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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
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Front of property
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 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 | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(80 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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 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 centre, this smoke-free hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and a business centre. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, conference space, laundry facilities and barbecues are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Classic Desert Aire Hotel offers 92 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

This Alamogordo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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

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

Our customers tell us that 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 Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and a meeting room
  • On-site 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 centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this hotel measures 450 square feet (42 square metres) 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 a 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
  • 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

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 20 October to 15 April:
  • 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.
  • Cots (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.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 30 May and close on 01 October.
  • 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

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Best Western Desert Aire Motor Alamogordo

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The Classic Desert Aire

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The Classic Desert Aire Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1047 out of 1790 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 454 out of 1790 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1790 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1790 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1790 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice throwback motel experience. We loved it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Hatch Chili breakfast burrito in the diner for breakfast; the staff was very polite and endearing!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was perfect for a last minute overnight stay. Clean room. However the sower could use some work.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good breakfast, easy access.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

6/10 Okay

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, clean room, above average breakfast, but the facility has seen better days. Older mattress, squeaky metal bedframe. Still ok for the price .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff! Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Ralph

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were friendly. Room was fine. Offered BBQ dinner and a free breakfast if you stayed there. Lots of restaurants around the area too
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

valerie

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

8/10 Good

Aimee, Medway

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Bethany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our check in was easy. The room was clean. They had someone offering BBQ at the restaurant for dinner. It was good and the free breakfast was really good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Michele

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Friendly staff. Older hotel but kept up.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was remodeled and spotless. I would recommend this place to my friend and family. The staff was friendly and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Honestly, we weren't expecting much from the price we paid, but it blew us away. The room was clean and really well maintained, staff was friendly, and the breakfast was great! One if the best places we stayed at on our New Mexico journey.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean but not at all what the picture was.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniella

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel for one night. Economical and clean. A little dated
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were recently renovated. It was great to have a walk in shower. Breakfast was freshly prepared and very good. The staff was friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
had a good time
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was as it stated however the bathroom smelt like straight chemicals, the spa tub when draining pushed the water up in the bathroom tub leaving pipe residue all in the tub and it the bathroom tub does not drain well making it difficult to take a actual shower. Not on the hotel but the people above us were extremely loud, yelling and stomping and I assume fighting so it made it hard to sleep at night. But this is a nice room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Challis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Friendly. Ample parking for my truck and u haul trailer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026