White Sands Hotel

Honolulu

White Sands Hotel 1

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Go for the retro courtyard and friendly staff, not guaranteed peace and quiet.

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Axel’s rating: 7.8/10 · A retro 3-star walk-up hotel in central Waikiki

White Sands is a retro 3-star walk-up in central Waikiki, a few blocks from the beach rather than on it. It's a good pick for travelers who prefer a small hotel with personality to a high-rise resort. Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, convenient location and tropical pool courtyard. Private lanais, mini-fridges and microwaves make the rooms practical, while Heyday's poolside bar gives the place a social focus.

The trade-off is an older building with no elevator and uneven sound insulation. Recent reviews include recurring complaints about bar noise, tired bathrooms and missed housekeeping, alongside plenty of clean-room reports. A mandatory daily amenity fee and paid, limited parking also need factoring in. We'd skip it for a reliably quiet retreat; travelers with mobility needs should confirm a suitable ground-floor room before booking.

Rooms
Private lanais, AC, mini-fridges and microwaves; some guests find bathrooms tired and soundproofing weak.
Cleanliness
Many guests report clean rooms, but missed servicing and insufficient cleaning recur in recent feedback.
Service
Friendly, welcoming staff are a consistent strength across Expedia, Booking.com and Tripadvisor.
Amenities
Courtyard pool, hot tub, Heyday restaurant/bar and beach gear; check pool/bar access around private events.
Fees and surprises
Mandatory daily amenity fee, an incidental deposit and extra-cost parking; parking availability is limited.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · costcotravel.com · engine.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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The location

431 Nohonani Street, Honolulu

Central Waikiki near International Market Place; the beach is a few blocks away, not directly outside.

Amenities and check-in

Courtyard pool, hot tub, Heyday restaurant/bar and beach gear; check pool/bar access around private events.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Activities for kids
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Parking (on site): $49 per car per night; Extra bed: $35 per guest per night; Cot: $30 per guest per night; Deposit: $200 per room per stay; Pets: $35 per guest per night
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White Sands Hotel — Honolulu, United States

White Sands Hotel is a retro 3-star walk-up hotel in central Waikiki in Honolulu, United States.

Address: 431 Nohonani Street, Honolulu. Property ID: 1025836.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/honolulu/white-sands-hotel-1025836

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Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$308$449 on Booking.com$141 less (31%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$641$924 on Booking.com$283 less (31%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$329$472 on Booking.com$143 less (30%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Total price: $372 USD

2026-11-23 to 2026-11-26 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-05$169 for 1 night · 2 nights $339 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-06$170 for 1 night · 2 nights $332 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-07$162 for 1 night · 2 nights $315 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$153 for 1 night · 2 nights $295 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$142 for 1 night · 2 nights $288 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$146 for 1 night · 2 nights $307 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$161 for 1 night · 2 nights $317 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$156 for 1 night · 2 nights $318 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$162 for 1 night · 2 nights $339 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$177 for 1 night · 2 nights $325 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$148 for 1 night · 2 nights $287 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$139 for 1 night · 2 nights $273 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$134 for 1 night · 2 nights $283 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$149 for 1 night · 2 nights $310 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$161 for 1 night · 2 nights $330 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$169 for 1 night · 2 nights $331 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$162 for 1 night · 2 nights $303 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$141 for 1 night · 2 nights $265 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$124 for 1 night · 2 nights $248 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$124 for 1 night · 2 nights $248 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$124 for 1 night · 2 nights $272 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$148 for 1 night · 2 nights $312 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$164 for 1 night · 2 nights $323 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$159 for 1 night · 2 nights $285 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$126 for 1 night · 2 nights $259 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$133 for 1 night · 2 nights $259 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$126 for 1 night · 2 nights $251 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$125 for 1 night · 2 nights $269 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$144 for 1 night · 2 nights $308 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$164 for 1 night · 2 nights $329 · up to 14 nights priced

Axel's take: 7.8/10

Go for the retro courtyard and friendly staff, not guaranteed peace and quiet. A retro 3-star walk-up hotel in central Waikiki, scored for what it is.

White Sands is a retro 3-star walk-up in central Waikiki, a few blocks from the beach rather than on it. It's a good pick for travelers who prefer a small hotel with personality to a high-rise resort. Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, convenient location and tropical pool courtyard. Private lanais, mini-fridges and microwaves make the rooms practical, while Heyday's poolside bar gives the place a social focus.

The trade-off is an older building with no elevator and uneven sound insulation. Recent reviews include recurring complaints about bar noise, tired bathrooms and missed housekeeping, alongside plenty of clean-room reports. A mandatory daily amenity fee and paid, limited parking also need factoring in. We'd skip it for a reliably quiet retreat; travelers with mobility needs should confirm a suitable ground-floor room before booking.

  • Best for: Couples who enjoy a social hotel; Travelers exploring Waikiki on foot; Fans of retro, smaller hotels

  • Watch out for: No elevator to upper floors; Bar noise and weak sound insulation; Uneven housekeeping and bathroom condition

  • Location: Central Waikiki near International Market Place; the beach is a few blocks away, not directly outside.

  • Rooms: Private lanais, AC, mini-fridges and microwaves; some guests find bathrooms tired and soundproofing weak.

  • Cleanliness: Many guests report clean rooms, but missed servicing and insufficient cleaning recur in recent feedback.

  • Service: Friendly, welcoming staff are a consistent strength across Expedia, Booking.com and Tripadvisor.

  • Amenities: Courtyard pool, hot tub, Heyday restaurant/bar and beach gear; check pool/bar access around private events.

  • Fees and surprises: Mandatory daily amenity fee, an incidental deposit and extra-cost parking; parking availability is limited.

Axel's opinion of White Sands Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · costcotravel.com · engine.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About White Sands Hotel

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • Aqua Hotels & Resorts
  • 431 Nohonani Street, Honolulu
  • Guest rating: 3.8/5 on Google from 950 reviews (location 4.7/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): International Market Place: 3 min walk · Daniel K. Inouye International Airport: 22 min by taxi · Honolulu Zoo: 5 min by public transport · Ala Moana Center: 7 min by taxi · Waikiki Aquarium: 7 min by taxi · Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach: 8 min walk
  • Hotel policies: Parking (on site): $49 per car per night; Extra bed: $35 per guest per night; Cot: $30 per guest per night; Deposit: $200 per room per stay; Pets: $35 per guest per night
  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, Hot tub, Activities for kids, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Valet parking (extra charge), Airport shuttle (extra charge), Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Accessible pool, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Kitchen in some rooms
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Honolulu

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

Economy room

Economy Single room

Economy Triple room

Economy Double room (full double bed)

Standard room

Standard Duplex room

Standard room with city view

Standard room with pool view

Standard room with water view

Standard room with view

Standard room with balcony

Standard room with balcony and with view

1 Bedroom Standard room

Standard Single room

Standard Single room with city view

Standard Single room with pool view

Standard Single room with water view

Standard Single room with view

Standard Triple room

Standard Triple room with pool view

Standard Triple room with sea view

Standard Triple room with water view

Standard Triple room with view

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with pool view

Standard Quadruple room with sea view

Standard Quadruple room with water view

Standard Quadruple room with view

Standard Quintuple room

Standard Family room

Standard Family room with pool view

Standard Family room with water view

Standard Family room with view

Standard Single room (single bed)

Standard Single room with city view (single bed)

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Standard Double room with balcony and with pool view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Twin room with city view (twin beds)

Standard Twin room with pool view (twin beds)

Standard Twin room with view (twin beds)

Standard Triple room

Standard Triple room with city view

Standard Triple room with pool view

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with city view

Standard Quadruple room with pool view

Standard Quadruple room with view

Standard Quadruple room with balcony and with pool view

Standard Sextuple room

Standard Sextuple room with pool view

Standard Sextuple room with view

Standard Quadruple Family room with pool view

Standard Quadruple Family room with view

Superior room

Superior room with pool view

Superior room with water view

Superior Single room

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Superior Double room with view (full double bed)

Deluxe room

Deluxe room with city view

Deluxe room with pool view

Deluxe room with balcony

Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Single room with water view

Deluxe Single room with balcony

Deluxe Family room

Deluxe Single room (single bed)

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with pool view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Deluxe Quadruple room

Executive room

Executive Double room (full double bed)

Classic room

Classic room with pool view

Classic Single room with pool view

Classic Double room (full double bed)

Classic Double room with pool view (full double bed)

Classic Double room with view (full double bed)

Grand room

Grand room with pool view

Grand Double room (full double bed)

Luxury room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Junior Suite

Suite

1 Bedroom Suite

1 Bedroom Suite with city view

1 Bedroom Suite with balcony

Single Suite

1 Bedroom Single Suite

Triple Suite

1 Bedroom Triple Suite

Quadruple Suite

1 Bedroom Quadruple Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite with city view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Quadruple Suite

Suite (sofa)

1 Bedroom Suite (sofa)

Single Suite (sofa)

Superior Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Suite

1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

Grand Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

1 Bedroom Grand Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Apartment

1 Bedroom Apartment

2 Bedrooms Apartment

3 Bedrooms Apartment

1 Bedroom Double Apartment (full double bed)

Studio

Studio with city view

Studio with pool view

Double Studio (full double bed)

Triple Studio with city view

Economy Studio

Villa

Cottage

Cottage with city view

Cottage with water view

Single Cottage

Bungalow

Bungalow with pool view

1 Bedroom Bungalow

Single Bungalow

1 Bedroom Single Bungalow

Double Bungalow (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Bungalow (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Bungalow with view (full double bed)

Standard Bungalow

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