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Desert Air Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A modern interior with a central dining area, yellow and black seating, and large windows offering views.
A hot tub with a blue umbrella, wooden benches, and a decorative dinosaur statue.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden island, and pendant lighting.
A cereal dispenser with two compartments, one for cornflakes and one for crispy flakes, and a sign for Desert Air Motel.
A small, well-lit room with a wooden desk, a computer, and a view of a town through large windows.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $143
$135 nightly
$143 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29

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806 W Oak St, Sanderson, TX, 79848
  • Place, Masonic Hall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Terrell County Visitor Center
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bed with a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture of a desert landscape on the wall.

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

A room with two beds, a window with curtains, and two wall-mounted paintings.

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a chair, and three wall-mounted paintings.

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort House

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a small seating area.

Comfort House

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Mountain View

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a chair. There is a wooden floor and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Sanderson

Located in Sanderson, Desert Air Motel is within a 15-minute walk of Masonic Hall and Terrell County Visitor Center.
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What's nearby

  • Masonic Hall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Terrell County Visitor Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Sanderson Station - 1 min drive
  • Del Rio, TX (DRT-Del Rio Intl.) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ranch House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Sighting BBQ - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Laredo Taco Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪roundhouse cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Eat Em Up Kitchen - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Desert Air Motel

Desert Air Motel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. These individually furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include kitchen islands. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 16 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Desert Air Motel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 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 self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1960
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 20.00 for check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20.00

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: USD 20.00 for check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from March to December
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Desert Air Motel Sanderson
Desert Air Sanderson
Desert Air Motel Motel
Desert Air Motel Sanderson
Desert Air Motel Motel Sanderson

Desert Air Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 392 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 392 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 392 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 392 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 392 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one great place to stay. The staff was excellent the rooms where well appointed and the ground, pool and general area where way more than we expected.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Van Anh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location for a stop over
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. Staff was fantastic. I wish they would offer hot tea for breakfast but other then that it was great. Very nice cold room ac worked great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this little motel! Clean and comfy rooms, breakfast on a school bus! There’s an outdoor pool that looked very inviting. The whole property was clean and fresh!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful set up for an old motel. Updated and modern amenities. Breakfast is provided in a refurbished school bus!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was incredibly nice and helpful, giving us lots of tips about the local food options and how to get to Big Bend NP from the park. The breakfast bus looked really cool but we left super early for the park so we did not get a chance to try it out. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean. A great place to rest on the way to the national park.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This establishment is alway top-notch. The staff are very nice and quick to respond. The rooms and entire location was clean and comfortable. Love this place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Weldon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stop and get a good nights rest
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little motel in the middle of nowhere. Be careful the restaurants close early even though they say they’re open later. I was impressed how clean this motel was and the staff were very nice. Loved the breakfast bus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying at Desert Air Motel. They welcomed our road rally for the third year in a row. We’ll continue to head back to D.A.M. each year.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The staff was fantastic. The breakfast bus and food was great. The ac works amazingly well. I loved the atmosphere of the whole motel. I really did not want to leave this morning. Sanderson is a great little town and you can not beat the Desert Air Motel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kent

Clean room, good breakfast, quiet. Not many guests there when we stayed so a little scary. Probably off season. No restaurants open in town at all when there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, comfortable bedding
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Cool motor court.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean, basic but charming in a retro way. Not enough outlets and no hair dryer, but otherwise very nice. Breakfast was in an old school bus! Staff was very nice and helpful. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place to stay on the way to Big Bend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kamilla Luca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, it was easy to communicate with the host, everything was perfectly fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool and pavilion area was a relaxing spot, and the breakfast bus was a cool touch.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. I had an updated room that still had real retro charm! I wasnt there but a short night so i didn't see everything. I truly wasn't expecting such a nice place so out of the way. I will definitely stay there again if I'm ever in the area. Breakfast was simple and served the normal "carbfest". Although there were some hard boiled eggs. As i said before it was a really nice place
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, especially if you are returning or visiting the park.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and cozy. Very cool property.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great choice and value. Room was very clean and comfortable. The best part was the breakfast bus and the automatic pancake maker!!! We would stay here again and recommend it for anyone who's needing a place in Sanderson.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this place is so cute, breakfast is served from a bus thats been converted and is so cute. the grounds have really neat areas to hang out or have functions at. friendly staff and clean comfy rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025