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431 Nohonani St., Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-2622
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#22 of 94 hotels in Honolulu
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We’re taking you back to a golden bygone era cloaked in hazy memories. Here, at the last of the vintage walk-up hotels, you can connect with your own visions of Hawaii right in the middle of Waikiki. So, come and tap into the Kuhio Avenue “Heyday” culture of the early 70s. Kick back with swaying palms, mai tais around the pool, and remodeled rooms with lanais and cool island colors. Rinse your sandy feet off in our outdoor shower. As you fall into the rhythm of the island, you’ll feel the tropical fever that captivated the world. The newly renovated White Sands Hotel joins understated elegance with vibrant Hawaiian style, so you can experience the essence of old Waikiki without sacrificing the comfort and convenience of modern times.
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Property amenities
Paid public parking on-site
Public wifi
Pool
Bar / lounge
Patio
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Baggage storage
Newspaper
Parking
Hot bath
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Outdoor dining area
Wine / champagne
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
ATM on site
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
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Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Microwave
Refrigerator
Cable / satellite TV
Bath / shower
Safe
Seating area
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Flatscreen TV
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Keiko T wrote a review Yesterday
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We had the best staycation at White Sands! This place came highly recommended so we decided to spend a relaxing weekend here. I went with my grandma, parents and daughter and we all had a great time. That’s 4 generations that loved it! It was a beautiful hidden oasis with a cool vintage vibe. The rooms were so clean and comfortable, very spacious and even had a microwave and mini fridge. We spent a lot of time in the pool and jacuzzi! We also ventured out into Waikiki. The beach was walking distance, literally 2 blocks away. And the hotel has beach gear you can rent for free. There were so many yummy restaurants nearby. We met so many wonderful staff during our stay , they were all so welcoming, helpful and accommodating. A big Thank you Bev, Jerico, Rommel, Wade and Vjee, you made our experience so memorable. Thank you to all the other staff even if we forgot your names. Every single one of you made our stay special. We can’t wait to come back and will recommend this place to everyone! Thank you!
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Room Tip: Don’t forget to request a parking pass if you have a car
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Carolyn K wrote a review Jun 2022
San Juan Capistrano, California10 contributions3 helpful votes
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I booked a 3-night stay via a discount travel website. Took a chance, based on the cute photos. Turns out, they do not do this place justice. It's a sweet oasis in the middle of all the action of Honolulu. The decor is mid-century, a tiki vibe with lots of unique little touches. But the White Sands lacks nothing where modern conveniences are concerned. Each day you can check out beach chairst, boogie boards, etc., and take a short walk straight over to the beach. Super easy. We did that and after a day of fun and sun, with all the people crowding the beach, it was fantastic to enter the friendly confines of this oasis of a hotel. Soft Hawaiian music, and occasional jazz fills the background. There's a restaurant (Hey Day) and a bar with craft cocktails and yummy food. Bartendars were professional and knew how to make a good drink. Everything about this place made us want to come back even before we left. Little things, like the awesome hot tub tucked away in a lava stone cove, away from the pool area. The koi pond. The tiki torches and ambient lighting. Somehow, they managed to make the atmosphere at the pool suitable for families ( couple with babies) and singles, couples, all at the same time. Just an excellent, chill, mellow vibe all around.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Room Tip: Room 108. Poolside double. Sit ouside our sliding door/patio and enjoy a drink or coffee while...
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Response from Guest Services, Guest Services / Front Office at White Sands Hotel
Responded 11 Jun 2022
Aloha 179carolynk, Mahalo for staying at the White Sands Hotel and giving us a great review! We greatly appreciate your feedback on our hidden gem! We love to hear that your stay went great! We constantly strive to provide guests with a wonderful experience, so please don’t hesitate to contact us if there is anything else that we can improve on. Your comments have been shared to our team and we hope to see you again soon! Mahalo nui loa, White Sands Hotel Guest Services
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Maree M wrote a review Yesterday
London, United Kingdom356 contributions159 helpful votes
This hotel has a wonderful vibe to it . It’s a small hotel no multi-storey high rise thank goodness. It’s surrounded by trees a lovely bar area for lovely cocktails . The staff a very friendly. Music played live on certain evenings . Rooms spacious with a great bed . Make no mistake if corporate is what you are after ( why would you) this is not for you . If it’s a great vibe , great location you won’t be disappointed. a
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Parking as everywhere here is at a premium. You don’t need a car here .
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Annie W wrote a review 23 Mar
Victoria, Canada2 contributions
Great location. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean room (I would get rid of the carpet it's past it's prime), friendly staff and the best Mai Tai I had in my trip. The pool is very clean and the lounge chair so comfortable. The staff were also accommodating when we needed things.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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diane s wrote a review 22 Mar
San Francisco, California2 contributions
The staff is amazing the rooms are great the beds are comfy . I stayed in a poolside view king 2nd floor with a lanie sit outside hear the music sipping a drink from your in room fridge I had stocked. The bar is fun has swings and awesome cocktails closes at 9pm. Pool has lounge chairs with umbrellas have a 50s vibe. I want to say how amazing and friendly the front staff is have a problem they will fix it!
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Trip type: Travelled solo
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Tina C wrote a review 17 Mar
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Loved the vintage and chill vibes here! Awesome stay for a family with children. Small boutique type hotel with pool, hot tub, koi fishpond and bar with swings. They had live music at night, poolside. Staff was nice, and food and coffee available for purchase. They let us know they will clean our room once and Marvin was great. The rooms are small on the small side and shower height is low, but none was a problem for us. They had beach chairs, umbrella, and beach mat available to use for free. Parking was $40/night and if you're in a truck or larger, it will be pretty difficult to park in the lot. If you're looking for a 5-star hotel, large/ high rise, with daily cleaning, this hotel is not for you. If you're looking for small, chill, vintage vibes, this place is awesome! We will definitely return again.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Room Tip: Location is great, nearby Marugame Udon, Maguro brothers, Konos, Nordstrom rack and International...
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Response from Guest Services, Guest Services / Front Office at White Sands Hotel
Responded 1 week ago
Aloha R7340IPtinac, Mahalo for staying with us at the White Sands Hotel and leaving such kind words! Our hotel is definitely a vibe filled hotel. From poolside bar, live music, pool parties and much more to come. We're glad to hear our staff was also able to provide such a personable experience for you. I will pass your kind words to our staff. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again! Mahalo Nui Loa and A hui Hou, Guest Services
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SadieFrost8 wrote a review 10 Mar
Ottawa, Canada215 contributions106 helpful votes
We just had a great stay at the White Sands boutique hotel. From the moment we arrived we received excellent customer service from the woman working at the front desk March 09. We loved the set up, ambiance and room. We had stayed right on Waikiki Beach and this hotel is a couple of blocks back so you have a little oasis. The teens loved the ambiance. There was plenty of space to relax by the pool. My daughter ordered a Virgin Pina Coloda that was so fresh and delicious. Don't be scared of the negative reviews. It certainly is a gem of a place!
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Aloha SadieFrost8! Mahalo for staying with us at the White Sands Hotel and leaving a wonderful review for us! We're happy to hear that you and your kids loved our hotel and poolside bar. We try to keep everything as open/vintage as possible , and are glad to see people enjoying it. If there's any way we can improve our service for our guests, please do not hesitate to call us and let us know. Mahalo nui loa, Guest Services
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Charles A wrote a review 9 Mar
Mars Hill, North Carolina1 contribution
The staff is top notch - to a person. Location is great. Restaurant, bar and pool are wonderful. The room was awful. My wife came out of bathroom the first morning really upset. She said she had heard EVERYTHING from the bathroom of the adjacent room. I took a chair in to investigate the vent in the common wall. As I pulled myself up to it's level, I could SEE the top of the mirror and light in adjacent bathroom through what appeared to be a flmsy paper filter in a state of total dissrepair! I immediately got down. Yuck! Other items of discomfort: 1- the closet is in the bathroom 2- no suitcase stands, forcing accessing on the floor and only one am small chair 3 - the shower is tiny. We are both 6' tall and the shower head was at shoulder level. You have to turn the water off to soap up then turn back on to rinse off.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Guest Services, Guest Services / Front Office at White Sands Hotel
Responded 2 weeks ago
Aloha WXFB, Mahalo for staying with us and giving us an honest review. Thank you for addressing the issues you've experienced during your stay. We will be bringing these issues up to management and improve on what we can. We do apologize for the lapse in service that you've experienced. If there's anything else we can do to improve, please do not hesitate to call us at the hotel directly. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future. Mahalo, Guest Services
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walker4492 wrote a review 8 Mar
Sanbornville, New Hampshire14 contributions8 helpful votes
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I loved everything about this sweet hotel. From the friendly greeting to the little purple flower on the bed. I loved the little porch with table and chairs, hot tub and pool. The poolside restaurant had a delicious curry chicken club sandwich and steak fries. The bar had swings to sit in and the live music at night was so relaxing. The art works in the room was local and very good. The location to Dukes market place is very close. They work with a shuttle service to the airport.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: They do not have an elevator. It has 3 floors. They have staff to carry up your luggage. I was...
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Aloha walker4492! Mahalo for staying with us at the White Sands Hotel and leaving a wonderful review. It's good to hear the location and the property itself was to your liking! Our staff are some of the friendliest you'll find in Waikiki, and we're happy you got to experience that first hand. We hope we get the chance to host you again! Mahalo nui loa, Guest Services
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DarciPerdue wrote a review Feb 2023
Calgary, Canada3 contributions
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The White Sands was a perfect little hotel tucked away from the busy streets of Waikiki. Beautiful pool area, great restaurant and bar live Hawaiian music on some nights and a quick walk to the famous Waikiki beach. The staff were always so friendly and attentive - everyone from the front desk to the bartenders to the cleaning staff. Shout out to Marvin who cleaned our room beautifully every time! Would absolutely stay again when we return.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Guest Services, Guest Services / Front Office at White Sands Hotel
Responded 3 weeks ago
Aloha DarciPerdue, Mahalo for staying with us at the White Sands Hotel and leaving a great review! We're glad our poolside restaurant, HeyDay, was able to make your stay even more enjoyable with their live music! The HeyDay staff along with our hotel staff are some of the friendliest you'll find in Waikiki. We will pass your wonderful comments to Marvin and the staff, and hope to see you again soon! A Hui Hou, Guest Services
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PRICE RANGE
US$227 - US$319 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Celebrity Resorts Waikiki
LOCATION
United StatesHawaiiOahuHonoluluWaikiki
NUMBER OF ROOMS
94
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Frequently Asked Questions about White Sands Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to White Sands Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Waikiki Sunset Cruise with Live DJ (0.4 km), Waikiki Beach Walk (0.4 km), and Rock-A-Hula (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at White Sands Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a pool, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at White Sands Hotel?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at White Sands Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and an outdoor dining area during their stay.
Is parking available at White Sands Hotel?
Yes, paid public parking on-site is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to White Sands Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include STRIPSTEAK Waikiki, Maguro Spot, and Island Vintage Shave Ice.
Are there opportunities to exercise at White Sands Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are pets allowed at White Sands Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to White Sands Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Iolani Palace (4.5 km), Shangri La (4.1 km), and Queen Emma Summer Palace (6.3 km).
Does White Sands Hotel have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the city view available here.