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The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

3.0 star property
Art and nature blend at this charming retreat where guests savor delicious meals, relax by the outdoor pool with sun loungers, and explore nearby shopping areas.

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Private spa tub - The Classic Desert Aire Hotel (Alamogordo)
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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas - The Classic Desert Aire Hotel (Alamogordo)
Located in the business district, The Classic Desert Aire Hotel offers cooked-to-order breakfasts, a sun-kissed terrace, an on-site art gallery, a seasonal pool, and nearby shopping. Practical amenities include dry cleaning, laundry services, and luggage storage.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(84 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 37 sq m
  • 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
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 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 drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(75 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Sofa bed
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(128 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • 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
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Alamogordo, The Classic Desert Aire Hotel is in the business district. Heart of the Desert Pistachios & Wine and Cloudcroft Ice Rink are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore White Sands National Park and Oliver Lee Memorial State Park. Alameda Park Zoo and Toy Train Depot are also worth visiting. Visit our Alamogordo travel guide
Map
1021 S White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM, 88310

What's nearby

  • White Sands National Monument which includes a sunset and a sandy beach
    White Sands National Park
    15 min drive - 16.4 miles
  • Alameda Park Zoo
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Tularosa Basin Museum of History
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • World's Largest Pistachio
    11 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • New Mexico Museum of Space History
    12 min drive - 4.5 miles

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

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 laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • A banquet hall, barbecue grills, and 1 meeting room
  • Smoke-free premises and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about 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

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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
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • 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.
  • 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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 16.18 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 16.18 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 16.18 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

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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Reviews

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1059 out of 1763 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 441 out of 1763 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1763 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1763 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1763 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

ronald

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

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

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

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Front desk and dining staff were great. Breakfast was tasty and plentiful. Room was OK. Beds decent; shower weak Room heater was sufficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

VyVy

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

8/10 Good

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good hot meal
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

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

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

Parry

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

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here are very, very helpful and kind. The room was comfortable. I especially loved the whirlpool bathtub. They have a cute gift shop and even treats for the dog. I highly recommend this motel.
Stayed 1 night 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

Arjun

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast options were great, and a nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really nice staff and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Santhosh

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

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

TaKeisha

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

Dongsheng

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff is nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at this motel! Rooms were clean, area was safe and walkable, overall a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lee Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I enjoyed my stay at the hotel. The room was spacious and had all of the usual/expected items. Each staff person we spoke with was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very nice and accommodating. The room was quaint, clean and comfortable. If you are looking for luxury then this is not for you, if you are looking for a nice place to stay in a budget this is great. Free breakfast was delicious and wait staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025