See all properties

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

3.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Front of property
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
$108
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14

Explore the area

View in a map
1021 S White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM, 88310
  • Place, New Mexico State University Alamogordo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, New Mexico Museum of Space History
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(83 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(75 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(123 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Similar properties

Free breakfast
SureStay Plus by Best Western Alamogordo White Sands
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 1,011 reviews
SureStay Plus by Best Western Alamogordo White Sands

About this property

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

Alamogordo hotel with free breakfast
Along with a fitness center, this smoke-free hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and a business center. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, conference space, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Classic Desert Aire Hotel offers 92 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

This Alamogordo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel features a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hotel offers access to a business center and a meeting room. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Event facilities measuring 450 square feet (42 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and a picnic area. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 450 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 9 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 20 to April 15:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 16.18 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 16.18 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 30 to October 01
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Best Western Desert Aire Motor
Best Western Desert Aire Motor Alamogordo
Best Western Desert Aire Motor Inn
Best Western Desert Aire Motor Inn Alamogordo
Magnuson Hotel Alamogordo
Magnuson Alamogordo
The Classic Desert Aire
Magnuson Hotel Suites Alamogordo
The Classic Desert Aire Hotel Hotel
The Classic Desert Aire Hotel Alamogordo
The Classic Desert Aire Hotel Hotel Alamogordo

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1017 out of 1729 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 454 out of 1729 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1729 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1729 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1729 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Troy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed as this had good reviews

Just OK. Room smelled bad and little flies were in the bathroom area. The bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute motel with a terrific gift shop

Lovely remodeled classic motel with a terrific shop and a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tommy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! They’re in the middle of renovations so there’s some dust here and there, but our room was excellent and the staff was exceptional! They are very pet friendly (especially dogs) and the breakfast is standard short-order fare with some tweaking by the cook. My only “complaint” is that the bathroom needs better ventilation. We’ll definitely stay there again the next time we’re in Alamogordo!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Chikako

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We prefer shower room with normal bathtub and dislike bathrooms for seniors.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

julio

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cameron

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The proximity to the dunes was amazing. The a/c was good in the room, overall cleanliness was good, the bed was just a place to crash. Really enjoyed the breakfast. Special shoutout to the man who works in the evenings at the front desk. Every time i spoke with him, he was super helpful and friendly. Grear attitude and made us feel very welcome. LOVED hiw they had sleds we could borrow for the dunes too. Made our trip!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ankit, Quincy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay when you are in the city
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Raquel

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
John at check in was very nice and welcoming. Unfortunately the room was terrible. The bed sheets were stained, towels stained, bathtub had a big chunk of soap on the drain and there weew bug on the tub. The swimming pool water had a very questionable color. The room smell was also something weird I cannot really indentify what it is but not good. We checked out within an hour of arriving. Do not recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly front desk staff was very welcoming. They have sleds for visitos going to white sands to use (all we ask is a please and thank you) and the lobby gift shop is extrnsive with some high quality items. Hot breakfast was a welcome surprise. I did not have time to try out the pool but hope to next time because yes i will return to this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Varsi

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Robin

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
I had stayed at this property before, and it was great, so I decided to stay here again. The check-in was great, and the lady at the desk was hospitable. The room was average. However, it was hot. The AC never did cool the room. Additionally, the curtains did not close properly, allowing bright lights from the parking lot to illuminate the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Another great road trip find

Great check-in with Jesse. Nice and comfortable recently renovated room. Appreciate the bigger fridge. Bed and pillows a bit harder than we like but overall would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for a quick stop-over

Perfect for a quick overnight stay between here and there. Free breakfast off a menu was clever and pleasant. Room was older but refurbished. Jets in the jacuzzi bath tub were not clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay at a great hotel!

My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at the Classic Desert Aire Hotel! Rooms were very comfortable and the staff was outstanding. We would definitely stay there again when we go back to Alamogordo.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne, Monte Vista

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was wonderful, room was clean, for the price, loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025