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White Sands Motel

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White Sands Motel provides free continental breakfast and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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A bed with a colorful quilt, a bedside table with a lamp, and a striped chair.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 260 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, a small table with a chair, a desk with a lamp, and a coffee maker.

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 260 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a round table, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 260 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bathroom with a bathtub, a showerhead, and a towel rack.

Standard Suite, Multiple Beds, Mountain View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 371 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Alamogordo is home to White Sands Motel. Tularosa Basin Museum of History and Toy Train Depot are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Alameda Park Zoo and Flickinger Center for Performing Arts. New Mexico Museum of Space History and The Tunnel Stop are also worth visiting. Visit our Alamogordo travel guide
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1101 S. WHITE SANDS BLVD., Alamogordo, NM, 88310

What's nearby

  • A model train with the number 99 6001 on the front, miniature figures, and a station platform.
    Toy Train Depot
    4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Alameda Park Zoo
    3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Flickinger Center for Performing Arts
    3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Tularosa Basin Museum of History
    3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Shroud Exhibit and Museum
    6 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • El Paso International Airport (ELP)
    93 min drive

Restaurants

  • Buffalo Wild Wings
    4 min walk
  • McDonald's
    13 min walk
  • Del Taco
    7 min walk
  • Dutch Bros Coffee
    8 min walk
  • Starbucks
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

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 continental breakfast

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is White Sands Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at White Sands Motel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at White Sands Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is White Sands Motel located?

Situated in Alamogordo, this motel 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 (4.2 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

White Sands Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 393 out of 596 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 596 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 596 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 596 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 596 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was pretty clean. Kept up nicely for an older property. Continental breakfast good. It's not the Ritz but good value for the money. Close to shopping, restaurants, and Wjite Sands park.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The White Sands Motel was a delightful blast to the past. They did a great job renovating the rooms while maintaining the original character of the place; new carpet, bedding, shower curtain, fresh paint. Rooms are small but super clean and comfortable. Staff was delightful; friendly and welcoming. We would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady at the front was super nice and made sure we knew if we needed anything to call her. The place was older but updated and very clean. Very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is great. You can park right in front of your room, or if you have a trailer there is plenty of space available
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's the second time we stay over, in a few words it's a great hotel, it has all you need to be comfortable in a very well maintained area. Staff are very friendly,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures don’t do the place justice! The cleanest hotel I’ve been at in a long time and very well maintained!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for sleeping, rooms need updating, very clean overall
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, staff friendly, breakfast was ok and parking seemed to be safe.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a retro (1960) motel experience, this is the place. However, it has modern bedding and lighting. But still, it definitely created nostalgia the minute I walked into the room. I grew up travelling route 66 and this is the type of motel my family always stayed in. It was very clean with nice beds and bedding. It was a very hot summer day when I stayed there but the room air conditioner kept the temperature nice and cool. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean property with well appointed room. Staff is very polite.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and attentive owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A typical 1950's motel but updated and well maintained. Nice and clean. Park right outside your room! Convenient location with many dining options nearby. Breakfast was a nice variety of cold items (fruit, yogurt, muffins, and cereal. They have saucer sleds you can borrow to slide at White Sands National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A classic mid-20th-century retro hotel with vintage neon signage. Maintained and immaculate. Don’t pass this gem up! Breakfast is conservative with cereals and various bread selections.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is the cutest little vintage retro motel near White Sands National Park. The rooms are clean and they have a nice continental breakfast. We want a more authentic experience rather than staying at a chain hotel and this one is a great fit!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Great staff and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great value for the money. Friendly, attentive staff. Great to see some of these 'classic' roadside motels being brought back to their former state!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Nice simple breakfast. Friendly staff. Walking distance to several restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room - comfortable bed - friendly owner
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean rooms, safe and well lit parking lot. Cool well maintained retro place. Very convenient to Alamogordo and White Sands park. I really liked that they had sleds for the dunes we could borrow.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, nostalgic motel. Friendly staff and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good room at a good price
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well-maintained old-fashioned motel. Clean, nicely painted. So nice to not have gray walls. Worth staying just for the neon sign
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Front desk folks were gracious and friendly. The room was tidy and comfortable. The beds. Oh, we enjoyed the beds - wished we could have taken them with us. Great location and close to many eateries and in-town destinations.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, pleasant staff, good value
Stayed 1 night in May 2025