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Desert Air Motel

2.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Sanderson motel

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Exterior
Outdoor banquet area
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds
Reception
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
806 W Oak St, Sanderson, TX, 79848
  • Masonic Hall
    13 min walk
  • Terrell County Visitor Center
    14 min walk
  • Roundhouse Cafe
    8 min walk
  • Sanderson Station
    1 min drive

Room options

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Premium Room

Premium Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort House | Living area

Comfort House

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Mountain View | Living area

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the area

Sanderson

In Sanderson .Within a 15-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Masonic Hall and Terrell County Visitor Center. Terrell County Memorial Museum is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.
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What's nearby

  • Masonic Hall - 13 min walk
  • Terrell County Visitor Center - 14 min walk
  • Terrell County Memorial Museum - 20 min walk

Getting around

  • Sanderson Station - 1 min drive
  • Del Rio, TX (DRT-Del Rio Intl.) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mitchell Ranches - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chile con Arnie - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Julio's Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Roundhouse Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dairy King - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Desert Air Motel

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Sanderson motel
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Desert Air Motel. Self parking is free.

This Sanderson motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1960
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
Desert Air Motel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. These individually furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include kitchen islands. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 poolside bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 20.00 for check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20.00

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • 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 fee: USD 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: USD 20.00 for check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in March and close in December.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Property is also known as

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Desert Air Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 299 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 299 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 299 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 299 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 299 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stop on the way to Big Bend. Staff was nice, pool was refreshing. Will definitely stay here again if we get the chance
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely refurbished older motel great ac comfortable bed good pool and outdoor commons area. Was there for a class reunion. It was a wonderful motel ecperience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Morris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very retro hotel. Has been taken pretty good care of. Clean , beds comfortable. Not much space to store belongings. Would stay again if needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It feels like you step back into the 1950s.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute and clean motel with a bus breakfast! Walkable and close to Big Bend, highly recommend :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nestled in the heart of Sanderson, TX, the Desert Air Motel offers a delightful blend of classic charm and comfort. This hidden gem on I-90 is a great place to stop on your road trip. Due to weather we had to switch our reservation around and Jessica at the front desk was super accommodating and helpful. We can't recommend this place enough. We also happened upon a great little honky tonk down the road at the open air Ranch House Restaurant, featuring a talented young country musician named Landry Walls. The Desert Air is definitely worth a stop in Sanderson.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Christina

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is wonderful, clean, great pool, and wonderful outside sitting. Cute play area, great parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful!! They are putting in many upgrades that are awesome!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an awesome retro style motel. The pool was new and the converted school bus breakfast was something to remember.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friends trip
We arrived after office hours and they made it convenient to get into our room. Rooms and entire motel were cute and clean. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place.
Very 1950's vibe. Updated and clean. There was a bench in front of the room so you could sit outside. I arrived early and the owner came to the office inspite of my being early. The rooms have Refrigerated Air.😃 A.K.A. air conditioning. 😁 I would certainly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place.
Very 1950's vibe. Updated and clean. There was a bench in front of the room so you could sit outside. I arrived early and the owner came to the office to check me in inspite of being early. The rooms have Refrigerated Air.😃 A.K.A. air conditioning. 😁 I would certainly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe E

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Matt our host was very friendly and welcoming and the whole property was very clean and well maintained. An oasis in the middle of nowhere and a great stop over option. Breakfast is available in the room, chocolate milk and chocolate rice crispies - but lots of other good stuff too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antrix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The check-in process was good. The property manager called to ensure seamless late check-in process. The room was kept ready.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Awesome environment
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sanderson - near Big Bend
Cute re-done motel. The only restaurant in town was closed the night we were there to cater to another function. Breakfast items provided in the room. Patio was cute. Coffee was available in the room, but did not find a filter.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip, Mancos

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really loved having access to the private patio that was adjacent to our room. Water pressure in the shower could have been a bit higher. Otherwise, a very nice stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good choice, but not without flaws
Good place to stay if on the way to or from Big Bend NP. Not many good food options in town. Room was clean and had good airflow through windows. However, mattresses on beds seemed old and lumpy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024