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White Sands Hotel

3.5 star property

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Exterior
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Lunch and dinner served, pool views
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

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Map
431 Nohonani Street, Honolulu, HI, 96815
  • International Market Place
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Royal Hawaiian Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Waikiki Beach Walk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View

  • 312.2 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Tradewind)

  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Tradewind)

  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Double Bed, Poolside

  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bungalow) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bungalow)

  • 477 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Prohibition)

  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Prohibition)

  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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)

  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Balcony

Room, 1 King Bed (Tradewind)

  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Waikiki Malia

Pool
Hot Tub
Restaurant
Air conditioning
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (1528)
The price is $175
per night
$248 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 5 - Feb 6
Waikiki Malia

About this property

White Sands Hotel

3.5-star hotel in Waikiki
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and 2 bars/lounges are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a spa tub are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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 spa tub are on site.

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

White Sands Hotel features an outdoor pool and a spa tub. The hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Honolulu hotel also offers a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Guests can use the outdoor pool at a partner property. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge. A total renovation of this property was completed in June 2021.

White Sands Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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 lunch only. Open select days.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Valet parking on site (USD 45 per night)
  • 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

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

Family friendly

  • Crib (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
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

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

Property 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 35.39 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach loungers
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls

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

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 45 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 fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

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. 435 out of 773 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 773 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 773 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 773 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 773 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are no elevators but they will carry your bags up or down for you. Friendly helpful staff. The outdoor bar/pool area was my favorite. The room I had was fine, a bit on the old side, but clean. I liked supporting a locally owned hotel vs a Marriott or Sheraton. I felt less of a tourist. For the area, the cost of the hotel was more reasonable. So depending on what you are looking for, I’d recommend it. It worked perfectly for me.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katalyna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved the environment of this hotel, very welcoming. Short walk to food places and more! I definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Erin Margot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A delightful property, very groovy, small, which is nice as opposed to the multiple room, high-rise commercial hotels. The staff, for the most part were friendly, although the lack of communication was rather inconvenient, as I had intrusive phone calls and knocking at my door, as I extended my reservation a couple times and they did not always get notes. I need a place to rest and the barrage of phone calls and knocking on my door because of the miscommunication between staff was intrusive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Erin Margot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A delightful property, very groovy, small, which is nice as opposed to the multiple room, high-rise commercial hotels. The staff, for the most part were friendly, although the lack of communication was rather inconvenient, as I had intrusive phone calls and knocking at my door, as I extended my reservation a couple times and they did not always get notes. I need a place to rest and the barrage of phone calls and knocking on my door because of the miscommunication between staff was intrusive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Erin Margot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well, the white sounds is a delightful little getaway in Waikiki, and I stayed at many hotels there, the lack of communication with staff is staggering. I extended my nights as needed, and was constantly woken up or disturbed by staff, asking me how much longer I was staying. They need to work on their communication skills. Otherwise The bar staff and the swings at the bar and the pool set up is charming, and wire. It’s not the four seasons, it is still a fun experience!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

megan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selena Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a good experience. Staff was friendly and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

kathlene marie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Small pool and common area . It had a public bar and restaurant. Crowd with people that were not staying at the hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Management did not have our reservation (made through Expedia) - finally resolved after several hours delay. Although we paid for our AMENITIES FEE with cash at check-in, we were billed on our credit card when we got home. Attempts through email and text message to the hotel have been left UNRESPONDED. WAKE UP call that was requested never came through. Front desk said they had no record of it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rathmony

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super cute retro-style hotel that's affordable and in the center of the honolulu action. Loved everything about it including the Tiki bar, free slushies and simple menu options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Funky vintage vibe
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Josthyn

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and we liked that we could use the failover once we had checked out! This allowed us to freshen up before we left for our flight.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maiya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt like an old apartment turned hotel. I can see they put money into trying to make this a trendy spot. But the pictures got me, and it is way less trendy or a destination than imagined. I didn't eat there so I cant attest to the food, but at lunch time not many people were eating there. The room iteself was large, kinda like a studio apartment. Bathroom was fine,. shower was quirky with a step up and there is no elevator so we had to lug our luggage up stairs. all in all not bad, but likely wouldn't book again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing place !!!! We will stay again and again . A block or two away from the ocean . There is a speak easy attached with an amazing atmosphere and unreal homemade drinks and then down the street is a tiny little dive bar with pool tables and 6 dollar drinks . Pool and bar amazing . Shower a bit small.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Leonor, Sacramento

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rating of very good or excellent on Expedia was not my experience. It’s a nice enough place, well maintained, clean and excellent staff. The WiFi was numerous times unavailable and the coffee that was to be available 24 hours was disappointingly not.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurelyne

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadzeya

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Madison

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property itself was clean and well maintained, however, on the morning of our checkout, we were inspecting the room a little closer to make sure we didn’t miss anything. When we looked under our beds, we found clothing and a medical bracelet from who I’m assuming was the previous guest. That did concern us to the level of cleaning our room had undergone before we checked in. The water pressure in the bathroom was also VERY low and tight space in the shower. We did bring this up to the employee at check out, but he did not appear concerned or apologetic for the issue of the clothing that we expressed. Other than that snafoo, the hotel was very walkable, staff were otherwise nice and helpful, and we used valet services for the duration of our stay. Valet was on the slower side in the morning - we would use the QR code to have our car called and ready, but it never was. We always had to find an employee to grab the car for us (again, we were never in a rush to go anywhere but it was not a big issue for us). I did like that the hotel was not directly on the Waikīkī strip. As a result, it wasn’t too loud at night. A lot of the big name hotels also had employees on strike so it was nice to not have to deal with that.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot, fun & comfortable pool
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024