Whispering Sands Motel

Property class: 2.5

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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.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 466
AED 539 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

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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
(16 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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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 - 61.4 km
  • 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 - 60.3 km
  • North Caineville Mesa
    18 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Swing Arm City
    19 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Mars Desert Research Center
    25 min drive - 16.6 km

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
    • A gift shop, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
    • 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

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Whispering Sands Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whispering Sands Motel on 1 November 2026 start from AED 466, excluding 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?

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. 625 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1001 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
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8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was redone very nicely. The shower was exceptional and had lots of hot water that was extremely refreshing after a long day of hiking. The grab and go breakfast had a lot if choices for "grab and go". The location was remote but the staff was very friendly and accommodating. I would stay here again if I was in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice n clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Great, quiet, clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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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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

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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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
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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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Super clean and nice place.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

The room was very clean, modern bath, A/C great plus the breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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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Very clean and the staff were very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful accommodations! So clean and comfortable and a nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean and the location is conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026