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The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

3.0 star property

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Relax by the pool surrounded by a spacious deck and comfortable seating areas.
Relax in a serene outdoor space surrounded by lush greenery and a vibrant mural.
Experience the charm of Pendleton Woolen Mills, a local business offering a variety of woolen products.
Hotel features a striking metal roof and red facade, surrounded by palm trees and a covered parking area.
Bathroom features a sink, mirror, and patterned tile design.

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1021 S White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM, 88310
  • New Mexico State University Alamogordo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • New Mexico Museum of Space History
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(79 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(120 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Alamogordo

Located in Alamogordo, The Classic Desert Aire Hotel is in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Alameda Park Zoo and Tularosa Basin Museum of History. .This hotel is 14.3 mi (22.9 km) from White Sands National Park and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Flickinger Center for Performing Arts.

What's nearby

  • Toy Train Depot - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • New Mexico State University Alamogordo - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • International Space Hall of Fame - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • New Mexico Museum of Space History - 13 min drive - 7.2 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

Hotel in Alamogordo with free breakfast and a fitness center
The Classic Desert Aire Hotel offers 92 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 92 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and a picnic area.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Alamogordo? This hotel has 450 square feet (42 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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 centre
  • 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 bathroom
  • 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

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

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 990 out of 1671 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 437 out of 1671 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1671 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1671 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1671 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 Excellent

loretta

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
I am pretty easy to please, but I was fairly annoyed with this stay. The property is old and most issues probably relate to that. After moving all of our gear into the room, we noticed that the curtains wouldn't close completely, leaving an 8" gap. We used safety pins to close them. Hot water for showers was hit or miss. Sometimes the water was hot. At other times it was only lukewarm. There were not enough electrical outlets for us to charge our electronics. I got a power strip to deal with this. The breakfast was not very good and was confusing. My wife got charged for things she assumed were free.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely owners and best night sleeping! Highly recommend and I travel a LOT!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I spent a week at this hotel. I have to be in town every couple of months for a week or so and was looking for a nice place to stay. The first couple of days were noisy from some remodeling work being done upstairs, when that was done the hot water in the shower didn't work for the last 3 days of my stay. When i brought it up to the staff they didn't seem to concerned and didn't even apologize for any of the inconvenience. I'm sure there's a better places to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Greatt front desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Eric

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioner rattled all night. Ran out of hot water during my shower. Few towels. Soap dispenser in shower was either low on soap or not working properly. TV small for 2005 (pathetically so for 2025). They have one pet policy online, and a different, more stringent pet policy after you book your reservation and get there. Somebody should ask the DA to prosecute them for fraud. I give two stars because the place was clean, and because there are limited alternatives in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A retro travel experience - staying in an updated motel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

esmeralda

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
convenient to sand dunes
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Patient Staff!!

Amazing Experience!! John was Super helpful as our trip from Salt Lake City, UT was running late. But make sure we still got checked in and had a clean room waiting. Susan was also Great when we called during the day. Thank you so much Everyone!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointed so far…

Where to start? First, the first-floor room the lady says we were reserved for wasn’t ready at check-in (which was supposed to be at 4 pm). No apology given, instead was given a response of “Have you had dinner yet? Here’s a pamphlet of restaurants. Here’s a pamphlet of things to do”. When I pressed for a time frame that the room would be ready, I basically got a blank look and non-commitment of a time we could check in. The lady said “That room is being inspected”. What does that even mean? When we came back, the guy on duty did not give us the ground floor room we were told we would get when we tried to check in at 4 pm, but instead we were given a second floor room. So then I inquired about having a late check out, was initially told “Sure”, then he backtracked immediately and said “Well, actually a late checkout will be $25”. Lastly, the lady ahead of me at the check-in (the second try) said that the internet wasn’t working, to which the guy replied “There’s too many people online right now, just try later”. The main room itself has no overhead lights, and it took some finagling of one of the lights to the illuminate the ceiling, so it wasn’t so dark in the room. The two queen beds are of different heights (that’s just weird). The tv remote control seems to only work when standing right in front of the tv. I guess we’ll see how the rest of the stay goes. I might need to add more to the review.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Linda Snow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would totally stay here again! Room was clean and comfortable, staff was friendly and helpful, and the complimentary breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Nelson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lot of character, conveniently located, good price, friendly staff. Great free breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location, comfortable, and I truly appreciated a free homemade breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Juandiego

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was great although it was very clean, there was hair left behind from previous tenants,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
God breakfast options. Can be noisy in the morning
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brady

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025