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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, 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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1 bedroom, 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 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. 968 out of 1602 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 410 out of 1602 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1602 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1602 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1602 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

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Maria A M, Coosbay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

LYUDMILA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The property is authentic, good location. The bathtub looked terrible, the bed was not comfortable, a lot of dust on the furniture
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable, friendly service, and good breakfast. Great value. Beats the other chain lodging offerings easily, especially for price and breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Cindy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, BARTLETT

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable but made a noise when getting in and out, a loud bang on one side. No extra pillows or blankets, sheets were a little scratchy on my face. Bathroom shower sprayed out of side and made quite a mess with water but it didn’t appear this was a new issue. Overall the room met my needs and the hotel was quiet and convenient. Staff was nice but breakfast was not cooked to order it seemed like the same items that would be put out on a buffet but just with service. Powdered eggs and quick fried or microwave potatoes, not ideal. Much better meal across the street and Waffle and Pancake Shoppe.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Monty

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The place is showing its age and wear. Just the fact of life.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place when visiting White Sands.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica, Maynard

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mahesh

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The door was stuck and was difficult to open. Needed to wait an hour for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and just what we needed for our one night stay. The highlight was definitely the breakfast, if that’s important for you then I highly recommend this place!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had 3 great nights at the Classic Desert Aire. We were in Alamogordo to visit our son at Holloman AFB. The hotel was a better price than the national chain options that were nearby. The staff members were all very friendly. The breakfasts were very tasty. The beds were quite comfortable. The bathroom was a bit dated but everything worked and we had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love this place. We prefer the nostalgic motels. The people are friendly and helpful. The king room is clean, andthe bed was the most comfortable. We like a firm foam mattress. Free breakfast in the morning was a plus. Any time we are in Alamogordo this is the place we stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was great! Room was comfortable but dated. No windows in the Suite made it dark but also kept any road noise out. Good location for visiting White Sands.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Autumn

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Fun stay

We booked the jacuzzi suite and really enjoyed the quirkiness of the room itself. The actual shower/bathtub was a little gross, dirty and the drain looked broken, but we really enjoyed the stay anyhow. The breakfast was fine, but the service there was a little slow. We would totally come back for another stay anyway. The check in was smooth and the guy was super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelbi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An older classic style motel in very good condition. The lobby/ gift shop was nice. The rooms were very nice, although the tub/shower could probably use an upgrade, but all worked well. The breakfast was good (made to order) but using real eggs would make it much better. Overall no serious complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff was friendly and the breakfast was nice—small, but quality was better than the standard continental breakfast. Our curtain didnt stay closed entirely so we had to MacGyver something with hair clips to keep in shut for privacy. General cleanliness of our room could’ve been better—clumps of hair on the floor, dust on the shelving, and—most concerning—mold on the door hinges in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay easily accessible
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

RICHARD

Traveled with family

Scam Hotel

This place is a scam and you will see tons of extra charges on you bill. Do not stay here you will be sorry.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025