White Sands Hotel

431 Nohonani St, Honolulu, HI 96815, Honolulu, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 3.8 / 5

Overview

White Sands Hotel is a 3-star hotel at 431 Nohonani Street in Honolulu. It is described as a straightforward, unfussy property; its public rating is 3.8 from 982 reviews.

Rooms

Rooms and suites have private balconies, 40-inch flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and minifridges. Guest comments describe a retro, boho-style look, while some note that rooms or bathrooms can feel compact.

Amenities & Recreation

The hotel has a tropical-style courtyard with an outdoor pool. A daily resort fee covers in-room Wi-Fi.

Dining

A seasonal open-air restaurant and bamboo bar serve snacks, sandwiches, and sweets. Reviews also mention a lively pool-and-bar atmosphere.

Location

Waikiki Beach is about a 7-minute walk away, and Kuhio Beach is listed 583 meters from the hotel. Duke's Waikiki is 435 meters away, the Honolulu Zoo is 1,096 meters away, and Ala Moana Center is 2,215 meters away; Diamond Head is 2,866 meters away.

Best for

The hotel suits travelers who want to explore Waikiki on foot: Waikiki Beach is about a 7-minute walk away, with Duke's Waikiki, Kuhio Beach, and the Honolulu Zoo also nearby. Guests seeking a casual hotel with a courtyard pool, balcony rooms, and an on-site bar and seasonal restaurant may also find it a good fit.

Travel tips

Plan to walk to Waikiki Beach, Duke's Waikiki, and Kuhio Beach; the Honolulu Zoo is about 1,096 meters away, while Ala Moana Center is 2,215 meters away. In-room Wi-Fi is covered by a daily resort fee, so check the fee details and parking costs directly with the hotel before arrival.

What guests say

Guests frequently praise the location for walkable access to Waikiki Beach, shopping, restaurants, and attractions, and many describe staff as friendly and helpful. Some reviews like the hotel's retro, boho character and pool-and-bar atmosphere. Criticisms include inconsistent room cleaning, reports of flies, loud air conditioning, compact bathrooms, and signs that some areas need updates. Some guests also consider the resort and parking fees high, and feedback about staff service is not uniformly positive.

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