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Classic Room, Accessible
45 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Classic Room, 1 King Bed
45 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds
45 square metres
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Design Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible
45 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Design Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room with view
45 square metres
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub
45 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Eco-certified motel with 3 restaurants and a coffee shop

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
Grocery/convenience store

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 eco-certified 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 shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a picnic area.

Grab a bite to eat at one of the motel's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe.

Featured amenities include laundry facilities, ATM/banking services, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • ATM/banking
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 23
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 3
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Whispering Sands Motel offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Microwave
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • TV size 50
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Electrical adaptors/chargers
  • Restaurant dining guide

Where to Eat

Whispering Sands Motel has 3 restaurants on site.

Nearby Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 10 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Children stay free

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Number of children who can stay for free – 2

Front desk opens daily at 3 PM

Front desk closes daily at 10 PM

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Children stay free - maximum age 17

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Hotel Names

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We should mention

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.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark
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