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The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

3.0 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Private spa tub
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1021 S White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM, 88310
  • Place, Alameda Park Zoo
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Tularosa Basin Museum of History
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, White Sands National Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(89 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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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

  • Alameda Park Zoo - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Tularosa Basin Museum of History - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • World's Largest Pistachio - 11 min drive - 17.7 km
  • New Mexico Museum of Space History - 14 min drive - 9.5 km
  • White Sands National Park - 15 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

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 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. 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 11:00 AM.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 11:00 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 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.
  • 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

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
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

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

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1053 out of 1787 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 450 out of 1787 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 1787 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1787 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1787 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jessica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This was our second stay and we've had a very enjoyable rest there. The rooms were clean, beds comfortable and the grounds well kept. They even have an area for your pet to do his business. The staff is very professional and welcoming. Breakfast is awesome and plenty of space for parking. We would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, comfy and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yeon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. room ,staff , check in was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 2 nights at THE CLASSIC DESERT AIRE. The staff were so friendly & welcoming. They attended to any concern, or request we may have had. The room was clean, comfortable, quiet and roomy. We loved the warm custom breakfast menu that was included with our room as well. Kudos to the staff! They really made our stay special.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jayson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, awesome breakfast. The beds need to be replaced. Great value
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jesse

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff is so nice and courteous. My third time staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brentnol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff here are just amazing! If you want a cozy stay with some warm people and you love Green Chili (highly recommend!!) -stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Dali

Travelled with partner
Very noisy. The heater/AC unit is also making loud noise to the point that we have to turn off heating and slept in cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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

Gerardo

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Parry

Travelled with partner
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

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very accommodating to my needs. I asked to be placed away from smoking neighbors because of my asthma.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent motel and the manager and staff were all top-notch. Don't skip the breakfast in the cafe int the motel. Made from scratch and excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicol, Dayton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Made a quick overnight stop on a road trip, so happy we stopped here! Charming hotel, great staff, and everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula, Amarillo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

BRIAN

Travelled with family
Rooms where clean but dated. Breakfast was better than the average hotel breakfast but not great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

8/10 Good

Diane

Stayed 1 night 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