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The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

3.0 star property
Alamogordo guestrooms with free WiFi

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Relax by the pool surrounded by a spacious deck and comfortable seating areas.
Relax in a serene outdoor space surrounded by lush greenery and a vibrant mural.
Hotel features a striking metal roof and red facade, surrounded by palm trees and a covered parking area.
Bathroom features a sink, mirror, and patterned tile design.
Experience the charm of Pendleton Woolen Mills, a local business offering a variety of woolen products.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1021 S White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM, 88310
  • New Mexico State University Alamogordo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • New Mexico Museum of Space History
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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

Two single beds with patterned blankets and a framed picture adorn this cozy space.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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

Relax in comfort with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a convenient bench at the foot.

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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Bathroom features a bathtub, sink, and television.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

Relax in comfort with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a convenient bench at the foot.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

Relax in comfort with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a convenient bench at the foot.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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

Relax in a cozy space with a neatly made bed, desk, and two lamps.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

Cozy retreat with a single bed, nightstand, and lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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

Restful retreat with a large bed, two nightstands, and a dark wood headboard.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 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

Relax in a comfortable room with a flat-screen TV, desk, and two beds, perfect for a restful stay.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

About the area

Alamogordo

In Alamogordo .You'll find Alameda Park Zoo and Flickinger Center for Performing Arts within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Tularosa Basin Museum of History and Toy Train Depot are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Toy Train Depot - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • New Mexico State University Alamogordo - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • International Space Hall of Fame - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • New Mexico Museum of Space History - 13 min drive - 7.2 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

Alamogordo guestrooms with free WiFi
The Classic Desert Aire Hotel offers its guests a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this hotel measures 450 square feet (42 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly The Classic Desert Aire Hotel. Self parking is free.

This Alamogordo hotel is smoke free.

  • 92 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 450 sq ft of conference space
  • 42 sq m of conference space
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • 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 to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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: USD 16.22 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 16.22 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 30 and close October 01.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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. 993 out of 1681 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 442 out of 1681 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1681 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1681 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1681 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

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great job
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Clifton, Landover

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and simple and safe
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

JUDITH, MYRTLE POINT

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant surprise. Wonderful staff. It is in need of light blocking window coverings.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denzel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little hotel, great amenities and plenty of food options around the area. Friendly staff and cool little gift shop
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic Local place! Staff is super friendly and helpful! Place is an older motel that is being fully renovated. Don't worry no construction noise. Almost a Boutique Motel! Room was Very clean and bed was a great pillowtop. It had a few furniture bruises. Based on what I saw, probably the next step in renovation.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delores

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Clean. Great cooked to order breakfast. Big patio to watch sunsets
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jack, Hacienda Heights

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Zafar, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy travel to/from White Sands NP. Friendly/helpful staff. The hotel is located just off of Highway 70 so lots of the standard chain food options close-by.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

loretta

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
I am pretty easy to please, but I was fairly annoyed with this stay. The property is old and most issues probably relate to that. After moving all of our gear into the room, we noticed that the curtains wouldn't close completely, leaving an 8" gap. We used safety pins to close them. Hot water for showers was hit or miss. Sometimes the water was hot. At other times it was only lukewarm. There were not enough electrical outlets for us to charge our electronics. I got a power strip to deal with this. The breakfast was not very good and was confusing. My wife got charged for things she assumed were free.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely owners and best night sleeping! Highly recommend and I travel a LOT!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I spent a week at this hotel. I have to be in town every couple of months for a week or so and was looking for a nice place to stay. The first couple of days were noisy from some remodeling work being done upstairs, when that was done the hot water in the shower didn't work for the last 3 days of my stay. When i brought it up to the staff they didn't seem to concerned and didn't even apologize for any of the inconvenience. I'm sure there's a better places to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Greatt front desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Eric

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioner rattled all night. Ran out of hot water during my shower. Few towels. Soap dispenser in shower was either low on soap or not working properly. TV small for 2005 (pathetically so for 2025). They have one pet policy online, and a different, more stringent pet policy after you book your reservation and get there. Somebody should ask the DA to prosecute them for fraud. I give two stars because the place was clean, and because there are limited alternatives in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A retro travel experience - staying in an updated motel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

esmeralda

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
convenient to sand dunes
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

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

Patient Staff!!

Amazing Experience!! John was Super helpful as our trip from Salt Lake City, UT was running late. But make sure we still got checked in and had a clean room waiting. Susan was also Great when we called during the day. Thank you so much Everyone!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointed so far…

Where to start? First, the first-floor room the lady says we were reserved for wasn’t ready at check-in (which was supposed to be at 4 pm). No apology given, instead was given a response of “Have you had dinner yet? Here’s a pamphlet of restaurants. Here’s a pamphlet of things to do”. When I pressed for a time frame that the room would be ready, I basically got a blank look and non-commitment of a time we could check in. The lady said “That room is being inspected”. What does that even mean? When we came back, the guy on duty did not give us the ground floor room we were told we would get when we tried to check in at 4 pm, but instead we were given a second floor room. So then I inquired about having a late check out, was initially told “Sure”, then he backtracked immediately and said “Well, actually a late checkout will be $25”. Lastly, the lady ahead of me at the check-in (the second try) said that the internet wasn’t working, to which the guy replied “There’s too many people online right now, just try later”. The main room itself has no overhead lights, and it took some finagling of one of the lights to the illuminate the ceiling, so it wasn’t so dark in the room. The two queen beds are of different heights (that’s just weird). The tv remote control seems to only work when standing right in front of the tv. I guess we’ll see how the rest of the stay goes. I might need to add more to the review.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Linda Snow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025