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The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Alamogordo hotel

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

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
(86 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
(7 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
(77 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
(9 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(135 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 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

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Alamogordo hotel
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 3-star 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. 1049 out of 1761 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 438 out of 1761 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1761 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1761 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1761 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

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

VyVy, Burbank

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so attentive and informative. Breakfast selections felt like a comfy luxury and loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All staff was great! Room was clean! Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arjun

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff. Well maintained for the budget prices. Breakfast was very flavorful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Rama

Room was a bit run-down.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa, Middleton

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best customer service ever. Chatted with some of the employees & learned a lot about community. Spotless room, nice bed, & great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rameshwar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. Great cozy room with desert vibes. Awesomen breakfast with multiple options. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

JAY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was period appropriate.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas T.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful when we were arriving after 1am (when the front desk closes), they left us keys and easy instructions to access. Breakfast was made to order and had multiple free options and the ability to pay for upgrades.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was my second stay with them and won't be my last. Spotless rooms, Amazing Staff! Feels more like being home than a hotel! It is an older hotel that has been renovated and is still being updated. Just adds to the character!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spotless, excellent staff, very good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Aiden, Carson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The curtain didn't work Laundry was bad
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mai Xee

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A very attractive building, decorated with colorful Pueblo motifs inside and out. Staff members were pleasant and helpful. Excellent breakfast provided from the menu in the restaurant. The room was spotless It was bigger than the usual chain room, with a desk and armchair. The minifridge (with freezer), microwave, and coffee maker were tidily stacked in a nook. The microwave and coffee maker sat on a shelf that was just the right height. Small closet space with shelf, and another space to the right with iron and ironing board. It was also perfect for our dog's dishes -- accessible but out of the way. We had only two complaints -- first, the wifi was appalling. It was never more than "poor," even at 5 in the morning, and dropped frequently. Second, the shower was the narrowest I've ever seen. It did have a grab bar, but that made it even narrower.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pranav, Blacksburg

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

TaKeisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, with a great balance of modern and "frozen in time" style. The drive to White Sands was easy from here, and we got our sand boards for free from the Desert Aire.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel. Room was perfect, the breakfast fast delicious, the staff very attentive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience! Big room, nice staff, quiet area, and clean!! We always come here!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Solid spot. The staff is lovely. Comfortable and clean rooms. Also pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siqi

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Raphael

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Santhosh

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are awesome friendly and helpful. Good and best for price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025