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Whispering Sands Motel

Wayne - UT · United States

90 South Highway 95View location

9.0/10Excellent1,006 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition9.0/109.0
Amenities8.6/108.6
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About Whispering Sands Motel

With a stay at Whispering Sands Motel in Hanksville, you'll be 7. 3 mi (11. 8 km) from Mars Desert Research Center and 29. 1 mi (46. 9 km) from Capitol Reef National Park. This motel is within the region of Goblin Valley State Park.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a picnic area. Featured amenities include laundry facilities, ATM/banking services, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Grab a bite to eat at one of the motel's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/café. Make yourself at home in one of the 23 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions.

Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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With a stay at Whispering Sands Motel in Hanksville, you'll be 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Mars Desert Research Center and 29.1 mi (46.8 km) from Capitol Reef National Park. This motel is within the region of Goblin Valley State Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 23 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include laundry facilities, coffee/tea in a common area, and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award Noise-free rooms not guaranteed Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 3 PM - 10 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Mars Desert Research Center 11.8 km / 7.3 mi
Bentonite Hills 12.4 km / 7.7 mi
Swing Arm City 20.3 km / 12.6 mi
North Caineville Mesa 23.5 km / 14.6 mi
Factory Butte 26.5 km / 16.5 mi
Moon Overlook Road 31.9 km / 19.8 mi
Little Egypt 35 km / 21.7 mi
Capitol Reef National Park 46.8 km / 29.1 mi
Behunin Cabin 50.8 km / 31.6 mi
Waterpocket Fold 50.9 km / 31.6 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 21
  • motel
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Shop
  • Café
  • Restaurant: 3
  • Picnic
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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    Room code: ROO.AS

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • QUADRUPLE CLASSIC TWO QUEEN BEDSQUADRUPLE • CLASSIC TWO QUEEN BEDSQUA.2Q-AS

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    QUADRUPLE CLASSIC TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    CLASSIC TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Room code: QUA.2Q-AS

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  • Room AccessibleRoom • AccessibleROO.H6

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    Room Accessible

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    Room code: ROO.H6

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  • DOUBLE Accessible-Queen Size BedDOUBLE • Accessible-Queen Size BedDBL.H6-QN

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    DOUBLE Accessible-Queen Size Bed

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    Accessible-Queen Size Bed

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    Room code: DBL.H6-QN

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST

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    SUITE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    Room code: SUI.ST

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  • DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDSDOUBLE • TWO DOUBLE BEDSDBL.2D

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    DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Room code: DBL.2D

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  • SUITE WITH DOUBLE BEDSUITE • WITH DOUBLE BEDSUI.DB

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    SUITE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: SUI.DB

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  • DOUBLE CLASSIC KING BEDDOUBLE • CLASSIC KING BEDDBL.AS-KG

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    DOUBLE CLASSIC KING BED

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    CLASSIC KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.AS-KG

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  • SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BEDSUI.KG

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    SUITE KING SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: SUI.KG

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Whispering Sands Motel

9.0
Excellent
1,006 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
9.0 /10
Amenities
8.6 /10
100 reviews shown
6/10
Pleasant
17 Jul 2026
Steve
It's one of very few in the area. It was overpriced with sand everywhere. We had to wear shoes in the room. It's a no for me.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2026
Kevin
Great staff. Wonderful area
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2026
PHILLIP
No free breakfast. Just some free grab and go fruits, bagels, etc.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Jul 2026
Daniel
great place to stay in the middle of nowhere. the staff was very friendly and the rooms were clean
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2026
Christine
This was surprisingly a very nice motel. The rooms are updated and comfortable. The town is Hanksville is pretty dead so don't expect to do anything in town.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2026
Lynne
I was pleasantly surprised with this property. The staff was great, the room was very nice and I would certainly consider staying here again.
Self
8/10
Excellent
04 Jul 2026
Patrick
Polite staff, room was clean. Breakfast really needs to be eaten in the room, but a few options available. Bottom line is I would stay there again.
8/10
Excellent
02 Jul 2026
Brett
Convenient for the area, nearby state park and other outdoor activities. Very clean and updated room. Friendly staff to assist with needs.
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
01 Jul 2026
Scarlett
Friendly staff. The breakfast was very basic. Both days the bananas provided were brown colored.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
29 Jun 2026
Chengcheng
Breakfast can be improved
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2026
michelle
Room very comfortable. Clean
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Jun 2026
Thomas
Decent enough place in between several amazing geological sites.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2026
Brian
Lovely
8/10
Excellent
25 Jun 2026
Shalini
Whispering Sands has a basic set up, but was comfortable. Everything worked and the beds were comfortable. Breakfast is grab and go, but there were some tables and chairs set up outside as well. On the whole a good stay.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2026
Kimberly
Everything was great from start to finish! Comfortable clean rooms and a nice location!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2026
Myounghee
Excellent location for what the area can offer which was otherworldly and underrated in my opinion. The stay was comfortable and met our needs.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2026
Kim
The motel has added a “grab and go” breakfast since my last stay and it was a very nice addition. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. I ate breakfast at the outdoor seating area everyday (6 days) I was there and was disappointed to see the dirty table and overflowing trash can never addressed during that time. Check in was frustrating as I arrived at 4pm when check in was supposed to be available at 3pm and my room was not yet ready. After killing an hour and going back at 5pm it still wasn’t ready. I had to press for a solution (such as giving me a different room) when the clerk said the time it was taking to get the rooms clean was beyond their control due to a large group of college kids they had hosted the previous week and would have just let me continue to wait had I not pressed for a solution. I was finally given a different room at my insistence but as I spent time walking around the facility later that evening, I was able to observe that the cleaning of my originally assigned room was still in progress at 6:30pm - 3.5 hours after check in was supposed to be available. I feel like the clerk should have been proactive in offering a solution rather than me having to propose possible solutions (such as asking the cleaning staff to jump ahead to my originally assigned room and clean it next or work to offer a different room). Had I not pressed and proposed solutions I would not have gotten into my room until sometime after 6:30pm, when check in was 3pm.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2026
Manuel
A very nice clean Motel. I would recommend it.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2026
Ralph
This is a very nice hotel in the middle of no place. It looks a little worn but the rooms are immaculate. If you decide to stay here you would not be disappointed.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2026
Susan
It was great to have a place to stay on the way to Lake Powell.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
13 Jun 2026
Gary
It was totally adequate for what we needed.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2026
Josefina
Everything was perfect!! Clean room, good breakfast
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2026
Stephanie
Wonderful..Will stay here again if im ever back out here.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2026
Helen
Beds were very comfy! Loved staying here!
Thanks for not spraying the room with that powerful spray this time.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2026
Chris
Very clean motel with hospitable staff. Very good value for the price. Would definitely stay here again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2026
Milton
Breakfast was minimal. Staff was friendly. Beds were fantastic!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2026
DARCIE
Wonderful place! Spacious, clean, well kept & lots of little extras.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2026
Pedro
La chica de recepción llamó a mi rental cars para ayudarme con el idioma. Muy amable
Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2026
Toni
Awesome location. Clean room either everything we needed. Breakfast options good,
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2026
Kaho
Super clean and nice place.
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2026
Shaleece
We have stayed at the Whispering Sands many times. The rooms are always clean and comfortable. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I gave 4 stars for cleanliness more for the need to be updated. The room we stayed in should have the carpet removed and replace by the same flooring as some of the other rooms there. The beds are comfortable and the amenities are nice to have and convenient.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2026
Bradley
Comfortable bed. Clean and updated room.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 May 2026
martin
We stayed one night on way to Little Wild horse Canyon. The room was comfortable and had everything we needed. Useful laundry room downstairs. Nice tex mex place called Roost
8/10
Excellent
24 May 2026
Rahna Reiko
Basic motel, grab and go breakfast, no restaurant. There were big flying ants in the room at night. Linoleum floors, drawers that wouldn’t stay shut. Bed was very comfy, with a jetted tub that we didn’t end up using. It’s perfectly fine for a small town with limited options. About what we expected.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 May 2026
Carole
Surprising variety of breakfast items though no tables to sit at. Laundry facilities was useful. Convenient location but quiet setting.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2026
Jill
Our stay was great. Very quiet. We were in the one level bldg. The room has some nice amenities. Great shower, double mirrors over vanity and it was very clean. The only reason for 4 stars in cleanliness is that there is sand constantly in front of doors. I know it would be very hard to keep the sand away, but maybe try to sweep in the mornings? I know it wasn’t new sand because it had the same prints in it from the night before. Maybe though since the area is all sand it’s impossible😁The cafe next door was really good and convenient.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2026
Debra
Very clean and the staff were very helpful
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2026
Anthony
This hotel is sooooo clean and newly updated! The bed was comfortable and the shower had great pressure. There’s a nice path that leads to the gas station next door for late night snacks and beer. I would definitely stay here again. We didn’t eat the grab and go breakfast because we left super early.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 May 2026
David
Great location. Basic breakfast.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2026
Paul T
I have been here 16 of the last 19 years and have always been very happy. But the accommodations have been getting better and better. Several new changes (e.g. the “grab and go” breakfast new this year) have made things even better.
Self
8/10
Excellent
16 May 2026
Melissa D
Pro: Parking was easy- right in front of room
Con: There was only one laundry and dryer machine

It was not worth the price I paid for.
There was no other hotel in the area (except for a cabin which I was pricier) which was probably the reason for the higher price.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2026
Daniel
Lots of parking. Don’t expect much from the free breakfast. There is a gas station/convenience store a two minute walk from the hotel with lots of stuff. Also, good restaurants really close too.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2026
scott
Excellent service
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2026
Colleen
Very clean nice room.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2026
Nicolette
Very clean and comfortable
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2026
xingning
Free breakfast is very convenient, parking is easy. Great place to stay. Thanks
Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2026
John
It had everything I expected and needed. The room had plenty of lights and was well maintained.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2026
Oleg
Everything was great
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2026
Carla
Great spot with a clean room. Breakfast options are a great grab and go option
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2026
FREDERICK
Great place to stay a night or two in a small peaceful little town
Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2026
Nelson
Yes
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
08 May 2026
Donald
Something is wrong with the card reader. I had to have my key card reprogrammed several times. Others traveling with me also reported the same.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 May 2026
Kevin
It’s the cleanest most well taken care of motel I've ever been to. I’ve stayed at 3 star hotels that were disgusting before, and even some 4 star hotels that were lacking. But here the staff was great and the room was exceptional.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
03 May 2026
Jesus M
Very nice place to stay. The staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfast was a grab and go breakfast, but plentiful of choices. Overall satisfying experience.
I will stay there again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 May 2026
Dan
Parking was super nice, had a nice and big smart tv and the shower was huge and water pressure was amazing.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2026
Sara
Breakfast was great, they also had some gluten free options!
Room was nice but the bathroom wasn’t the best. We found a few hairs around the room and the bathroom and the towels weren’t really clean.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
29 Apr 2026
Susan
Ageing roadside motel with completely refurbished rooms. Very clean and comfortable room, good bed and bedding. Pack and go breakfast had good variety of selections. There are few options in this area and I would definitely stay here again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2026
David
Lots of parking rooms were clean and updated. Very enjoyable stay
Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2026
RITI
We really enjoyed the stay. Great place, comfortable and quiet room! Easy access on the main highway and walking distances to restaurants!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2026
Helen
Great place to stay! Clean, nice people, close to awesome hikes. Staff was super helpful and kind.
The only complaint was the strong air freshener smell when we first arrived. Started to give me a headache. But we aired the room out with the door open for about an hour and it was much better.
8/10
Excellent
25 Apr 2026
Julie
The room was good.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Apr 2026
Doug
Not a bunch of choices for hotels in Hanksville and it was good. Kind of on the pricey side for what you got, but knew that going in. Older hotel and maintained good. No indoor seating for the continental breakfast which was kind of a pain, but the breakfast was great for a continental. Overall a good experience and thank you….
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2026
Sandra
Great place
Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Apr 2026
Augustus
Parking was sufficient, breakfast was not great (very few options, coffee was watered down etc.) Staff was nonexistent to help or answer questions. The laundry room was down. I picked this place because it had a laundry room.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2026
MURTAZA
Wonderful rooms with all amenities. Staff fantastic. Enough parking. Convenient location for a small town.
8/10
Excellent
12 Apr 2026
Massimo
Dust and sand with wind is everywhere nothing stops to get front door or inside should be block somehow or cleaned more often inside and outside
Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2026
Terilyn
Room was exceptionally clean. From the outside it doesn't look like much, but the inside is updated and comfortable.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2026
Rolf
The room was very clean, modern bath, A/C great plus the breakfast was good.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2026
Douglas
Our stay at the whispering sands was great! The room was clean and the breakfast was great. Would absolutely stay here again!!
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2026
Jesse
Met oir needa for a n overnight
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2026
Ernest
ThoroughLy enjoyed my stay. Everything was clean, modern I have no complaints.
Self
8/10
Excellent
06 Apr 2026
Wai
The room is clean and the location is conveniently located.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2026
TOSHIO
Very clean room
8/10
Excellent
05 Apr 2026
Thomas
Motel was good value for the price. Staff was nice and friendly. Room was clean and comfortable. Only drawback was bathroom was a bit dated.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2026
Daniel
The room was updated, the sink and Shower room were top notch!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2026
Kate
Yes.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 Mar 2026
Marjorie
Yes
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2026
Anthony
A nice find in Hanksville right as you enter town. Friendly staff, a nice clean quiet room. They had good dining recommendations and information on some of the areas I was looking to visit. I’d happily stay there again!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Mar 2026
Kimberlee
Clean room, staff was friendly and quick, grabbing go breakfast. Can’t wait to be back in the area and we will be visiting again.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Mar 2026
Philip
Clean. Good space and location. Easy ride to the National Park, but the best part of the location is the close proximity to other locations in Hanksville before heading to the park (Factory Butte, Long Dong Silver Spire, Moonscape Overlook).
Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2026
Dina
Clean room, newly remodeled. Large refrigerator was a bonus
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2026
Blake
the room was VERY clean and the staff very pleasant
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2026
Shaun
When I arrived, I asked to be upstairs, and the staff quickly accommodated my request. They offered a grab and go breakfast option in the morning if I wanted.

The room was clean. The hot water took time to get to the room, but once it warmed up, it was very nice. It was very quiet.

From my perspective it was an oasis in the central portion of Utah where towns are very far apart.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2026
Matt
Nicely upgraded motel, everything was clean and in good shape.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Mar 2026
Paula
The room was clean and the staff very friendly and accomodating. The rooms are basic, but clean. They could use more hooks on the wall and places to hang clothes and wet towels.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2026
Jason
Very nice and clean room
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2026
Edelso
This is a great hotel. If you are wanting a home base for you visits to Goblin Valley State Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Swing Arm City, this is a perfect place. Clean rooms, staff is great. Grab n Go breakfast is awesome. There is a great burger joint right next door. No complaints everything was great.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Mar 2026
Nyall
Currently, there are only three options to stay overnight Hanksville. This was the least expensive. It is a no frills hotel. The rooms were clean, comfortable and quiet. The hotel had a good selection of TV channels to watch. The Internet speed was excellent. There is no pool, spa or weight room. They do provide breakfast but it is limited. There are a couple of quibbles. First, there are no USB ports to charge your device. Moreover, there was only one electrical outlet. Second, the bed is on a rail frame and not on the box frame as in other hotels. My toes found the metal feet often. Ouch. The hotel is not the best looking hotel. However, I would most likely stay there again.
Self
8/10
Excellent
05 Mar 2026
Rose
Easy access to the National Park .
Family
6/10
Pleasant
22 Feb 2026
Christelle
We enjoyed the room, it was clean, we could see the place had gotten a lots of recent work done to it.
I am only giving 3 stars due to the breakfasts situation - we are morning peoples and choose to stay in hotel/motel including breakfast as we like to get going without the need to look and find a place to eat in the morning. At Whispering Sand, the breakfast consisted of walking to the gas station, receiving a biscuit with something called gravy and maybe it was warm and maybe it was cold!!! Very dissatisfied!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Feb 2026
David
Clean rooms, location is good for activities in the area.
8/10
Excellent
21 Feb 2026
Barb
Really nice stay and comfy after some rugged hiking. Clean facilities and the coupons for breakfast at Stan's place realty helped us out!
10/10
Exceptional
19 Feb 2026
Kris
Room was good, a glitch with one of the detectors and the desk help took care of it right away. It's off season so they did not provide breakfast, but provided a coupon for breakfast at the only place in town that I saw serving food. THANK YOU !!
10/10
Exceptional
19 Feb 2026
Donald
Room was very clean and comfortable.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Feb 2026
Josh
Always a pleasure to stay here!
Business
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2026
Michael
Beautiful accommodations! So clean and comfortable and a nice place to stay.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Feb 2026
Erika
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!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Feb 2026
Jonathon Loren
The microwave was broken but they quickly brought in another one
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jan 2026
Jana
Clean room, pleasant staff, overall a great stay at this location. Highly recommended
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
28 Dec 2025
Pavithra
The room was clean and good. We booked with breakfast Included. But, in the reception they told us they don’t serve breakfast anymore. That was misleading and inconvenient because we didn’t buy anything for breakfast. It always help when they update these information.

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Whispering Sands Motel
90 South Highway 95, Hanksville, United States

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