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The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

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A modern kitchen with a central island, a ceiling fan, and a large mirror reflecting the room.
A spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, ceiling fans, and a bar area.
A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a sink.
A child sitting in a colorful outdoor seating area with a sign that reads "WARRANTED TO BE A PENDELTON WOOLEN MILLS" and a large window with a view of the sky and buildings.
A pool area with a person sitting by the poolside, a building with a metal roof, and a clear blue sky.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $107
$99 nightly
$107 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread and white pillows. There is a framed picture on the wall above the beds and a floor lamp between them.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(100 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a telephone, and a mirror.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall with framed pictures.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

A bed with a patterned bedspread, two white pillows, and two bedside lamps.

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

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A hotel room with a TV, desk, two chairs, and two beds with patterned blankets.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A bathroom with a tiled wall, a large mirror, a sink, and a television on a cabinet.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, and a framed picture on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, and a framed picture on the wall.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 - 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
  • New Mexico State University Alamogordo - 8 min drive - 5.7 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
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬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 on-site 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 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
This property enforces quiet hours from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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, restrictions apply; 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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. 995 out of 1723 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 436 out of 1723 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1723 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1723 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1723 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

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Really enjoyed our stay here
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place all around. Will definitely visit again when back in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Outstanding place great breakfast and the place looked amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Breakfast was great and the staff were super nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed one night..great place! Excellent breakfast!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great clean place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a wonderful stay ! The rooms are beautiful, the staff is super friendly and helpful and outgoing ! Breakfast is amazing and so is the BBQ !! Definitely will be staying here again !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and the breakfast was amazing and the bed was comfy. Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place for the price especially
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This place is awesome near to everything you would need
Stayed 10 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Second time staying here. Good enough for a quick night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Great place to stay for White Sands. The beds were comfy and the room was clean. It’s an older place, but looked recently remodeled.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing hotel. Very organized with lots of amenities --pool, free breakfast ( which was great) , and hosting a BBQ on site over the weekend. Location was perfect .
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A throwback motel - to the "good old days" -- the nice thing is that this is neat, updated, comfortable and delivers what you need after a long day of driving.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Overall very good, issues with WiFi during our stay and AC unit was a bit loud; however very comfortable beds and nice breakfast. Staff at the front desk were friendly and processed everything quickly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Older motel, but clean. Good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We love this hotel and have stayed many times. Staff is great, rooms remodeled, and they have an excellent breakfast and now really good barbeque
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very comfortable bed. Amazing breakfast. Good place to stop for the night. We were traveling through
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, decent breakfast. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good breakfast, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a charming motel with a comfortable bed. The breakfast was great and the location was convenient. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Excellent petit-dejeuner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property
Stayed 1 night in May 2026