

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Not too much clean. The air conditionner was to noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rossana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Wispering Sands during our motorcycle tour from Las Vegas through Utah and Colorado to Denver. The hotel is orqctically the only hotel option in Hanksville. It is clean, well located next to a full service gas station with a store and a burger restaurant, has amole parking and beautiful views. The rooms are recently renovated, very clean with comfy beds. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a great place to stay. Super comfortable bed and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a wonderful visit, the staff was very friendly, and the room was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was really surprised at how clean/remodeled this little place was. Only one complaint- the bathroom fan didn't seem to ventilate super well. When I looked up, it was caked in dust. Understandable for the desert. To be fair, I didn't get the chance to tell management. I'd easily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick, South Burlington

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice, Varysburg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a motel, but it is well maintained and the staff were so personable and helpful. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had clearly been renovated recently and was comfortable and gorgeous. Both the room and the bathroom were spacious. Our TV didn't work, so the desk employee came to the room and fixed it right away. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a little motel in the middle of nowhere it was great! Staff was nice, room was very clean and comfortable. The restaurants in town were good as well. Would definitely stay here again and recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the quiet and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DON

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
OVERALL GREAT
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Clean place to stay

It’s one of your only choices in the area, but it’s clean and in a good location. Just needed a place to stay for the night and it was perfect for what we needed. It was clean which is the most important thing to me.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place for the price. The desk is not manned very many hours, but our family members helped us get checked in and get our keys.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The window a/c unit is a bit noisy but it wasn’t so bad i couldn’t sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Convenient spot

Convenient place to stay along popular tourist routes. Appreciated the fridge in room and coffee maker as well as the air conditioning!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025