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Whispering Sands Motel

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

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Front of property
Laundry room
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reception
Whispering Sands Motel, near Mars Desert Research Center, offers an eco-friendly stay with convenient amenities: a grocery store, coffee shop, three dining options, and a deli. WiFi is available in all rooms for staying connected.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
The current price is SAR 522
SAR 595 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Design Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Design Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Design Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Classic Room, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
90 South Highway 95, Hanksville, UT, 84734

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
  • ‪Blondie's Eatery & Gift - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Whispering Sands Motel

Eco-certified motel
Located close to Mars Desert Research Center, Whispering Sands Motel provides a grocery/convenience store, 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, ATM/banking services, and smoke-free premises
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 transportation

  • 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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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

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
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
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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Frequently asked questions

Is Whispering Sands Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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?

Check-out 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. 574 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 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

Bill

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

Janice

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

Kimberly

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

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place clean and comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

10/10 Excellent

Rossana

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

Edit

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

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very nice clean room, comfortable bed and excellent A/C, important when it 102 degrees out.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

8/10 Good

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation in hanksville is really limited, but this place served a purpose and the staff were incredibly polite and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

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

10/10 Excellent

DON

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, friendly, helpful staff. Conventient to local dining. Great location to access Goblin State Park.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

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

8/10 Good

Christine

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

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice little motel in the middle of no place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristen

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

It was great!

It was outstanding. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great housecleaning staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyl

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good burgers next door.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 4 days. excellent hub for excursions in surrounding areas
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amie

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Lovely motel in a remote destination

Not a lot of choices in Hanksville, but don't worry because this motel is a lovely spot to stay. Super comfortable beds, nicely updated rooms. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025