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The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

3.0 star property
Alamogordo guestrooms with free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Private spa tub
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Front of property
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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 drapes, 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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(130 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 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

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 picnic area 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
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • 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.

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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 11:00 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.
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

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
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: USD 16.18 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.
  • Cribs (infant 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 16.18 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. 1063 out of 1776 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 447 out of 1776 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1776 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1776 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1776 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

BRIAN

Travelled with family
Rooms where clean but dated. Breakfast was better than the average hotel breakfast but not great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James, Issaquah

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan, Layton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent check-in personnel! Very impressive!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

mario

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The motel seemed to be recently renovated, and it was obvious care had been taken to try to make the rooms comfortable and modern. The staff were pleasant, and the room was clean. The mattress was older and not terribly comfortable, and there was a musty smell to the room. However, delicious, complimentary breakfast burritos were served in their cafe, and overall, my stay was a positive experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
First room we were given it smelled like an ashtray. The second room the lights did not work in the main area or bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast! Close walking distance to restaurants, my husband has difficulty walking. But he had no problem, restaurants very near. Room clean. But a bit dated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Leisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was nice to have several fairly hearty breakfast options free of charge. However, the food tended to arrive at the table cold to luke warm. The large, accessible room was great. Although the shower curtain was too short. So, the shower sprayed a lot of water on the bathroom floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room although older. Comfortable bed. We'd stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gilberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly staff. Good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff & clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siri chandana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just book it! Don’t give a second thought and k anything! I had a wonderful stay .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Motel, clean comfortable rooms, great staff, very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Anmol

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie F

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was made as needed however the potatoes were not as hot as I would like
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom needs updating. Low water pressure
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Motel is AWESOME!!!! Has been remodeled and turned out with the Southwestern Style! Great staff, and the property is spotless, very, very comfortable mattress and the pillows. The place to stay to relax from the road!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is older but everything that you need. The buildings have beautiful artwork done by a local artist. The location is very convenient and easy to find. The staff are all friendly and helpful. Breakfast was at the restaurant attached to the gift shop and was all delicious! The bathroom could have been a bit cleaner and the mattresses were old, but overall great experience. We would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean, they had sleds to borrow for the park, breakfast bowl was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Susana

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was awesome. The first room smelled, so thet gladly switched us to another room. The bed and showers were great. They have free cook to order breakfast which was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025