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The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

3.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
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Reception
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry

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1021 S White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM, 88310
  • Flickinger Center for Performing Arts
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Toy Train Depot
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • New Mexico Museum of Space History
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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. Other amenities include conference space, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Classic Desert Aire Hotel offers 92 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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 vending machine. 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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 registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Safe

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 16.22 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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 16.22 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 02 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 932 out of 1523 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 389 out of 1523 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1523 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1523 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1523 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight in Alamagordo
Good people, and it's obvious that they've invested in the property, but it is an old motel which greatly effects the comfort level.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ziyu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel! Rebecca and Johnny are super kind! Super recommend this hotel!

10/10 Excellent

Warren, Bernalillo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great retro vibe; helpful, friendly staff. A bit dated bath and kitchenette, but charming overall, and definitely unique! Excellent breakfast 🍳
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short review
No point in kicking an old, worn out dog. I needed a cheap room for one night so my expectations were met. Say something nice; The grape jelly was good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ina

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The WiFi didn't work in my room and the breakfast was not that good compared to the other hotels with the same price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jerry

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Fyn

Couldn’t use the shower. It was filthy with green mold, red mold, and still had a ring around the bathtub from previous users.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and clean.
Comfortable bed, clean linens & towels. Lot of Southwestern motif decorations - I liked it. Nice server at the included breakfast. I was pleased with our choice of this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well Rooms.were dated had that old room smell. Maybe replace the carpet. Hosts were very friendly. Thank you foe that
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice SWern motel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tyson

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Peter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The water pressure ws low. The hot water was only warm and never got hot. The bed was so high that my partner had to stand on a chair to get into it. The mattress was poor. The selection of television channels was left over from 1990. A roll of toilet paper had gotten wet and was put back on the toilet paper dispenser by the commode. Faucet was not clean. The attendant was pleasant. Te room heater was noisy. The curtains did not shut out all of the light. Overall, a below average envrionment....better options are available for the same price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff super friendly loved the hotel shop, breakfast is amazing, rooms are clean and comfortable and convenient to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place, would absolutely stay here again. Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Budget and location friendly for white sands
Ideal location and price for visiting white sands. Having breakfast and being pet friendly was a plus for us. Nothing fancy, budget friendly, and met our needs. I would stay again if we went back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Quarter

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was not very clean. The tub was gross.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fave in Alamogordo, NM
Amazing place. I was very surprised. I expected a no good place but it was the opposite. I think this is going to be my favorite place when I pass this way again. Thanks for the great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

LARRY

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Luisa, NEW YORK

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Perfect location to go to White Sands. Honest accomodation and kind personnel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024