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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
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(24 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • Alameda Park Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Tularosa Basin Museum of History - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • World's Largest Pistachio - 11 min drive - 17.0 km
  • New Mexico Museum of Space History - 12 min drive - 7.2 km
  • White Sands National Park - 15 min drive - 26.4 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
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

Hotel in Alamogordo with a seasonal outdoor pool and free breakfast
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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
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

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. 1067 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 444 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1775 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I have stayed in the Classic Desert Aire Hotel a few times now, and every time has been wonderful. The staff is very friendly, the rooms spotless, and the included breakfast a treat. Close to White Sands and not far from Cloudcoft, it makes for a perfect spot to explore this area. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staffs were friendly and nice. They allow us to do pre-checkin so we were able to visit white sand national park. The room is spacious and the bathroom is nicely separated from the bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raeda

10 out of 10 Super cute room, great hotel staff, made to order free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really enjoyed our stay! We got the room with the jacuzzi tub, and it was very romantic. The property is spotless and has a New Mexico flair in decor. I will be staying here again. The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DONNA

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was awesome. The property was old but clean. The bed was comfortable but pillows were hard. Location was great 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at this motel! Rooms were clean, area was safe and walkable, overall a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taite

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this motor lodge in Alamogordo, NM! Easy check in process & the staff is SO friendly. Rooms are large and well kept. Nice fire pit near the lobby! Free breakfast at the little cafe on site in the AM. There are free sleds + wax in the lobby to borrow for a day trip to White Sands National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tianmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite for the old decoration of the room, it is a great location to nearby facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

saad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim, Pocatello

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A 1950s motel that has been refurbished with love. Unique art work, clean delightful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness
First time we have to pay extra for a glass of orange juice if you also want coffee. Not very friendly in that sense. Curtains did not fully close. We can see that they are making effort to be a nice place but are missing a few points. Disappointed after reading the other great reviews.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good to go
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruthe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night at Classic Desert Aire, had terrific stay. The room was clean and large, quiet with a comfy bed. Everyone I interacted with for check in / checkout and breakfast was kind and professional. Breakfast was very good. If I'm in area again I plan to stay here, and also highly recommend to friends.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chrystal

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chrystal

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was filthy and bathtub was backed up with floating pubic hair
Clogged bathtub full of old hair and pubic hair that floated in the backed up bath water
Unclean and hair all over
Mold just plain disgusting
Old food all on the phone cord and electric plug
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025