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The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Alamogordo

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Front of property
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
In the heart of the business district, The Classic Desert Aire Hotel offers a warm retreat with cooked-to-order breakfast, a sun-kissed terrace, and an on-site art gallery. Unwind by the seasonal pool or explore shopping options within walking distance. With dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage available, previous guests rave about dining options and overall value.

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Fitness center
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $119
includes taxes & fees
$110 per night
Apr 26 - Apr 27

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1021 S White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM, 88310

What's nearby

  • Flickinger Center for Performing Arts - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Toy Train Depot - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • New Mexico State University Alamogordo - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • International Space Hall of Fame - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • New Mexico Museum of Space History - 8 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Alamogordo. You can get a workout in at the fitness center or take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool. Fellow travelers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 92 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Free onsite extended parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Shopping

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (450 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Art gallery on site
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 20 to April 15:
  • Swimming pool

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 16.22 per pet, per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from May 30 to October 01
  • Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Classic Desert Aire Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Classic Desert Aire Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 16.22 per pet, per day, and there's also a deposit of USD 50 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel and nearby?

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness center, as well as a picnic area.

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The Classic Desert Aire Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Bed
Location
Sledding
Breakfast
Gift shops
Bathroom
Shower

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently praised for being delicious, filling, and a great value with a variety of options. (292 reviews)
  • The property's dining area served great complimentary breakfast with made-to-order options and friendly service. (18 reviews)
  • Parking area was spacious, well-lit, and easily accessible with ample space for guests. (11 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice Stay!

Very nice stay in a nostalgic motel. Nicely updated!
Dawn or Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay easily accessible
Lacey, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Accommodations

Our accommodations were excellent! Very friendly staff! Room was great!
Sheri, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
CRAIG, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, comfortable, friendly service, and good breakfast. Great value. Beats the other chain lodging offerings easily, especially for price and breakfast options.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant stay!

Really lovely stay, we had such a friendly welcome when we arrived and had a great sized room that was super clean. As it was out of season, it wasn’t too busy so was nice and quiet plus easy to park! Great location too, plenty of restaurants and fast food places nearby and it was a short distance from White Sands NP so perfect for us.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location at this friendly retro motel just a few minutes from White Sands National Park! The staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfast was fresh and tasty! We loved that they have plastic sleds to borrow at the park (this saved us fifty dollars!) this place exceeded our expectations.
Ami, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great get away location

Holiday weekend, close to White Sands NP, fantastic staff, phenomenal breakfast
Darry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good stay. Clean comfortable and as advertised. Gift store on site was awesome. Breakfast partnership with restaurant on site was top notch. Staff was very friendly, helpful and quick with service. The whole facility had incredible artwork and great southwestern decor. I highly recommend!
David, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super spot

We were there for White Sands. Great spot to explore from though.
Stephen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Vera

The front desk was very welcoming and the hotel was very clean and comfortable
Vera, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place

Great location for visiting White Sands NP. Clean and comfortable.
Candace, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The newer rooms with tempurpedic-like beds were ah-mazing! We really enjoyed our stay here - breakfast is also good and they'll let you do take-out.
2-night trip

6/10 Good

The Desert Aire was good for an overnight stay. The water pressure was poor and the shower head had enough calcium build up most of the holes were clogged. The staff was very friendly.
Ann, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a beautiful stay. Everything went well.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice place to stay. Staff were extremely friendly and accomodating. Older motel but fit our needs for this short stay in Alamogordo.
Todd, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good overnight stay

Comfortable and friendly for our overnight stay. Nice little breakfast
Tracy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable. Great breakfast, only hitch was paying for coffee refill.
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for our one night stay driving through. Staff was very friendly and a sit down breakfast was a nice treat. It’s an older hotel, but everything was clean and updated. Would definitely stay here again!
Sherry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One of the best breakfast I had in any hotel.
Taufiq, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient place to stay enroute to Arizona.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A good value and location

Great location and friendly staff. Very outdated rooms
Ryan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Place was clean and fairly well maintained. Breakfast was good and employees were friendly. Would definitely stay there again.
Gary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff super friendly loved the hotel shop, breakfast is amazing, rooms are clean and comfortable and convenient to everything.
Jessie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fun room and very helpful staff
Dimitri, 5-night trip