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The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

3.0 star property

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A modern kitchen with a central island, a ceiling fan, and a large mirror reflecting the room.
A child sitting in a colorful outdoor seating area with a sign that reads "WARRANTED TO BE A PENDELTON WOOLEN MILLS" and a large window with a view of the sky and buildings.
A spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, ceiling fans, and a bar area.
A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a sink.
A pool area with a person sitting by the poolside, a building with a metal roof, and a clear blue sky.

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, Flickinger Center for Performing Arts
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Tularosa Basin Museum of History
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Toy Train Depot
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread and white pillows. There is a framed picture on the wall above the beds and a floor lamp between them.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(96 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a telephone, and a mirror.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(85 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall with framed pictures.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

A bed with a patterned bedspread, two white pillows, and two bedside lamps.

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a TV, desk, two chairs, and two beds with patterned blankets.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A bathroom with a tiled wall, a large mirror, a sink, and a television on a cabinet.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, and a framed picture on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(143 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, and a framed picture on the wall.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

Along with a fitness center, this smoke-free hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and a business center. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, conference space, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel. During your stay, you'll be close to Tularosa Basin Museum of History. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a gym.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking, extended parking, and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a business center, and a meeting room
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests love the breakfast and restaurant
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Alameda Park Zoo and a few minutes from Tularosa Basin Museum of History
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
The Classic Desert Aire Hotel offers its guests a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this hotel measures 450 square feet (42 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly The Classic Desert Aire Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Alamogordo hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 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
  • 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: USD 16.18 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 5:00 AM - midnight.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 30 and close October 01.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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. 1017 out of 1744 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 442 out of 1744 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1744 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1744 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1744 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding place great breakfast and the place looked amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel and have stayed many times. Staff is great, rooms remodeled, and they have an excellent breakfast and now really good barbeque
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eugenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leena

Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed at this hotel before and will stay again. It is quaint, clean, and comfortable. Staff is friendly and hot breakfast to order hits the spot!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

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I enjoyed my stay. The staff was very friendly. I would come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bennet

Perfect Stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very nice. Location and breakfast excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was spacious, clean and functional, room rate was good value - no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Layla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and nice made to order breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free breakfast coupons, large clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ankita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and great rooms and surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay, enjoyed the property, very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alfonso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoy my stay every time I’m in town. My go to place. Added bonus this trip was the BBQ guy on the patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great, great breakfast, staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was the cleanest resort we have ever stayed in and was very quiet, irher than the occasional train passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic breakfast, pretty clean overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Centurylink

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was absolutely delicious and free - actual Menu options. We will stay for sure again - Very cool gift shop nice retro location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice size clean room. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at a reasonable price! A fun little hotel/motel. Breakfast was great for a place at this price level. Way better than the crap food you get at the cheaper chains. Room was clean and comfortable. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints. Place was decent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

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