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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
Front of property
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1021 S White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM, 88310
  • Place, Flickinger Center for Performing Arts
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Toy Train Depot
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, New Mexico Museum of Space History
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(83 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(75 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(124 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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About the area

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

  • Flickinger Center for Performing Arts - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Toy Train Depot - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • New Mexico State University Alamogordo - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • New Mexico Museum of Space History - 12 min drive - 7.6 km

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
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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 centre
  • 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

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 16.18 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

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. 1020 out of 1719 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 441 out of 1719 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1719 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1719 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1719 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, nice staff, clean room. Nice pool. There were to luggage stands in the room, excellent since someone has to put their suitcase on a chair or somewhere. Breakfast was excellent and included in the room price. Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

rory

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Black mold in shower room 207
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

belinda

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

PERFECT FOR THE WEDDING GUESTS

The rooms and the hotel were a breath of New Mexico. Not cookie cutter American. The staff and service is amazing. They were very friendly, helpful and accomodating. They love their community and were always suggesting local events and things to do. The breakfast was delicioso and their staff delightful. Their gift shop is respresentative of the local culture and artists. The pool was wonderful. We can't wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our short 1 night stay here, Check in was quick and even let us in early so we could leave our luggage. Hotel and rooms are older, but were clean and comfortable. A nice bonus was they had sleds you could borrow to go to White Sands Park so you don't have to rent them. They are in the lobby by the door. Breakfast was a sit down breakfast and was quick, you choose from about 6-7 items from their menu. (We had eggs, toast, bacon, and Potato with tea/coffee.)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cesare

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very run down property with old in maintained rooms. Dead cockroach under the sink, stained bathtubs and rusted fixtures.
Unwanted roommate
Stains in the bathtub
Stained doors with daylight coming through. Room stayed hot
Rusted fixtures
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Hector, Clovis

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and pet friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

quiet, plain,safe

I slept so well- comfortable bed and dark room. Had all l needed- bed, shower, refrigerator and microwave. room and bathroom were old but clean. I did not have time to enjoy a breakfast, but they did give me a to go cup for coffee as the wait staff was very friendly and accommodating. Missing was actual half n half- that being a not so uncommon situation- I had my own though. It felt safe, there were several families with children and I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

Easy check in/out

Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ROBERT, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value. Still needs some updating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eddie

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean, price reasonable and price included a good breakfast the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Liked the people. Room and bathroom a little dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really liked it. Friendly staff and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff members were nice, made to order free breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

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

Comfortable, convenient and good breakfast

The staff was really good. The hotel is a little older and needs some updating but it is clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good and fast. Parking is easy, safe, and well lighted. Convenient for White Sands, shopping and eating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Annie

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This property has seen better days. Two of the lights in the room were not working. I booked a room with a spa tub and the fire alarm went off. There were cobwebs in the bathroom and general updates. Need to be made. The best part about the day was the kind and welcoming staff at the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was nice and convenient. And a pretty good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

Nice spot

Everyone was nice, especially the guy who checked me in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They keep improving the hotel and offer a great breakfast with the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel clean, good neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025