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Whispering Sands Motel

2.5 star property
Eco-certified motel with 3 restaurants and coffee shop/cafe
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Exterior
Reception
Front of property
Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Design Room, 2 Queen Beds

Design Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Design Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Design Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Classic Room, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Dukes Slickrock Campground & RV Park

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (348)
The price is AU$170
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Dukes Slickrock Campground & RV Park
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About the area

Map
90 South Highway 95, Hanksville, UT, 84734

What's nearby

  • Capitol Reef National Park - 33 min drive
  • Mars Desert Research Center - 38 min drive
  • Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center - 45 min drive
  • Factory Butte - 46 min drive
  • Capitol Gorge - 96 min drive

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 corner/local shop, 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
  • ATM/banking services, coffee/tea in reception and a gift shop
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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 transport

  • 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

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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Frequently asked questions

Is Whispering Sands Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Whispering Sands Motel?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whispering Sands Motel on 23 Dec 2024 start from AU$127.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 555 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1001 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

6/10 Okay

Audrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
We had tried calling multiple times to let them know we were running late for check in and no one would answer the phone and or return out calls. Then we got there and checked in but the next morning out key card no longer worked and we could not get in the room. Luckily we found house keeping who could get us into our room. Unfortunately not much available out there so have to deal with these types of issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

PRAJESHKUMAR, Lutz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice small Motel & better than expected as compared to large chain hotels
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Clean. Comfortable. Good value. Fridge and microwave. Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

April

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean and nice. The TV didn’t work, but when I called and asked about this, they sent a technician out. He wasn’t able to fix it, but he did try. The staff who checked me in wasn’t very professional or friendly. The walls were thin, and when people came in to the room next to ours, they were loud and upset about something. There weren’t any amenities (pool, breakfast, etc) and the price was very high. The motel is in a very small town, as well, so there are limited resources.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peng, New Berlin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to restaurant, convenience store and gas station.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The beds was too soft, the TV did not work and the facilities in general were old/worn
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tianyu

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are super nice and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

MC

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greta place for the night. Was a bit noisy with other guests hanging around outside but the heating unit drowned them out. Easy check in/out. Good restaurant recommended by front desk staff (Duke's). We couldn't get the TV to work and the office was closed by the time we realized.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri, North Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of hiking trails around the property
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Great rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jd miller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Glenmoore

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here after visiting Capitol Reef National Park, and before heading to Moab to visit Canyonland and Arches. The town and motel were very convenient for this one night stayover. It's about a 40 minute drive out of Capitol Reef, in the direction of Moab. The room was newly renovated, so everything was new. The town is small with nothing around it. It has everything you would need for a short stay: a few restaurants to choose from, a gas station and convenient store. The staff was very friendly. For this type of stay, I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff & room were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Eva

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good accomodation, we were visiting nature parks near here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
all if it was oerfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

JAMES, Montrose

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whispering Sands Motel was a pleasant surprise. Clean rooms, comfortable bed, and nice pillows. Had a ice machine which allowed us to add more ice to our coolers. Best place to eat was Dukes Slick Rock Grill
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
2.0