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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
Front of property
1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
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

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(74 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(118 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(65 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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

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

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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About the area

Alamogordo

Located in Alamogordo, The Classic Desert Aire Hotel is in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Alameda Park Zoo and Tularosa Basin Museum of History. .This hotel is 14.3 mi (22.9 km) from White Sands National Park and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Flickinger Center for Performing Arts.

What's nearby

  • Flickinger Center for Performing Arts - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Toy Train Depot - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • New Mexico State University Alamogordo - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • New Mexico Museum of Space History - 13 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

Hotel in Alamogordo with free breakfast and a fitness center
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 92 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and a picnic area.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Alamogordo? This hotel has 450 square feet (42 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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 centre
  • 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 bathroom
  • 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

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. 979 out of 1638 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 424 out of 1638 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1638 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1638 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1638 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

8/10 Good

Dale Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, easy stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi, DADE CITY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were warmly welcomed, informed of breakfast, the clerk was friendly and offered suggestions of options in the area. We are pleasantly pleased with our room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a laundromat on site and a restaurant. Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacob, Keansburg

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaylene

Ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will be returning to this charming New Mexican motel!! The staff is so friendly, the place is so clean, the parking lot is HUGE. I also recommended it on Yelp.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Super spot

We were there for White Sands. Great spot to explore from though.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

The Desert Aire was good for an overnight stay. The water pressure was poor and the shower head had enough calcium build up most of the holes were clogged. The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

8/10 Good

spicyfiish

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

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

Excellent Accommodations

Our accommodations were excellent! Very friendly staff! Room was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

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

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Close to White Sands and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff, very nice souvenir store in lobby and hotel support local artist as evident in breakfast area. It's very pleasant place with great location for folks going to White Sands National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauri, Albuquerque

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was fantastic! Room was a king bed with kitchenette suite. The hotel staff was amazing. Can’t beat the price point. Delicious breakfast and you order off their menu! Close to restaurants. It’s an older property, but it met all my needs.I will definitely stay there again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel, Edgewood

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff. Super comfortable bed. Older facility but well maintained. The staff make the property 5 star. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was very dusty, we went out and bought Clorox spray and cleaned tub, tolit and sink. Shampoo/conditioner empty, went to office to get bar soap. Restaurant area has a vinegary smell so we went out for breakfast lady at restraunt not friendly my husband had his coffee mug and she informed him immediately there was a charge , tv was flickering like bad connection. But we get what we pay for !!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Renee

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Desert Aire very clean and comfortable. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with our stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice, Smithville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice change from the usual chain hotels. Friendy staff and nice made to order breakfast. Would stay here again,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was awesome! The staff was super friendly and it had a killer vibe that can’t be faked with newer places. The place has been lovingly restored/upgraded to be one of the coolest places on our trip. Highly recommend staying here if you’re looking for great value with awesome customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

LINDA

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service

My review

The front desk folks were very nice and quick too. The restaurant was disappointing, actually really bad! The linens were very clean, smelled of bleach, at least they were clean and fresh. It's an old hotel, and ok for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025