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Whispering Sands Motel

2.5 star property
Three distinct restaurants showcase local flavors at this eco-friendly desert retreat, with convenient proximity to Mars Desert Research Center

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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

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

Room options

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(44 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

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9.8 out of 10
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(13 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 45 sq m
  • 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)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Capitol Reef National Park which includes a gorge or canyon, tranquil scenes and desert views
    Capitol Reef National Park
    34 min drive - 37.5 miles
  • Caption---- Gobin Valley, Utah, USA
    Goblin Valley State Park
    35 min drive - 37.5 miles
  • Sunset view of the Golden Throne of Capitol Reef National Park visitor center
    Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center
    46 min drive - 47.7 miles
  • North Caineville Mesa
    16 min drive - 18.6 miles
  • Swing Arm City
    18 min drive - 15.8 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

About this property

Whispering Sands Motel

Property highlights
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. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a snack bar/deli.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and a gift shop
  • A water dispenser
  • 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 tubs or showers 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.

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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

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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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.

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Reviews

Whispering Sands Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 586 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, pleasant staff, overall a great stay at this location. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. It was a nice in-between stop while we visited the national parks in southern Utah.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and clean motel in good location for exploring Capitol Reef.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at this establishment a few years ago, returning this time for another stay, the rooms were renovated and it felt even more cozy. The staff was friendly, every morning they freshened the room and provided fresh towels each time. There's also a friendly cat (one of the cleaning ladies said her name was Luna) that was absolutely adorable. I truly enjoyed my stay and I will gladly return on my next trip to Hanksville. Thank you for providing amazing service!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Room wellexceeded expectations in cleanliness an how nice it is. Thank you for a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Keven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, walking distance to good food, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really comfortable stay And Brittini was especially helpful and accommodating. I’d recommend for anyone staying in Hanksville.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was my second time staying here and would definitely stay again. Location is lovely and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, amenities were fine.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well appointed room, very comfortable, and very friendly receptionist.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was in great shape with all the amenities I was looking for. Clean and well laid out. Check in staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Th.C.

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

Nice stay in Hanksville!

Breakfast wasn't much. But it was a perfect stay to visit the highlights we had planned on our road trip. Simple but clean and service was great. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Recent Renovated room, very clean. Comfortable bed. Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean plus there was an area for our group to sit and chat and enjoy the nighttime air
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of very few options in Hanksville. Basic hotel, but very clean, with helpful staff. Quick “breakfast-to-go” was appreciated. Plenty of parking, and good dining options nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk person was very friendly. Lots of parking. Easy walking distance to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

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

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice redone motor lodge in little Hanksville. Clean room and comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quite, clean and hot showers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast could be better. But property was good and room was good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room. Modern bath upgrades with lots of hot water. Grab and go breakfast not outstanding but nice option in town with limited breakfast options. We have stayed here twice in last year and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rongsheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't kid yourself You're in the middle of nowhere. The staff were super cool. They tried to accommodate us with an early morning departure time and were fantastic to talk to. The room was very clean and it's probably a 50-year-old motel but your choices are this or a cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 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