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The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

3.0 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Private spa tub
Front of property
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1021 S White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM, 88310
  • Place, Alameda Park Zoo
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Tularosa Basin Museum of History
    ‪2 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 | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(87 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, 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 | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Desk, blackout curtains, 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 | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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 curtains, 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 | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

Desk, blackout curtains, 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

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About this property

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

Along with a fitness centre, this smoke-free hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and a business centre. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, conference space, laundry facilities and barbecues are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Classic Desert Aire Hotel offers 92 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

This Alamogordo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children aged under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel. During your stay, you'll be close to Tularosa Basin Museum of History. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a gym.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking, extended parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and a meeting room
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests love the restaurant and breakfast
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Alameda Park Zoo and a few minutes from Tularosa Basin Museum of History
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
The Classic Desert Aire Hotel offers its guests a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this hotel measures 450 square feet (42 square metres) 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.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

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
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 20 October to 15 April:
  • 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 5:00 AM - midnight.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 30 May and close on 01 October.
  • 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. 1053 out of 1771 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 442 out of 1771 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1771 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1771 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1771 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Parry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, hot tub worked well, property was in good shape. Check in person was nice and friendly and offered good suggestions. Breakfast was very good as well. Internet was a little spotty but they are working on that so hopefully in the near future that won't be an issue.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very accommodating to my needs. I asked to be placed away from smoking neighbors because of my asthma.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent motel and the manager and staff were all top-notch. Don't skip the breakfast in the cafe int the motel. Made from scratch and excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicol, Dayton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Made a quick overnight stop on a road trip, so happy we stopped here! Charming hotel, great staff, and everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula, Amarillo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very comfortable front desk were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rhapsody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! Friendly, attentive, and professional staff. Check in was a breeze! Rooms are spacious and clean. Great location close to the national park and I appreciate the extra security measures they put in place. This hotel is also affordable, especially when considering the made to order included breakfast. Great to support a local family owned business.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was clean, comfortable and roomy, equipped with all you might need for the night. Dog friendly, too. Staff was very pleasant. Breakfast that came with the stay was made to order in their restaurant. They also had a nice gift shop in the lobby. Property was in nice condition.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Elin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The lights didn’t work, the sheets didn’t fit on the bed and kept slipping off, the lights outside were so bright and the curtains didn’t block them at all, and the fan was very loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly, especially Jesse. I had car trouble, which extended my stay from 2 nights to 6, and Jesse was nice enough to give me a discounted rate. He also let me stay in the room later than usual since my car took so long on the day of checkout. They really went above and beyond to take care of me, which is unlike most hotel experiences. Don't hesitate to stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Steve

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wifi was virtually useless. Room was dark, even with all the lights on.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gracie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deionna

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My room was clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, staff was very helpful and super nice. They even lent us saucers and wax to go sliding on at White Sands! Breakfast was quick and well prepared.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

brandy

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

CECILIA

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty and the bathtub with mold. Not happy with the cleaning. Everywhere you turn around
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spotless and a wonderful surprise. We stayed New Years Eve while traveling. The breakfast eggs were “warm” the toast and breakfast meat cold. Not sure if that was due to New Years Day. Would stay again, price point was great for what was needed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Errol

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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