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Whispering Sands Motel

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Located close to Mars Desert Research Center, Whispering Sands Motel provides free to-go breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and a coffee shop/cafe. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a snack bar/deli.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with blinds, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a dresser, a television, and a window.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a window with blinds.

Classic Room, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a dresser, a television, and a window.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Hanksville is home to Whispering Sands Motel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitol Reef National Park and Goblin Valley State Park. Mars Desert Research Center is another place to visit that comes recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing. Visit our Hanksville travel guide
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Map
90 South Highway 95, Hanksville, UT, 84734

What's nearby

  • A desert landscape with prominent rock formations and a clear sky.
    Goblin Valley State Park
    36 min drive - 38.2 miles
  • A woman standing on a rock formation with a clear blue sky and a rocky canyon in the background.
    Capitol Reef National Park
    37 min drive - 37.5 miles
  • North Caineville Mesa
    18 min drive - 18.6 miles
  • Swing Arm City
    19 min drive - 15.8 miles
  • Mars Desert Research Center
    25 min drive - 10.3 miles

Restaurants

  • Stan's Burger Shak
    2 min walk
  • Duke's Slickrock Grill
    10 min walk
  • Outlaw’s Roost
    2 min walk
  • Mowgli’s
    11 min walk
  • Blondies Eatery And Gift
    3 min walk

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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

  • 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Whispering Sands Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Whispering Sands Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 627 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great room! Bed was very comfortable and walk in shower was really appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The room was great, well maintained. The Shower was really nice, newly remodeled, and the Bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Very clean and convent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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The room was clean and comfortable but nothing special. It was in a great location for the activities we had planned for that area. Staff was helpful with food recommendations.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very decent motel in a small town, clean and equipped with all the necessary amenities. Only drawback is the unpaved compound. The Duke’s Slick Rock Grill has very good pork ribeye grilled.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Hanksville is a very small town but the hotel was clean and was totally booked. Reasonable rate, grab and go breakfast and lots of parking. We happened to get one of the rooms that was recently remodeled like brand new. Walking distance to 3 restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Nice n clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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great place to stay in the middle of nowhere. the staff was very friendly and the rooms were clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean and we were not. Staff was pleasant and helpful and the breakfast bar was small but really good. We were four people and only had three towels and the bathroom was rather small. Considering it’s the only gig in town I was pleasantly surprised at how much we liked it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Room had large refrigerator. Older hotel so only some things (shower) updated. Very thin walls but only place in the area to stay. Good restaurants near.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great, quiet, clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This was a pleasant overnight stay. The motel has one section that is one story and one section that is two story. We were lucky enough to stay in the one story but even if you were in the other unit parking would be easy but there is no elevator. The place is spotless clean. No smell, which is a huge thing for me. It was safe and quiet and the grab and go breakfast was amazingly full of great choices. Don't hesitate to stay here. We would come here again whenever we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very clean motel with hospitable staff. Very good value for the price. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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I was pleasantly surprised with this property. The staff was great, the room was very nice and I would certainly consider staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely accommodation, quite high end for a motel. Super clean and comfortable. Were able to park right outside door. The breakfast is help yourself in the check in reception but we went in at 11 05 and it was all packed up having finished at 11. Understand there is a deadline but would have been nice if they could have allowed us to still take a few bits when they saw us dash in. But regardless, would recommend the accommodation and the utterly fantastic landscapes in this area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Super clean and nice place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful place! Spacious, clean, well kept & lots of little extras.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The room was very clean, modern bath, A/C great plus the breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and the staff were very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Our stay at the whispering sands was great! The room was clean and the breakfast was great. Would absolutely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beds were very comfy! Loved staying here! Thanks for not spraying the room with that powerful spray this time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This motel exceeded our expectations in more ways than one. Although it is located slightly outside of the national parks, we felt it was a much more convenient base than Torrey. The motel was super clean and recently renovated which was refreshing to see! The grab and go breakfast had everything you needed to start the day: bagels, cereals, fruit, yogurts (the coffee could have done with being stronger though!). Plenty of space to park and the seats outside the rooms allowed you to watch the world go by at the end of the day. Stans burger shack right around the corner is also worth the visit! The only downside is that we thought this motel was slightly overpriced for our 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was minimal. Staff was friendly. Beds were fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A very nice clean Motel. I would recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful accommodations! So clean and comfortable and a nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026