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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
Room amenity
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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

Design Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

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

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Classic Room, Accessible

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
90 South Highway 95, Hanksville, UT, 84734

What's nearby

  • Capitol Reef National Park - 33 min drive - 29.1 miles
  • Mars Desert Research Center - 38 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center - 45 min drive - 37.7 miles
  • Factory Butte - 46 min drive - 16.5 miles
  • Petroglyphs Panel - 53 min drive - 35.7 miles

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 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, coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • ATM/banking services
  • 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

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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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. 579 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1018 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

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

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice clean place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice enough rooms and good location
Stayed 1 night 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

Trevor

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

10/10 Excellent

JA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect spot to make a get away. Quiet rooms , all the typical amenities in the room. National and State Parks along with Slot Canyons are close by.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thought our room was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, well maintained drive-up motel. 2 good restaurants nearby. Easy access.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clearly an up market motel
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot to make your way between Capital Reef NP, Natural Bridges and Arches NP
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely small town. Whispering Sands was wonderful place to stay. Very friendly staff and nice accommodations. The town had a great coffee shop that rivaled any coffee shop I have ever been to.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was pleasantly surprised by this motel. It had been updated and was delightful! Clean, and quiet. Had a wonderful meal just across the street at a Mexican restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy in and out
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was so clean (with no heavy fragrances) , the beds and linens were fabulous. Even though we didn't request daily service, they made our bed, and we brought fresh towels. We parked right out front with truck and 4-wheeler. And we walked to dinner; with incredible burgers and shakes! It is an incredible place; we highly recommend it and we hope to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the price! Nice , clean updated room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quality amenities in our room at this small motel in Hanksville. Bed incredibly comfortable and quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a fine room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yijun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of details show this is a good hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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