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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
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$90
$83 nightly
$90 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 24 - Jan 25

Explore the area

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1021 S White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM, 88310
  • Place, Alameda Park Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tularosa Basin Museum of History
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, White Sands National Park
    ‪15 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
(84 reviews)
  • 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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(75 reviews)
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(127 reviews)
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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 - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Tularosa Basin Museum of History - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Toy Train Depot - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • New Mexico Museum of Space History - 12 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • White Sands National Park - 15 min drive - 16.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬4 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, 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 10:00 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 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
  • 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. 1054 out of 1757 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 442 out of 1757 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1757 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1757 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1757 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast was the best, Rooms somewhat dated, floors not clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

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

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility was clean and up-to-date. Our suite was well maintained, more than comfortable, and provided all the amenities required. The staff was very helpful and friendly throughout our stay. Whenever we are in the area again, we will definitely plan on staying at the facility again. I will be recommending it to all my family and close friends.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Wan Yee

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Internet was intermittent; I had to keep restarting my tablet but my phone had no issues. Breakfast was good since it was cooked to order. The early bird dish was well done and filling. Note that they charge you if you bring a thermos or water bottle to fill with their coffee. The bed was super tall ( one foot high mattress and one foot high box spring on 6 inch platform.) the width is more double than queen and the length would be too short for av6 foot person. Overall the bed dimensions were disproportionate. A tall person can climb onto the bed easily but their feet would be dangling over the edges. The shower stall had no door, just a curtain. the shower curtain barely touched the shower base so the bathroom floor got wet after we showered. Thank goodness we were staying only one night. The gym equipment looked very ancient and belonged in a museum. We didn’t dare use them. The fitness center smelled rusty despite a floor fan being on around the clock.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly.The gift shop and their breakfast is amazing.Everything was great.I really enjoyed my stay and we'll be back next year
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cameron

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

6/10 Okay

Judith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Just ok, dated, old-motel smell, limited breakfast choices. Staff were very friendly. Loved the free use of snow discs for use on the White Sands dunes.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel for the price. The breakfast menu was good and the service was quick. The bed was not as comfortable as I expected, but it was sufficient. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the breakfast options and the staff was great! Super convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room in desperate need of a remodel, bathroom was terrible,especially the tub/shower The staff was very nice and the breakfast was much better than most
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick, Loveland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a good value for the money. Don't expect to of the line windows or appliances. The breakfast was good and the service was great. We stayed here two nights and had no real major issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Pablo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was absolutly fantastic!! The assistant manager was so so so sweet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What you would expect of a cheap motel, though it was slightly more than I thought it should be priced. A/C questionable, bed a little rough. Breakfast not great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Fun Southwest Vibe

The top was super clean. They had even arranged the hangers sideways to form an artsy pattern. Lots of work has gone into giving this hotel a southwest feel. The staff was excellent. The night clerk, John, who welcomed us, was especially helpful. Breakfast was delicious- the chile sauce on the White Sands Bowl especially so.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Okay...would update a/c fan.whooshing off/on all night wakes you up..otherwise fine
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff here were all super nice. We left too early each morning to be able to try breakfast. There’s not a lot in the area so I didn’t have super high expectations. The bed was comfortable and the AC and fridge/freezer worked, which are the main things for us. The rooms definitely need some renovating. The bathtub was cracking and painted over, no ventilation in the bathroom, and the floors were pretty dirty in each room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The guy checking me in was very nice. The room was recently renovated. Very nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Goldy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean and welcoming. The breakfast and coffee was very yummy also. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nicely renovated old style motel - very well done. Nothing fancy just clean, quiet, comfortable, great decorating. The free breakfast is wonderful for a hotel - real food. Loved the breakfast burrito.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025