The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Alamogordo with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Front of property
Exterior
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
The current price is SAR 354
SAR 401 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Fan
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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
  • New Mexico Museum of Space History - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center - 9 min drive - 8.0 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

Hotel in the business district
At The Classic Desert Aire Hotel, you can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and an art gallery on site. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as shopping on site and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • A front-desk safe, a vending machine, and luggage storage
  • A banquet hall, barbecue grills, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, breakfast, and overall value
Room features
All 92 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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–10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Fitness center
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Fence around the pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun 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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Fan
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

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 16.22 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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 16.22 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 02 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
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The Classic Desert Aire Hotel Hotel Alamogordo

Frequently asked questions

Does The Classic Desert Aire Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–10:00 PM. The pool is closed seasonally each year from October 20 to April 15.

How much does it cost to stay at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel?

As of 16 Rabiʻ I 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel on 30 Rabiʻ I 2025 start from $106.98, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Classic Desert Aire Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, The Classic Desert Aire Hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 50 per stay and a fee of USD 16.22 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Classic Desert Aire Hotel located?

Situated in the business district, this hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Flickinger Center for Performing Arts and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Toy Train Depot. New Mexico State University Alamogordo and International Space Hall of Fame are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Classic Desert Aire Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 931 out of 1514 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 387 out of 1514 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1514 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1514 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1514 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place when visiting White Sands.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and just what we needed for our one night stay. The highlight was definitely the breakfast, if that’s important for you then I highly recommend this place!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, very comfortable very clean. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

CRAIG

Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jayson

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No frills basic motel with restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place,good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

LYUDMILA

Liked: Staff & service
The property is authentic, good location. The bathtub looked terrible, the bed was not comfortable, a lot of dust on the furniture
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Maria A M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taufiq

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best breakfast I had in any hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dimitri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun room and very helpful staff
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was clean and fairly well maintained. Breakfast was good and employees were friendly. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a neat hotel and a real value. The only negative was my bed seemed a little lumpy and slanted. Otherwise everything was great. The towels were wonderful, the breakfast was very nice and the artwork throughout the property (in our room, in the gift shop and in the dining area) was wonderful. Clean, safe and comfortable. The location is very convenient for getting to White Sands National Park (coming from Guadalupe Mountains).
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The jacuzzi Suite is a Romantic Room. We loved it!!! And The complimentary breakfast atnthe restaurant was a plus!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had 3 great nights at the Classic Desert Aire. We were in Alamogordo to visit our son at Holloman AFB. The hotel was a better price than the national chain options that were nearby. The staff members were all very friendly. The breakfasts were very tasty. The beds were quite comfortable. The bathroom was a bit dated but everything worked and we had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Truly a better than expected stay, which easily earned a 5 star rating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff super friendly loved the hotel shop, breakfast is amazing, rooms are clean and comfortable and convenient to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay there for 2 nights while we visited White Sands. Breakfast was fantastic! So much better than other places we've been. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Thank you for loaning us 2 sleds for the dunes. Lastly I appreciate all the sniff and potty places for my dog. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place, would absolutely stay here again. Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ziyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel! Rebecca and Johnny are super kind! Super recommend this hotel!

8/10 Good

Maru

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, offer breakfast, went for the dunes and its close by.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

FILIPE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good overnight stop.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The decor.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older, local hotel, but well-kept. Don't expect it to be like a mainstream competitor, but do expect good customer service, and clean, simple rooms. Breakfast, restaurant style, is unique and enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brent

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here. There are several chain options in the areas.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when going to white sands np.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024