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1,350 reviews

White Sands Hotel

White Sands Hotel

431 Nohonani Street, Honolulu, 96815, Hawaii, United States

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Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

White Sands Hotel

White Sands Hotel is a 3-star retreat in Honolulu, Hawaii. Located at 431 Nohonani Street, it sits about 2.8mi from the city center, offering a convenient base for a relaxed stay. Rates start from $132 per night, inviting travelers to enjoy a comfortable getaway.

With 1350 reviews backing its laid-back vibe, this hotel focuses on comfort and convenience. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, air conditioning, an outdoor swimming pool, and an on-site restaurant, plus a sun deck, garden, and balcony. Featured amenities also include pet-friendly options (extra charges), snorkeling (extra charges), and non-smoking rooms, along with beach chairs and picnic areas to soak up the tranquil setting.

Practical touches include a 24-hour front desk, private parking (extra charges), and on-site parking with additional charges. The property is located in Honolulu, United States, Hawaii.

Two on-site dining options let travelers savor a mix of flavors without leaving the property. Heyday serves American cuisine in a modern, family-friendly setting, while Green Lady offers American and Local dishes. These venues provide casual, convenient dining that fits a breezy Hawaiian escape.

A 24-hour front desk is ready to help, and parking options include private parking and on-site parking with additional charges. For payment, cash is not accepted, and Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, Discover, and American Express are all welcome.

Pets are allowed, with charges that may apply. Snorkeling is available for an extra fee, and beach chairs plus picnic areas create easy spots for sun-filled breaks. The outdoor pool adds a splash of variety with a shallow end and an adults-only option for visitors seeking a quieter swim.

Closest airports

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

7.1mi

Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay

12.3mi

Kalaeloa Airport

16.1mi

Molokai Airport

47.8mi

Kalaupapa Airport

55mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Picnic area

Garden

Balcony

Rooms

Superior Double or Twin Room in White Sands Hotel

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Superior, 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds

310 sqft

Balcony

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Poolside Two Double Beds, patio, air conditioning, microwave, refrigerator, a 37-inch LCDTV and high speed WIFI.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room in White Sands Hotel

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Deluxe, 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds

310 sqft

Balcony

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Pool View Two Double Beds, air conditioning, microwave, refrigerator, and balcony.

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Superior, 1 Bed

315 sqft

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a carpeted floor and a patio. The unit offers 1 bed.

One-Bedroom Bungalow in White Sands Hotel

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Bungalow, 1 Bedroom

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

485 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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Deluxe Single Room in White Sands Hotel

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Deluxe

1 Double Bed

310 sqft

Balcony

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Double or Twin Room in White Sands Hotel

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Standard Room

2 Double Beds

310 sqft

Balcony

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Deluxe King Room in White Sands Hotel

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Deluxe, King Size

1 King Size Bed

310 sqft

Balcony

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Superior King Room in White Sands Hotel

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Superior, King Size

1 King Size Bed

310 sqft

Balcony

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Room - 2 Double, Pool View

2 Double Beds

315 sqft

Balcony

Terrace

Wifi

Microwave

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Tradewind, King Size, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

315 sqft

Balcony

Terrace

Wifi

Microwave

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King Room with Balcony in White Sands Hotel

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King Room, Balcony

1 King Size Bed

310 sqft

Balcony

Microwave

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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King Room in White Sands Hotel

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

310 sqft

Balcony

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Guest reviews

8.1

1,350 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Debbie

8.2

June 2024

Chill vibes around the pool with Hawaiian music playing most nights. A comfortable bed and the room is large. Parking is easy on the street. We avoided the $45 valet fee. Easy walk to the beach.

Room 302a the fan on the bathroom was so noisy we showered in the dark as the fan and light are one switch. The staff don’t seem to care about the guests and ignore you when you arrive back each day. The housekeeping is every second day and when they made up our room it was a very average job. There is no elevator which is tricky staying on the 3rd floor with lots of luggage. The step up into the shower is very large and some people would struggle.

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Thomas

10

May 2025

My wife and I spent 11 days at the White Sands in April for our honeymoon. We loved the hotel from the moment we walked in the staff helped with everything and the hotel was just as advertised. The pool and bar were a highlight and we easily spent a few days not even leaving the hotel. Just to highlight how amazing the hotel and staff are i stupidity left some very important work IDs in the room safe when we checked out. After contacting the hotel the staff found my ID and posted them asap all the way to my home in Australia.

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Jillian

8.2

May 2025

The location is amazing and the common areas (pool, bar) are beautiful and relaxing. We enjoyed the bar and restaurant, swimming every day in the pool, and the complimentary coffee and slushees. Overall a wonderful walkable location with great hospitality. We would definitely recommend this place to friends and would come back again.

The room smelled mildewy and the bathroom had large visible mildew. My husband is allergic to all molds and was sniffling and sneezing in the room so we tried to stay outside as much as possible. The carpet in the room felt sticky(?) or damp and was dirty (when barefoot in the room you’d get black on the bottoms of your feet from the carpet). Overall the rooms need a deep clean and probably not having carpet would help with the moisture issues.

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Jessica

9.1

August 2024

Such a great place to stay. The common area is beautiful, quiet places to sit, koi pond, and the swimming pool is small but spacious enough even at the most busiest times. Hotel may not look like it, but it’s very family friendly. Staff are helpful, even with late check ins. Great location-so close to international market place and only two blocks from the beach. Great place to stay with kids. Quiet at night. Free slushies are a nice touch!

Parking was a little difficult, hotel changed from self park to valet parking after we booked but before our stay, so it ended up being a bit more pricey than we had expected. However, we never had to wait long for the car to be brought around.

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Rodrigo

8.2

June 2025

Cute little touches all over, well decorated room, lovely reception staff, complimentary refreshments by the pool.

Super noisy!! Even though we requested a quiet room, we were given a room directly above their cocktail bar, where loud music was played until 1am. And during the day there's noise from the carpark and valet staff. Another issue was, even though there's a kitchenette in the room, they don't supply basic utensils like a knife to cut a piece of fruit. The windowless bathroom fan didn't work either. Lastly, the staff should set rules and monitor the use of sunbeds around the pool, other guests were hogging them all day long.

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Winnie

8.2

December 2024

Location - very convenient to get buses, lots of eateries around the hotel, the International Market (a small but nice shopping centre) is just across the road. Not a large complex like the other hotel resorts. This means not as many families and kids. Personally I like it not so noisy and chaotic. In room mini kitchen facilities is great. There is a microwave, a small fridge and an electric kettle. The kettle is better than those fancy coffee machines. It lets you make tea as well as coffee as long as you have a jug of hot water.

Not enough lighting in the room. No chair to sit on.

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Shanda

9.1

December 2024

I was pleasantly surprised with our stay here! I love boutique hotels, and the pictures are accurate. It’s a little bit back from Waikiki Beach, but this worked well for us, and still a wasn’t a far walk. I was worried as other reviews stated noise was an issue; however we had a room away from the pool and had no noise issues whatsoever. Front desk was very helpful and we were able to check in very early after our flight got in in the early morning. Valet parking only, a bit expensive. However there is street parking if you can find a spot nearby, so you can check every day and check your car in and out, which we did utilize. Overall the price was quite good being in downtown Waikiki.

There was a pool party the hotel threw during our stay. We could attend, and it was 3-7 pm. As it’s small, it did take up the whole area and we weren’t interested in going, so felt a bit uncomfortable. Not the biggest deal though. The rooms are a little dated, but I expected this and certainly were not uncomfortable by any means.

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Damion

9.1

June 2025

Property was great! Great location, close to everything including the beach. Very helpful and friendly staff. Food at the restaurant was really good. Room very clean and comfortable. The pool area was nice and chill and there's also a pond with coi fish. Overall my 1 night stay was good.

The only thing I didn't like,was that the internet in my room was not working. Apparently they had been having some issues with it so,it was out of there hands.

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Malachy

9.1

January 2025

Location is great really central to everything but off the Main Street so it’s secluded and quiet. All the staff are really nice and make you feel welcome immediately. Room size was great and very quiet at night. The bar is really cool looking and there’s also a speakeasy nearby. Really liked the amenities available as well as free slushies and other things in the lobby.

The pool area could do with more deck chairs, due to the buildings and trees surrounding the area it covers a lot of the place in shade so not much available to tan in. We stayed in winter though so might be better during summer. Hotel itself could do with a more modern update it looks slightly dated in places although part seems like it’s going for that look at the same time.

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Sailor

9.1

January 2025

Tropical casual island motif with thick cushy clean lounge chairs by pool and cute island bamboo bar. Nice clean rooms with little area with sink, mini fridge little table and chairs. Plugs for phones, I like the retro style and art in rooms. Free coffee machine when it was working. Nice staff. Great location by beach near Royal Hawaiian, Duke’s, Nordstrom Rack, Ross’s.

Not much offsets this cute place but in the room it was a wired hard to figure out fan with light push button something. Got fan going but light would come on. Kept pushing to get light on but it wouldn’t come on, etc. there is a cute little area in back of pool garden with a tile hot tub grotto looking thing but the tub didn’t seem like it got hot.

Points of Interest Around White Sands Hotel

Attractions

Honolulu Zoo

0.8mi

Magic Island

1.6mi

Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design

2.5mi

Ka'au Crater

4.8mi

Nu'uanu Pali Lookout

6.4mi

Honolulu Harbor

8.8mi

Lanikai Beach

10.5mi

Valley of the Temples

10.6mi

Makapuu Lighthouse

11mi

Koʻolau Range

12.9mi

Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut Farm

16mi

Ko Olina

19.5mi

La'ie Point State Wayside Park

26.1mi

Haleiwa

28.5mi

Waimea Falls

29.1mi

Restaurants

Heyday

Cuisines

  • American

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern

Green Lady

Cuisines

  • American
  • Local

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of White Sands Hotel

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Picnic area

Garden

Balcony

Stay rules - White Sands Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - White Sands Hotel

Are pets permitted at White Sands Hotel?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at the White Sands Hotel. However, please note that there may be additional charges for bringing your pet along.

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at White Sands Hotel?

At White Sands Hotel, we have arranged the check-in post 03:00 PM and the room should be vacated by 11:00 AM.

Is there parking at White Sands Hotel?

Yes, there is parking available at White Sands Hotel. It is a private and on-site parking facility. However, please note that parking reservation is not possible.

What are the rates at White Sands Hotel?

Rates at White Sands Hotel commence from $132. However, final pricing may depend on room choices and booking dates. Always input your stay dates for precise rates.

What are the room types available at White Sands Hotel?

The White Sands Hotel offers a variety of room types including Superior King Rooms, King Rooms with Balcony, King Rooms, Deluxe Single Rooms, Superior Double or Twin Rooms, Deluxe Double or Twin Rooms, One-Bedroom Bungalows, King Rooms with Disability Access, Deluxe King Rooms, and Double or Twin Rooms. All rooms have a size of 312 sqft and smoking is not allowed. The occupancy ranges from 2 adults and 0 children for Deluxe Single Rooms, up to 4 adults and 3 children for Superior Double or Twin Rooms and Double or Twin Rooms. Bed sizes vary, with options including King size beds, Double beds, and Twin beds.

Which amenities can guests enjoy at White Sands Hotel?

At White Sands Hotel, guests have an array of leisure amenities to enjoy during their stay. They can relax by the outdoor swimming pool, soak in the hot tub or Jacuzzi, and sunbathe on the beach chairs or loungers. For those looking to stay active, the hotel offers snorkeling, diving, hiking, canoeing, windsurfing, fishing, yoga classes, and a fitness center.

Guests can also dine at the on-site restaurant, Heyday. The restaurant has a family-friendly and modern ambiance, and offers American cuisine.

In terms of pools, the hotel has an outdoor pool available all year round. However, please note that age restrictions apply, as the pool is for adults only. This pool also features a shallow end for guests to enjoy.

Does White Sands Hotel feature a pool area?

White Sands Hotel has a pool available called Pool 1. It is open for all seasons and is located outdoors. However, it has age restrictions and is for adults only. The pool also features a shallow end.

Is there an in-house restaurant at White Sands Hotel?

Yes, White Sands Hotel has a restaurant called Heyday on site. Heyday offers a family-friendly and modern ambiance, and serves American cuisine.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at White Sands Hotel?

No, cash is not accepted as a payment option at White Sands Hotel. However, credit cards such as Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, American Express, and Visa are accepted.