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The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

3.0 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Private spa tub
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Front of property
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Gift shop

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $130
$120 nightly
$130 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2

Explore the area

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1021 S White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM, 88310
  • Place, Alameda Park Zoo
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Flickinger Center for Performing Arts
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Toy Train Depot
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(94 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(80 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(141 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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

  • Alameda Park Zoo - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Flickinger Center for Performing Arts - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Tularosa Basin Museum of History - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Toy Train Depot - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Shroud Exhibit and Museum - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

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 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. 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 11:00 AM.

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 11:00 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
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • 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.
  • 9 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • 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 restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 16.18 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 16.18 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. 1027 out of 1768 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 450 out of 1768 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1768 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1768 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1768 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bennet

Perfect Stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Layla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and nice made to order breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ankita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and great rooms and surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay, enjoyed the property, very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great, great breakfast, staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was really good. The room was clean and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Great spot if you’re visiting White Sands National Park. Super close and easy to get to.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good breakfast, easy access.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Great service and staff. Easy access to White Sands attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, accommodating staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Hatch Chili breakfast burrito in the diner for breakfast; the staff was very polite and endearing!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel very clean, staff excellent, full hot breakfast, cooked to order was amazing. Best budget hotel we have ever stayed in. Stay here!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Older but clean and updated property. Nice breakfast. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hot tube
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very clean, nice big towels. The staff was nice. There is a free cook to order breakfast. Been there twice now and it’s a good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spotless, excellent staff, very good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Made a quick overnight stop on a road trip, so happy we stopped here! Charming hotel, great staff, and everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay no issues
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Jianghong

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly place. Has the bigest, nicest bath towls! Nice set up.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was made for each person- very good. Staff was attentive, connected to guest questions.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026