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The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Alamogordo with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Located in the business district, The Classic Desert Aire Hotel offers cooked-to-order breakfasts, a sun-kissed terrace, an on-site art gallery, a seasonal pool, and nearby shopping. Practical amenities include dry cleaning, laundry services, and luggage storage.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
The current price is RM353
RM400 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov

Room options

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(83 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 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, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(75 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - double
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(124 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Alameda Park Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Tularosa Basin Museum of History - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • New Mexico Museum of Space History - 12 min drive - 7.6 km
  • White Sands National Park - 15 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Oliver Lee Memorial State Park - 17 min drive - 26.8 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 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 laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • A front desk safe, a banquet hall and smoke-free property
  • Barbecues and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, breakfast and overall value
Room features
All 92 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and baths or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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24 Nov - 25 Nov
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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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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 20 October to 15 April:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from 30 May to 01 October
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

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 to 10:00 PM. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from October 20 until April 15.

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

As of 17 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel on 18 Nov 2025 start from RM 353.27, excluding 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 16.18 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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Classic Desert Aire Hotel located?

Situated in the business district, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Alameda Park Zoo, Flickinger Center for Performing Arts and Tularosa Basin Museum of History. Toy Train Depot is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.

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Reviews

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1025 out of 1725 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 442 out of 1725 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1725 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1725 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1725 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

saad

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

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really nice staff and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

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

4/10 Poor

Susana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

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

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

racquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to white sands. Awesome complementary breakfast. Super sweet staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

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

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully themed with New Mexico history and art. Excellent staff and restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arvind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in Alamogordo
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

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

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly.The gift shop and their breakfast is amazing.Everything was great.I really enjoyed my stay and we'll be back next year
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Goldy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean and welcoming. The breakfast and coffee was very yummy also. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taite

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

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice woodwork in our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and knowledgeable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decor was wonderful, good prices and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast was the best, Rooms somewhat dated, floors not clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nicely renovated old style motel - very well done. Nothing fancy just clean, quiet, comfortable, great decorating. The free breakfast is wonderful for a hotel - real food. Loved the breakfast burrito.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the breakfasts!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Judith

Liked: Staff & service
Just ok, dated, old-motel smell, limited breakfast choices. Staff were very friendly. Loved the free use of snow discs for use on the White Sands dunes.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was absolutly fantastic!! The assistant manager was so so so sweet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent, the bed comfortable, and the staff was genuinely hospitable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room in desperate need of a remodel, bathroom was terrible,especially the tub/shower The staff was very nice and the breakfast was much better than most
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Classic Desert Aire. It's a lovely facility, with friendly and helpful staff, and hot breakfast served in the restaurant (not self serve!). This property is very pet friendly too!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025