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White Sands Hotel

3.5 star property

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Lunch and dinner served, pool views

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly

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431 Nohonani Street, Honolulu, HI, 96815
  • International Market Place
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Waikiki Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Royal Hawaiian Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, 2 Double Beds (Tradewind)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Tradewind)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, 1 Double Bed, Poolside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bungalow)

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bungalow)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Prohibition)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Prohibition)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, 1 King Bed (Prohibition)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View (Lanai)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, 1 King Bed (Tradewind)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Honolulu

White Sands Hotel is centrally located in Honolulu, a 3-minute walk from International Market Place and 8 minutes by foot from Royal Hawaiian Center. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Waikiki Beach and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Queen Kapiʻolani Regional Park.

What's nearby

  • International Market Place - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Waikiki Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal Hawaiian Center - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Honolulu Zoo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ala Moana Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Hālaulani / Leeward Community College Station - 23 min drive
  • Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Marugame Udon
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Eating House 1849 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪TR Fire Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hideout - ‬2 min walk

About this property

White Sands Hotel

Hotel with bars, a quick walk to International Market Place
White Sands Hotel offers 93 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to lanais. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 93 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private lanais. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Satisfy your appetite at Heyday, a poolside restaurant which features a garden view. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services.
Heyday - This poolside restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Heyday Pool Bar - Onsite bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Green Lady - This bar serves lunch only. Open select days.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Valet parking on site (USD 45 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Green Lady
  • Heyday
  • Heyday Pool Bar

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1957
  • Renovated entire property - June 2021
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Wet bar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 30.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200.00 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 35.39 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach loungers
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 45 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 30.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Tax ID - TA-017-073-5616-01
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number 260210290000

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel White Sands
White Sands Honolulu
White Sands Hotel
White Sands Hotel Honolulu
White Sands Hotel Hawaii/Honolulu
White Sands Hotel Hotel
White Sands Hotel Honolulu
White Sands Hotel Hotel Honolulu

White Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 548 out of 961 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 961 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 961 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 961 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 961 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deswacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall great one night stay! Pool, jacuzzi and bar.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Nice hotel, Nice swimming pool

Nice hotel, Nice swimming pool, near the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Osama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good we liked it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Osama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good we liked it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christine

Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel is not safe to stay. My first (and last) night at the hotel an homeless person broke into my room from the pool area looking for shelter in the middle of the night while I was sleeping. I have never been more frightened in my life and the line to reach the front desk was down. Called 911 and had a police report taken. I am appalled that someone could not only enter the property in the middle of the night but that the hotel told me they do not have security cameras. They moved me upstairs for the night and I left immediately the next morning. I went to the front desk in the morning and told them i was the guest this had happened to and the man said “oh yes I heard about this, so you are checking out?” No empathy or understanding of the severity of the situation at all. I asked to speak to a manager and was not able to and when I disputed through Expedia they also could not get in touch with “the manager”. This has been a traumatic experience as someone who travels solo for work and I sincerely hope the hotel takes more serious measures to make sure their property is monitored and accountable for the safety of their guests.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Spruced up travelodge

Arrived for early check in a not so nice street, however couldn’t check in until exactly at 3 pm. Front desk was able to hold our luggage in a closet for us and told us we can use the pool while waiting for check in. We were given towels but upon arrival to the pool, we saw that there were only 8 lounger beds total and they were all being used or saved by 2 big families. The 2 families had tons of kids in the pool and beds. They seemed rough around the edges and had gang affiliated tattoos. Those families were often at the pool bar for an hour at a time and wouldn’t return back to the beds but still left their things and towels on them. Other guests couldn’t use the beds at all or get in the pool because their kids were in there causing a ruckus the whole time and blocking the stairs to walk down into the pool. I did not see a life guard on duty and parents were often seen just drinking at the bar and not paying attention to their small children. There was also a lady who appeared to be mentally ill or on drugs who kept diving in and out of the pool, was seen talking to herself and harassing a group of teen girls. Not even sure if she was a guest there or just walked right in from the street. Pool bar only had 1 bartender who was also the bus boy. Our bathroom floor still had sand leftover from the previous guests, blood stain on bathroom cabinet, ants on countertop, stained towel, and moldy towel hooks. Walls were thin and could hear music until 1 am at night from their bar.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location, the staff, the amenities
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Destiny

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

Cute & busy

Resort fees here = $30 per day. It was very cute upon arrival. The pool area and bar is also very cute. The rooms are a bit dingy, but ok. Mostly the floors felt dirty like they needed a good shampoo and the shower is extremely small. I’d guess 2.5-3ft long and wide. There is a microwave and fridge in the room as well as a balcony looking over the pool area. This first night was quite loud when we tried to fall asleep. I also could very clearly hear an incessant bird in th morning, but didn’t have this problem subsequent mornings. The bathroom has shutter “windows” which doesn’t lend to ver sound proof or humidity proof rooms- tip- keep that bathroom door closed so the ac and fan can work its magic. Got our car parked by valet for $45 This is very Spendy, but truly was no better options without a 15 minute walk or if you can get the rental bike or scooters to work.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like the overall atmosphere of this property. I enjoy smaller, boutique style hotels with ambiance and this place has it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tsutomu

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sally

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We loved the location for this property and the staff was excellent! The downside were the inevitable roaches in the room (its the tropics so you should expect the occasional visitor) and the entirely too soft, worn out bed. I woke up with a back ache so bad I could barely walk. Add to this the fact that we were put in the room right next to the entry hall and check in desk. This room should not be a guest room or it should be a half-price room because the noise from the area immediately outside our door was ridiculous. We got no sleep at all on the night we stayed. A $300 per night room should be a great room. This wasn't. We would stay there again but only if we got a room on an upper floor away from all the noise, and if the beds were replaced with firmer mattresses.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexandra

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micah

Liked: Amenities
Great property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

NORA LAURA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly cleaning staff
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overpriced for the Quality

First night pool & bar was closed but we were offered $30 food credit for inconvenience which was nice for them to offer. Hotel is outdated. No elevator just stairs. AC in room seemed to not work properly. Service from staff was great I have to give them that. The hotel just needs some updating. For the price we paid it’s definitely overpriced in my opinion.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Some good and some bad. Decent location but dirty. The courtyard was cute (but loud until 10pm every night - the walls aren’t insulated and so the noise came into the room. After 10 and before 9am it was great!) The birds were chirping in the lush greenery - it felt a little like being in a treehouse and only a block and a half from Waikīkī. The fish were a fun and unexpected addition. We had an issue with a dirty bed and the staff were friendly and addressed quickly. The $40/day for an air bed was aggressive. Save some $$ and head to Target (1/2 block a way) and grab one! The rugs were very dirty and stained. They were so dirty they were sticky in some places and the shower floors were stained. We all wore slippers everywhere and sand shoes in the shower. The ceiling fan was an essential addition to the comfort of the room and worked very well. We did try the food and beverages from the bar which were good. If you are around during the day, the guava slushees are delish! We made good use of the beach chairs and boogie boards which were all in good shape. We liked being close to all the restaurants of Waikīkī just wish the space was a bit more clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Audrey

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
The bartender at night (on 4/20) was very rude and didn’t even acknowledge us except to tell us to move our chair out of the well. We are all in the industry and were ready to spend money and tip well. The server on the other hand was very friendly and took our order and closed us out no problem. Additionally, there was tree trimming on 4/21 which we were not informed about until the night before. The entire bar and pool area was closed all morning/early afternoon. The rest of the staff was friendly and the hotel room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025