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The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Alamogordo with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
  • 28 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1021 S White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM, 88310

What's nearby

  • Flickinger Center for Performing Arts - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • New Mexico State University Alamogordo - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • International Space Hall of Fame - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • New Mexico Museum of Space History - 13 min drive - 4.5 miles

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

Hotel in the business district
At The Classic Desert Aire Hotel, you can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and an art gallery on site. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as shopping on site and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine, and a banquet hall
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, breakfast, and overall value
Room features
All 92 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 450 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • 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.
  • 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

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 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 16.22 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 16.22 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 30 to October 01
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Classic Desert Aire Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–10:00 PM. The pool is closed seasonally each year from October 20 to April 15.

Is The Classic Desert Aire Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, The Classic Desert Aire Hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 50 per stay and a fee of USD 16.22 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Classic Desert Aire Hotel located?

Situated in the business district, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Alameda Park Zoo, Flickinger Center for Performing Arts, and Tularosa Basin Museum of History. Toy Train Depot is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.

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The Classic Desert Aire Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 967 out of 1607 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 413 out of 1607 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1607 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1607 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1607 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

We had a great stay here! Rooms were clean and comfortable, staff were friendly, and breakfast was convenient and delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10

Breakfast was very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Cute little hotel, great amenities and plenty of food options around the area. Friendly staff and cool little gift shop
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Loved my stay here! The room was clean and comfortable. The hotel was cute and fit the area great. It was close to white sands national park, and was perfect for my trip to that area. I’d love to stay again if passing through.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great place to rest and Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

So unique! Loved it. Close to restaurants. Great gift store inside.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

The staff is great! The location was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Good place to stay while visiting White Sands National Park. Staff was very good, Rooms clean and free parking. Breakfast was good and healthy with several choice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Great location in town. Nice gift shop Breakfast included-order from menu. Not just buffet
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Super easy to check in, everyone was so nice and the breakfast was so so good. Felt good to stay at a smaller place rather than a chain, would absolutely come back and stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great staff and great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

A lot of character, conveniently located, good price, friendly staff. Great free breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Quiet, easy stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Very pleased with our stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Pretty decent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10

The stay was fine. Our room was outdated and was in need of some repair. The staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Completely satisfied with every aspect of our stay. Room was fresh and clean, staff was friendly, breakfast was free and filling.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Heather and John were so kind and helpful. After a stressful 24 hour drive their kindness and friendliness made it better.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great friendly staff, very nice souvenir store in lobby and hotel support local artist as evident in breakfast area. It's very pleasant place with great location for folks going to White Sands National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Lovely owners and best night sleeping! Highly recommend and I travel a LOT!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Easy travel to/from White Sands NP. Friendly/helpful staff. The hotel is located just off of Highway 70 so lots of the standard chain food options close-by.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Average motel, nothing fancy, but the rooms are decent and clean, we did see a couple of bugs during our stay in our room, but with the climate, it isn’t surprising. Wish they had restaurant open for lunch and dinner, they do have breakfast, but it is limited, but was good.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10

Quiet place to spend the night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Nice place to stay easily accessible
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025