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The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Alamogordo with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Front of property
Front of property
Exterior
Located in the business district, The Classic Desert Aire Hotel offers cooked-to-order breakfasts, a sun-kissed terrace, an on-site art gallery, a seasonal pool, and nearby shopping. Practical amenities include dry cleaning, laundry services, and luggage storage.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
The current price is €78
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(82 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
Separate bedroom
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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(71 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - double
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Located in Alamogordo, The Classic Desert Aire Hotel is in the business district. Heart of the Desert Pistachios & Wine and Cloudcroft Ice Rink are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore White Sands National Park and Oliver Lee Memorial State Park. Alameda Park Zoo and Toy Train Depot are also worth visiting.
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1021 S White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM, 88310

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

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪575 Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive

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 laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • A front desk safe, barbecues and smoke-free property
  • A banquet hall and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, breakfast and overall value
Room features
All 92 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and baths or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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 20 October to 15 April:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

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
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

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from 30 May to 01 October
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 to 10:00 PM. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from October 20 until April 15.

How much does it cost to stay at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel?

As of 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel on 27 Sept 2025 start from €78.44, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 16.18 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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Classic Desert Aire Hotel located?

Situated in the business district, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Alameda Park Zoo, Flickinger Center for Performing Arts and Tularosa Basin Museum of History. Toy Train Depot is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.

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Reviews

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1008 out of 1714 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 452 out of 1714 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1714 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1714 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1714 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the breakfasts!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decor was wonderful, good prices and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent, the bed comfortable, and the staff was genuinely hospitable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family owned.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff. Quiet hotel. Good value. Definitely recommend if you're passing through Alamogordo.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John was exceptional ~ friendly, helpful and kind
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Staff was super friendly, went above and beyond for us checking in late. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and comfortable. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They keep improving the hotel and offer a great breakfast with the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ankit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay when you are in the city
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable. Good, made to order breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sree Charan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good room , welcoming staff and overall decent place for a day stay !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms could do with an upgrade. There was a constant musty smell and we could hear people walking in the room above us. The staff were amazing though and we loved the gift shop. Overall decent for a one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and pet friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff members were nice, made to order free breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was nice and convenient. And a pretty good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, nice staff, clean room. Nice pool. There were to luggage stands in the room, excellent since someone has to put their suitcase on a chair or somewhere. Breakfast was excellent and included in the room price. Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really liked it. Friendly staff and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was wonderful, room was clean, for the price, loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's definitely classic... comfortable but old. The room smelled musty... not fresh. The staff was friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Liked the people. Room and bathroom a little dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here! Rooms were clean and comfortable, staff were friendly, and breakfast was convenient and delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great low cost motel. Staff were friendly and happy to help. Room was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025