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The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

3.0 star property
Alamogordo guestrooms with free WiFi

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Exterior
Reception
Front of property
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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1021 S White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM, 88310
  • Flickinger Center for Performing Arts
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Toy Train Depot
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • New Mexico Museum of Space History
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • 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

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Alamogordo

In Alamogordo .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Alamogordo hotel, you'll find Flickinger Center for Performing Arts and Toy Train Depot. New Mexico State University Alamogordo and International Space Hall of Fame are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Flickinger Center for Performing Arts - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Toy Train Depot - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • New Mexico State University Alamogordo - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • New Mexico Museum of Space History - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center - 9 min drive - 8.0 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 safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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
  • Safe

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 02 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
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The Classic Desert Aire Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 931 out of 1514 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 387 out of 1514 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1514 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1514 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1514 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we walked in to check in we felt appreciated. The young man who took care ²of us was very thorough and friendly. We were able to get a ground floor unit (hurray!) which I had requested before our stay. Accessing the room with the door card was tricky. My husband was usually able to get it to work after 5 or 6 tries but I wasn't so lucky. Once in, the room was charming. The space is quite large and well used. Some parts have been updated while others not which didn't bother me. The only issue we had was that there weren't plugs by the bed. The bed was soft and the pillows just right. Overall, we had everything we needed! Breakfast bears a mention. There is a restaurant on site. The voucher allows you to pick from one side of the menu free of charge. With that meal you get a drink. You have other options which is nice. The food was well prepared and tasty. Service was very slow, however. Getting our check (we ordered extras) took a very long time. Once our food came out I dont recall having our waitress check in on us which I understand if it's busy but it really wasn't. I would absolutely stay here again should we be in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, BARTLETT

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable but made a noise when getting in and out, a loud bang on one side. No extra pillows or blankets, sheets were a little scratchy on my face. Bathroom shower sprayed out of side and made quite a mess with water but it didn’t appear this was a new issue. Overall the room met my needs and the hotel was quiet and convenient. Staff was nice but breakfast was not cooked to order it seemed like the same items that would be put out on a buffet but just with service. Powdered eggs and quick fried or microwave potatoes, not ideal. Much better meal across the street and Waffle and Pancake Shoppe.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in with friendly staff. An older establishment but clean and tidy. Have stayed several times and will continue to do so!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jerry

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Fyn

Couldn’t use the shower. It was filthy with green mold, red mold, and still had a ring around the bathtub from previous users.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and clean.
Comfortable bed, clean linens & towels. Lot of Southwestern motif decorations - I liked it. Nice server at the included breakfast. I was pleased with our choice of this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well Rooms.were dated had that old room smell. Maybe replace the carpet. Hosts were very friendly. Thank you foe that
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice SWern motel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tyson

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The water pressure ws low. The hot water was only warm and never got hot. The bed was so high that my partner had to stand on a chair to get into it. The mattress was poor. The selection of television channels was left over from 1990. A roll of toilet paper had gotten wet and was put back on the toilet paper dispenser by the commode. Faucet was not clean. The attendant was pleasant. Te room heater was noisy. The curtains did not shut out all of the light. Overall, a below average envrionment....better options are available for the same price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff super friendly loved the hotel shop, breakfast is amazing, rooms are clean and comfortable and convenient to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place, would absolutely stay here again. Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Budget and location friendly for white sands
Ideal location and price for visiting white sands. Having breakfast and being pet friendly was a plus for us. Nothing fancy, budget friendly, and met our needs. I would stay again if we went back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Quarter

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was not very clean. The tub was gross.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fave in Alamogordo, NM
Amazing place. I was very surprised. I expected a no good place but it was the opposite. I think this is going to be my favorite place when I pass this way again. Thanks for the great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

LARRY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Luisa, NEW YORK

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Perfect location to go to White Sands. Honest accomodation and kind personnel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have family in the area and have atayed here twice. Always a great experiemce and we plan to visit again in the future :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, friendly, yummy breakfast
Outdated but clean and comfortable. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is from a menu of tasty dishes, although amounts are a little small.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024