White Sands Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near International Market Place

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed (Tradewind)

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Tradewind)

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

Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View

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

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Tradewind)

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

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

Room, 1 Double Bed, Poolside

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Prohibition)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Prohibition)

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

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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Royal Hawaiian Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Waikiki Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 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.

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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 May 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White Sands Hotel on May 17, 2026 start from $186, 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. 595 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1010 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marquish

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marquish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Sandy

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rosalba

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice pool area. Rooms very rommey, super nice personnel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Devki

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff at the hotel are all amazing! The location cannot be beat, and the overall vibe... Wow! So much fun. Definitely do not miss an opportunity to swing and sip. The room decor was OK, the wifi sucked and the towels... Well...
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful balcony, hot tub and pool area and we loved the convenient proximity to the international marketplace!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alex

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly,pool area,bar had good vibes.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniiar

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ruby Kajsa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly and helpful. My first solo trip and felt very safe.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bell hops carried my heavy luggage. Garfield at the front desk helped me find your hotel when I was COMPLETELY LOST AT NIGHT WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING CELLPHONE. And your room was beautiful ! Plus the bed was very comfortable. And I really appreciated having a microwave in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

NATALIE, watsonville

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

NATALIE, watsonville

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice pool and swing bar, like the location and perks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M, Roseau

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cool property!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fariba

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Unfortunately, the room had some issues. We spent four nights at White Sands and the room was never checked to see if we needed new towels or if the toiletries needed replenished
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Maria

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume, Kailua

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Keily

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, staff was very helpful and super nice. Very enjoyable experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk agent was excellent. Several rooms weren’t ready at checkin time, but he handled the situation perfectly. The pool area is a nice little oasis in the middle of the concrete jungle of Waikiki. Loved the swings at the pool bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kacy

The parking situation is a big hassle - we wasted an hour trying to find street parking until
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

JANET

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
incredibly wonderful staff, RJ, Megan. They go one step more to accommodate me and my dogs. I will sing their praises to my dog pack friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026