White Sands Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near International Market Place

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Exterior
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bungalow) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Lunch and dinner served, pool views
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
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

Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View

  • 312.2 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds (Tradewind)

  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Tradewind)

  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Poolside

  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bungalow)

  • 477 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds (Prohibition)

  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Prohibition)

  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View (Lanai)

  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Tradewind)

  • 316 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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 Royal Hawaiian Center. Also, Waikiki Beach 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 - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Hawaiian Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Honolulu Zoo - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ala Moana Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Skybox Taphouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Marugame Udon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Eating House 1849 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪TR Fire Grill - ‬3 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. A complete renovation of White Sands Hotel was completed in June 2021.

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.

Languages

English

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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 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

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

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 35.39 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach loungers
  • 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 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

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.

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 (27-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 Jun 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White Sands Hotel on Jun 4, 2025 start from $135.16, excluding 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 10-minute walk from Waikiki Beach and 7-minute walk from Royal-Moana 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 45 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. 512 out of 900 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 900 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 900 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 900 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 900 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

SIMMONS

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mostly great

This is a very cute hotel in a great location for shops and restaurants, and walking distance to the beach. The pool area with a palapa with swing seats is very relaxing and the best part of the hotel. The food and drinks were good and reasonably priced during their long happy hour. They even have a speak easy, which was pretty novel. The only down side to the hotel was they were not very accommodating when they ran into problems. They had some maintenance issue so they couldn’t put us in the pool side room which we had booked, so they offered us another room on the 3rd floor and a $30 food and beverage credit for our trouble, which I felt was not sufficient. When I told them that and that I had booked their hotel because of the pool side room, they just shrugged. Half of the hotel didn’t have hot water for a couple of the days we were there. We avoided that but it didn’t sound like they did much for the people who didn’t. Finally, the hot tub, while really nice, was way too hot. I like very hot hot tubs, but this one could cook lobsters. All in all however, the nice rooms, pool and location make me highly recommend the hotel. It’s a throwback to an earlier time and likely will be torn down in the not too distant future to make way for a luxury high rise, which will be a travesty…stay here while you can…
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sulamita

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 6 nights. We loved this place, the staff always had extra towels for us and the location is awesome. The walk to the beach is not long at all maybe 8 minutes but it’s fun to walk by and see everything on Waikiki. This place is a hidden gem. You get the vintage Hawaiian vibe while still being modern.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Taylor

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

adalberto

Business traveler

Good service, valet sucks

The service was good. Stayed here before. The place is a bit worn out but has good rooms. Might need to get updated. The valet person was very rude and spoke to people in a very belittling way. Def not very customer friendly. This is the guy with a tiny spider tattooed on his hand. Night staff and morning front desk staff was very accommodating. Room service people were nice and very helpful when approached. Would stay here again. Prob won’t bring in a car though.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, big patio, convenient store at front desk and 2 bars.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

ning

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was having mold on the bath celling, and bedding not so clean, we got rush, it’s a cute hotel in a nice location, just hope it’s more clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kaitlyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anette

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and beautiful property that is close to Waikiki beach and dining options!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I truly enjoyed my stay as a solo traveler. I definitely will stay at White Sands Hotel upon my next Aloha!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pavan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great, the property was clean, and a great location. The bar was very cool too! We loved our stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Connie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and convenient. Seemed more suited to a younger crowd looking for convenience and lower rates. We picked an evening when the pool area was rented to an event. The party went on until 1 am.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location, affordable, lovely Hawaiian decor, beautiful pool and seating area with tiki like atmosphere, dining and food options. Friendly & helpful staff, welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
This hidden gem is in the heart of Waikīkī. Walking distance to great food and entertainment. The hot tub jets weren’t working but it was nice and hot! The pool swings at the bar are a fun treat. Staff is awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nguyet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like the decor of the hotel, cleanliness, friendly staff and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is an older hotel though it’s renovated. However, do note that there are no elevators. The pool chaise longue needs to be updated and reupholstered. My room still has carpet. Better to remove it. However, with that said, the decorations are trendy and cute. It has a bar and dining options and I had the best sleep I’ve ever had in months. Surprisingly, it was quiet and the bed was great. Will I return? Yes.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved White Sands… it felt like an oasis in the middle of Waikīkī. We especially liked how quirky it was with things like swings at the bar. The staff was great… friendly and helpful and fun!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025