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White Sands Hotel is located 2 blocks from Waikiki Beach and the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. It offers an outdoor pool surrounded by a garden. Every room at the White Sands Hotel features a private balcony with pool or city views. All rooms are non-smoking room and feature a 40-inch flat-screen LCD TV. A microwave and a small refrigerator are provided. An on-site a Café serves local coffee from early morning to early afternoon. Heyday, Waikiki’s newest restaurant located inside White Sands Hotel, takes the traditional elements of Hawaiian cuisine and gives them a modern and international twist like you've never seen (or tasted) before. Heyday circular bamboo bar is the only venue on the island where you can swing while sipping on cocktails inspired by Hawaiian flavors and fruits. The Hawaii Convention Center is 5 minutes' drive from the White Sands Hotel and the Honolulu International Airport is 15 minutes' drive away. The Honolulu Zoo is 15 minutes' walk from the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Honolulu, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.1

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 double beds
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Suzanne
    Australia Australia
    Location is great and it’s quiet balcony/lanai over looking the pool is nice and it’s a small boutique hotel staff are friendly and helpful
  • Nura
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The location was bang in the middle of Waikiki, made walking around and seeing the sites very easy. The room was super cute and styled really well and the staff were really helpful during our stay and also provided free beach towels which was...
  • Renato
    Brazil Brazil
    Charming hotel, nice pool and bar. Room was clean and comfortable. Great staff. Great location.
  • Pawel
    Poland Poland
    Cool place, close to the Waikiki beach, chill bar.
  • Valeria
    Australia Australia
    White Sands was the perfect place to stay while in Honolulu as it provided us the experience we were looking for. A beautiful property with a lovely pool, spa and surrounding lush tropical garden. The bar restaurant was perfect with lovely meals....
  • Harry
    Australia Australia
    it was centrally located and close to the restaurants and beach and mall. the bed linen was so comfortable and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly
  • Eric
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location is central - few blocks from beach, and a short walk to plenty of shops, but restaurants tend to be a bit further. The hotel is located on a side street, so car noise is low and makes it easy to book Uber pickups and drop offs. Hotel...
  • Tobias
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very nice pool area, big room. Free beach chairs :-)
  • Melissa
    United States United States
    Clean, comfortable and friendly staff. We loved the poolside bar with swings. Yummy drinks and good food.
  • Stefan
    Germany Germany
    We loved to be direct in Downtown and White Sands is an oasis between all the big Buildings. Very cool style and nice people...

Property questions and answers
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  • What options are available for me at breakfast?

    Thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately at this time we do not provide breakfast at our property. But there are many restaurants in the area that se..
    Answered on 27 August 2021
  • What size are the televisions in the standard rooms?

    Television each room size is 32"
    Answered on 4 July 2020
  • Is the pool open for swimming ?

    Aloha, Yes, pool is open from 8:00AM to 10:00PM everyday. Mahalo, Elvie
    Answered on 24 July 2020
  • Is early check in available? And where is smoking permitted? Outside the establishment?

    Aloha, Early check-in is always subject to availability. Early check-in normally has a fee if there are rooms available but we can also hold your lug..
    Answered on 19 July 2019
  • Hi, do you have a hot tub?

    Yes, we have a hot tub/jacuzzi that is located at the back side of the pool-side bar.
    Answered on 5 November 2021
  • Aloha, do you provide beach towels? Thank you kindly.

    Aloha, YES, we do provide beach towels. Mahalo
    Answered on 6 September 2022
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Heyday
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Green Lady
    • Cuisine
      American • Local
    • Open for
      Dinner

Facilities of White Sands Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Private parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs US$45 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
White Sands Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$200 is required on arrival. That's about £153. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
US$35 per child, per night
Cot upon request
US$30 per stay
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$35 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Daily amenity fee inclusions:

Kai Sallas Surf School 2-hr rental with purchase of surf lesson, ​Vida Mia Luxury Yacht Charter tours discount, Beach chairs rental, ​Boogie boards rental, GoPro camera rental, Battery pack rental, Diamond Bakery cookies in room for arrival, Live music, Popcorn in the lobby daily, ​Welcome slushie (non-alcoholic), ​White Sands postcard, Poolside yoga, every other Saturday by a certified instructor. Other Saturdays feature a poolside core workout.

Fresh coffee and local iced tea in lobby​, Daily local newspaper, Koi fish feeding for children, ​High-speed Wi-Fi, Toll-free and local phone calls, White Sands Hotel Activities event, booking service, Guests receive 15% off a regular bay at ITL Golf Club.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform White Sands Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

A damage deposit of US$200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: TA-017-073-5616-01

FAQs about White Sands Hotel

  • Room options at White Sands Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Suite
    • Quadruple

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from White Sands Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at White Sands Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • White Sands Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Fitness classes
    • Swimming Pool
    • Yoga classes

  • Check-in at White Sands Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • White Sands Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Green Lady
    • Heyday

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at White Sands Hotel on this page.

  • White Sands Hotel is 2.8 miles from the centre of Honolulu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.