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Desert Air Motel

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
Reception
Outdoor banquet area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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Map
806 W Oak St, Sanderson, TX, 79848
  • Masonic Hall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Terrell County Visitor Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Terrell County Memorial Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

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Premium Room | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort House | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Comfort House

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Mountain View | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About this property

Desert Air Motel

Motel in Sanderson with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool
This smoke-free motel features an outdoor pool, a poolside bar and a snack bar/deli. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, a 24-hour front desk and barbecues are on-site.
Desert Air Motel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. This individually furnished accommodation has separate dining areas and includes kitchen islands. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Desert Air Motel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Masonic Hall. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the pool bar
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent and a playground
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Masonic Hall and Terrell County Visitor Center
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Desert Air Motel. Self parking is free.

This Sanderson motel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1960
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 20.00 for check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20.00

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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 fee: USD 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: USD 20.00 for check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in March and close in December.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Desert Air Motel Sanderson
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Desert Air Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 335 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

NITIN, Houston

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool and pavilion area was a relaxing spot, and the breakfast bus was a cool touch.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place to stay on the way to Big Bend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rainer, Spartanburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice and recently renewed rooms. Surely the best option in Sanderson
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kieth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quirky in a good way reminds me of a Route 66 hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

NITIN, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun retro type motel. Comfortable and clean. Convenient for our trip to Big Bend. Good breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an isolated area, so not many hotels. It's right on the main roadway with a gas station across the street, so it could be a little noisey. The room was a bit small but had a retro design and clean. It's a bit pricey, but there's not much else to choose from
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Okay

There are not many hotels in this area so this was it. The internet was not working so I used my phone's hotspot. The mattress was not real comfortable. Someone tried to get into my vehicle during the night but the alarm scared them off.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joze

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Feel of a motel of the 40-50s but up to date. Better than what I was expecting. Love the breakfast bus.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisol

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

J Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and appeared to be recently renovated. If continuing to work on improvements I would get new towels and add a hairdryer to the room. Staff were very friendly and efficient. I like the retro feel to the place. We don’t usually stay in motels but would recommend this one if passing through as we were.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sjors

Liked: Staff & service
great place for travel in/out of BB park, we rented the little house which was great. staff supernice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool motel! Old and vintage but nicely remodeled. An unforgettable experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moshe

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
OMG, this property makes me rethink any other I had rated 5 stars: this is exactly what a hotel stay should be. Quaint and comfortable with lounging areas, fire pit/grilling area, vintage and very well-maintained rooms, a pool in season, and a reworked school bus as a free Continental breakfast spot. It's amazing and a testament to this community that a town of 664 can have this place and it be so wonderful. Definitely coming back to stay here and check out the canyons too!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

J Scott

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natividad

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024