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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
Exterior
Reception
Front of property
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1021 S White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM, 88310
  • Toy Train Depot
    ‪5 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)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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 | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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 | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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 | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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 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
  • 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

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. 960 out of 1576 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 401 out of 1576 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1576 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1576 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1576 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

10/10 Excellent

Joi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The jacuzzi Suite is a Romantic Room. We loved it!!! And The complimentary breakfast atnthe restaurant was a plus!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay there for 2 nights while we visited White Sands. Breakfast was fantastic! So much better than other places we've been. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Thank you for loaning us 2 sleds for the dunes. Lastly I appreciate all the sniff and potty places for my dog. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin, TOMAHAWK

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place,good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A good value and location

Great location and friendly staff. Very outdated rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a beautiful stay. Everything went well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in with friendly staff. An older establishment but clean and tidy. Have stayed several times and will continue to do so!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Leonard

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort

Problems with heating...

Room heating did not work, so a very chilly night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here. There are several chain options in the areas.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely perfect place to stay. Retro. Well maintained. Artistic. Great breakfast. Dog friendly. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

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

Great value

Love this facility with excellent customer service - thank you Kay Lee. Bed was comfortable and hotel was located near many amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, very comfortable very clean. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Suzanne

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

No ticket, no laundry, yes refund.

After arriving and checking in, I was informed that the laundry was out of service. I chose this location for the laundry, as I am camping. I have tried to contact Hotels.com to cancel and for reimbursement and have been unable to reach anyone. I left the hotel and booked elsewhere. I expect a total refund.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The newer rooms with tempurpedic-like beds were ah-mazing! We really enjoyed our stay here - breakfast is also good and they'll let you do take-out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy

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

Good overnight stay

Comfortable and friendly for our overnight stay. Nice little breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Poor WiFi- some could not get on or stay on, Poor mattresses and squeaky bed frames Few bugs in bathroom NO shampoo or soap in bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The decor.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic okder motel in good condition. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Over all our stay was good friendly staff. Our drapes were not closing and maintenance came to fix the issue within 5 minutes. Only thing is you can hear everything going on outside cleaning crew/guests/ pets were a little loud so we were up my 7am everyday but nothing that would make me not go back .. def a 9/10 I would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for our one night stay driving through. Staff was very friendly and a sit down breakfast was a nice treat. It’s an older hotel, but everything was clean and updated. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older, local hotel, but well-kept. Don't expect it to be like a mainstream competitor, but do expect good customer service, and clean, simple rooms. Breakfast, restaurant style, is unique and enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Galea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My Mom (85) and I were put in a long day on the road. Normally I read reviews etc, before booking. I was tired and did not. I’m happy I just booked! It is a a genuine refurbished mid century western motel! Super quaint, and Hailey at the front desk was great, as was the Chef for breakfast. The gift shop featured local artists work that was amazing. Not the normal tourist junk. We will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025