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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
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In the heart of the business district, The Classic Desert Aire Hotel offers a warm retreat with cooked-to-order breakfast, a sun-kissed terrace, and an on-site art gallery. Unwind by the seasonal pool or explore shopping options within walking distance. With dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage available, previous guests rave about dining options and overall value.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
The current price is AED 347
AED 393 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa 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 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 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 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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 | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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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About the neighborhood

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1021 S White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM, 88310

What's nearby

  • Flickinger Center for Performing Arts - 3 min drive
  • Toy Train Depot - 4 min drive
  • New Mexico State University Alamogordo - 8 min drive
  • New Mexico Museum of Space History - 8 min drive
  • Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center - 9 min drive

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
  • 1 meeting room, luggage storage, and a vending machine
  • 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 feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. 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 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–10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Fitness center
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Fence around the pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space (450 square feet)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun 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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Fan
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 02 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 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Flickinger Center for Performing Arts and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Toy Train Depot. New Mexico State University Alamogordo and International Space Hall of Fame are also within 6 mi (10 km).

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 918 out of 1483 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 1483 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1483 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1483 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1483 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jayson

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No frills basic motel with restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Roberta

Traveled with pets
The room was small, but ok. The bed was horrible. I didn’t sleep at all it was so hard. There were no good potty areas for the dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The jacuzzi Suite is a Romantic Room. We loved it!!! And The complimentary breakfast atnthe restaurant was a plus!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay there for 2 nights while we visited White Sands. Breakfast was fantastic! So much better than other places we've been. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Thank you for loaning us 2 sleds for the dunes. Lastly I appreciate all the sniff and potty places for my dog. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin, TOMAHAWK

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place,good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here. There are several chain options in the areas.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, very comfortable very clean. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Peter

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Poor WiFi- some could not get on or stay on, Poor mattresses and squeaky bed frames Few bugs in bathroom NO shampoo or soap in bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The decor.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Over all our stay was good friendly staff. Our drapes were not closing and maintenance came to fix the issue within 5 minutes. Only thing is you can hear everything going on outside cleaning crew/guests/ pets were a little loud so we were up my 7am everyday but nothing that would make me not go back .. def a 9/10 I would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older, local hotel, but well-kept. Don't expect it to be like a mainstream competitor, but do expect good customer service, and clean, simple rooms. Breakfast, restaurant style, is unique and enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Marty, Fort Worth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ameya Vilas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Property was ok. Its more like a motel than a hotel. Room and Bathroom was dated and not very clean. Everything was scrammed in a small room. Not the best of the stay but also not the worst. Staff is humble. Breakfast option is limited and basic.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dimitri, Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun room and very helpful staff
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was clean and fairly well maintained. Breakfast was good and employees were friendly. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRYAN

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Shihee

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The bathroom was old.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Antoinette

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Yuma

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We always stay here. It’s older but great for people with pets. The staff is super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025