See all properties

White Sands Hotel

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star hotel near International Market Place

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for White Sands Hotel

Courtyard
Property video
Lunch and dinner served, pool views
Point of interest
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Tradewind)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Tradewind)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • 316 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Tradewind)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds (Tradewind)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 316 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 316 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 316 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bungalow)

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bungalow) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bungalow)

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Tradewind)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Tradewind)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 316 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 316 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 316 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Poolside

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 Double Bed, Poolside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 316 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Prohibition)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Prohibition) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds (Prohibition)

  • 316 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Prohibition)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Prohibition)

  • 316 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View (Lanai)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View (Lanai)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 316 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

You may also like

Ad

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach

Waikiki
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 1,002 reviews
$462 nightly
The price is $548
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Total with taxes and fees
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach

About the neighborhood

Honolulu

Waikiki stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Waikiki hotel, you'll find International Market Place and Waikiki Beach. Also, Royal Hawaiian Center is within half a mile (1 km) and Honolulu Zoo is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • International Market Place - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Waikiki Beach Walk - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Waikiki Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Hawaiian Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Honolulu Zoo - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Hālaulani / Leeward Community College Station - 23 min drive
  • Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kona Coffee Purveyors - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Marugame Udon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hideout - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪TR Fire Grill Waikiki - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Basalt - ‬2 min walk

About this property

White Sands Hotel

3.5-star hotel near International Market Place
White Sands Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

White Sands Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Honolulu hotel is smoke free.

  • 93 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1957
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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.

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

Similar properties

View from room
Wayfinder Waikiki
Waikiki
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 2,099 reviews
$196 nightly
The price is $233
May 12 - May 13
Total with taxes and fees
Wayfinder Waikiki

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Valet parking on site (USD 49 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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200.00 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 35.62 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach loungers
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 49 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. The tax ID number is TA-017-073-5616-01. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 260210290000

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is White Sands Hotel to the airport?

White Sands Hotel is 10.5 mi (29-min drive) away from the Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at White Sands Hotel?

As of Apr 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White Sands Hotel on Apr 22, 2026 start from $184, 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.

Does White Sands Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at White Sands Hotel.

How close is White Sands Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Waikiki Beach and 12-minute walk from Kuhio Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does White Sands Hotel offer free breakfast?

White Sands Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at White Sands Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at White Sands Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at White Sands Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 49 per night.

Does White Sands Hotel have a pool?

White Sands Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does White Sands Hotel have a restaurant?

White Sands Hotel is home to Heyday, which features pool views, a poolside location, and light fare.

Does White Sands Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is White Sands Hotel to downtown Honolulu?

White Sands Hotel is 2.8 mi away from Honolulu.

White Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 590 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1002 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Bernal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Namit

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cool vibe! I liked the courtyard area with the pool and the swings at the bar. The rooms are nicely styled. The hot tub tile could use some maintenance and the neighbors are quite close to the property. But for a relatively affordable yet cool stay I really enjoyed it here and would happily stay here again
Room
Pool area
Restaurant and bar
Hot tub
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

KIM

Great vibes at this unique, cool boutique hotel in the heart of Waikiki.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was spotless with a couple of lovely care packages awaiting us. there is no elevator but not a big deal as there are only three floors. the restaurant was very good and they had live music at the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Blaire, Aurora

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, kind and helpful staff, great decor and little amenities that made our stay personal. Great little boutique hotel that was very enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nik

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Half Moon Bay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

B

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Meghan

Liked: Amenities
Fine Room but needs hooks for towels and clothes. The swing bar however was knock your socks off and very friendly. The resort is literally close to everything. It was perfect for a quick trip to Waikiki as we were not in our room except to sleep and then moved elsewhere on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we really enjoyed our stay at the white sands hotel. the staff was very friendly, and the hotel was well located downtown for a very reasonable price. our room took a little long to get ready (past check in time) but one of the managers more than made up for it by kindly giving us $50 food/drink credits. great service, great hotel and would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Stellan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bar was okay- old room and a very small shower
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Laura, Las Vegas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large, clean rooms. Pool area/bar.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Yo
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Qiyang

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good: 1. Good location in the center of Wakiki beach 2. Hotel offers great equipment such as GoPro, beach towel and other gears 3. Most staff are nice and helpful. Smooth and quick check-in / check out process 4. Free smoothies! (machine was broken most of the time) Bad: The bathroom has blood stains all over it - was very very disgusting and unhygienic. It was clear that no one thoroughly checked the room before guests are here. We requested to move to a different room and were subsequently placed to a room directly above the bar (again not a good gesture when you know it’s going to get very loud late into the night). The music was loud till 1am - we requested to move to a different room and things got better. More to that, we had to drag our luggages by ourselves moving from one room to another. We had asked hotels to move our packed luggages. They said yes but it was not done. Overall, it was only after 2 horrible nights out of 5 day-stay to be in a reasonably clean room as expected out of a moderate hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

The bathrooms has terrible smell !
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Shucheng

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staffs. Super helpful. Worst room I’ve ever been. Smell like mold, and no proper ventilation. Also found dead roaches. The fridge was noisy. It was holiday season so we were not able to change room for the first 6 days until our last night. The new room was much better. No weird smell. But it’s right above a restaurant which had loud party until 1 am. The people working here are awesome. Friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qingyi

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Zachary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is a good location and price in terms of Hawaii. I would be careful walking at night back to the hotel. The main strip is well lit with some security and heavy foot traffic. It’s very dark when heading back and not well lit. My wife and I got chased by a crazy person and had to run into the liquor store on the corner on the way back about 30-40 feet from the hotel. There are also a lot of homeless outside the bar/pool hall on this street who will harass you. Hotel is also noisy around mid/late afternoon due to the live music. There were also constant ants around our bathroom sink that would not go away and were there upon check in. Hotel staff is super nice and someone is always at the counter if something is needed. Pros: price, location, amenities Cons: Safety, Ants, Loud music nightly Would suggest this to younger travelers, and anyone who likes nightlife.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Yadira

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
WiFi didn’t work the entire stay. Tv local channels only because WiFi didn’t work Room smelled humid/mildew maybe better ventilation, my allergies were activated. Room phone didn’t work but I was near front desk so I was able to walk to it and ask for assistance. No coffee machine in room and their coffee machine at lobby was broken. Free slushies from 11-4 but machine didn’t work. Hot tub tile was missing a lot of pieces, a little sharp but didn’t get hurt …So overall I have Mixed feelings, probably won’t come back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was great and the room was very clean , however the hotel as a whole appears a bit old and in need of updating.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025