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The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

3.0 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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1021 S White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM, 88310
  • Flickinger Center for Performing Arts
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • New Mexico State University Alamogordo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • New Mexico Museum of Space History
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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
(20 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(120 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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
(66 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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 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 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
  • 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 16.22 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 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. 985 out of 1654 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 431 out of 1654 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1654 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1654 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1654 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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn or Robert

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

Very nice Stay!

Very nice stay in a nostalgic motel. Nicely updated!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location at this friendly retro motel just a few minutes from White Sands National Park! The staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfast was fresh and tasty! We loved that they have plastic sleds to borrow at the park (this saved us fifty dollars!) this place exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to rest and Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, comfortable. John was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

HERLINDA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed 2 nights and enjoyed everything about our stay. Very friendly staff, great breakfast and a clean and comfortable room! We highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Patricia, Chandler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing I liked about this motel was the two night stands and the sink was outside the shower and toilet. Soap was missing from the sink and shower plus a dried dirty washcloth hung from the shower rod. The carpet didnt look clean and I didnt sleep well on the hard pillows, thinking whether the sheets were clean. Sad property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Willy

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty decent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay. Clean comfortable and as advertised. Gift store on site was awesome. Breakfast partnership with restaurant on site was top notch. Staff was very friendly, helpful and quick with service. The whole facility had incredible artwork and great southwestern decor. I highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. Hotel was in a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Swadhin Ajay, Kent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and property. Worth it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Completely satisfied with every aspect of our stay. Room was fresh and clean, staff was friendly, breakfast was free and filling.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This motel has been around for a bit so might be a littl
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Goldy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Claire

Disliked: Amenities
It’s a roof over your head. The bed had seen better days as it didn’t feel very supportive at all. The pillows were small and flattened quickly. The whole broom had a smell like there had been an animal staying there recently I do know the hotel is animal friendly so I guess that’s my mistake for thinking that I could stay at a place like that. I had an allergy attack all night. The sheets were very scratchy And the porcelain in the tub is quite literally flaking off. I would not recommend anyone stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Devanee

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the staff, acessibility to town and surrounding attractions (musuem, parks). Cleanliness of baths and showers could be improved, floors did not feel clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect stay for visiting White Sands National Park. My dog and I slept well, and enjoyed the breakfast. Close proximity to other restaurants and coffee spots. The staff was very kind and accommodating to my dog and me. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Katelynn

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

Great and affordable place to stay.

This is a lovely hotel with a cozy southwestern aesthetic whose view looks across the desert. Staff were friendly and helpful. Bed was comfortable and had a beautiful blanket. The room smelled neutral and fresh. The outdoor areas of the hotel have Native American inspired murals. The area was walkable with many food options and there is a beautiful shop, the Blue Stone, with a wide variety of authentic Native American pottery, jewelry, sculpture, and textiles two doors down. The hotel was quiet and the blackout curtains were good. They offer military discounts, but even the normal price was very affordable and I would stay here again. I don't think anyone came to do housekeeping while I was out, which I prefer anyway, but they did bring me fresh sheets upon request when a dust storm made mine smell dusty. This is not a metro style Hilton experience - it is cozy and homey. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cinda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older motel, but very clean, good breakfast, front desk staff excellent. Price is fair.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife, daughter and I stayed here for a night before visiting White Sands. Considering its age, we found the property to be comfortable, quiet and well maintained. It is easily accessible off the avenue and parking seemed more than ample. The included breakfast in the morning was delicious and a nice sit-down experience. The staff were wonderful and considerate. Our only disappointment was the beautiful looking pool was out of service! We'd definitely stay here again. Note: My only downgrade was on the property, because of its age/decor which was a little dated within the room, otherwise it appeared to be a very well-maintained motel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025