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815 reviews

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

1021 South White Sands Boulevard, Alamogordo, 88310, New Mexico, United States

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Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Hot tub

Air conditioning

Sun deck

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

Discover The Classic Desert Aire Hotel, a 2-star stay in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The address is 1021 South White Sands Boulevard, and the property sits about 1.4mi from the city center. Minimum price starts from $74 per night, offering a budget-friendly base for desert adventures.

Traveler-friendly amenities include a free outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free parking on site, plus air conditioning, a hot tub, and a sun deck. Kitchen facilities with kitchenette and kitchenware are available, along with non-smoking rooms. Pets are welcome with extra charges, and there’s an on-site restaurant and a fitness center (some facilities carry extra charges).

The hotel has 815 reviews and is located in Alamogordo, United States, providing a practical desert-base in the area.

Desert days blend into starry nights with a seasonal outdoor pool that welcomes adults for a relaxing splash, plus a sun deck to soak up the last warm glow. Free WiFi and free on-site parking keep the essentials simple, while air conditioning and a hot tub add comfort after a day of exploring Alamogordo's desert landscapes.

Dining happens on-site at The Classic Cafe, a family-friendly spot serving American, Mexican, and Local flavors in a traditional setting. Pets are welcome (charges may apply) for travel companions. Cash is not accepted at the property, with accepted payment methods including American Express, Discover, Visa, Diners Club, Mastercard, and JCB.

Kitchen facilities with kitchenette and kitchenware are available, and non-smoking rooms keep air fresh for guests. A variety of room configurations, including suites with kitchen facilities, provide flexible options for different group sizes and travel plans.

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Hot tub

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

King Suite with Spa Bath - Non-Smoking in The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

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Suite

1 King Size Bed

325 sqft

Hot tub

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

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Suite Non Smoking

King Room - Non-Smoking in The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

280 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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King Bed Non Smoking is 54 square feet.

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds in The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

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Room - 2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

x4

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x3

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Two Queen Beds Non Smoking

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Suite, Jetted Tub

1 King Size Bed

Spa tub

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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King Suite with Kitchen - Non-Smoking in The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

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Suite, Kitchen

1 King Size Bed

525 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Bathtub

x4

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x3

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Queen Room, Accessible

1 Queen Size Bed

280 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x4

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x3

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Accessible Queen Size Bed

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access in The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

Room - 2 Queen, Accessible

2 Queen Size Beds

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x4

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x3

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Accessible Two Queen Beds

King Room - Disability Access in The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

King Room, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

280 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x4

+

x3

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Accessible King Size Bed

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Suite, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

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Junior Suite

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

x5

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x3

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Junior Suite Non Smoking

Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

x4

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x3

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Queen Size Bed

Accessible Room

x4

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x3

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Accessible

Guest reviews

8.1

815 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Ginger

9.1

July 2025

I was pleased with this property upon arrival and seeing the adorable boutique at check in. The property is well situated and the room was spacious. The most luxurious thing was having FULL SIZE bath sheets for after a shower. Being able to completely dry off and wrap in a towel was much appreciated. The room also had a small table with two chairs for eating takeout and a separate desk for work if needed. The bed was comfortable and despite having an exterior door, room was quite quiet. Did not use breakfast or pool, but both were offered and appeared to be of good quality. The exterior hallways were well lit at night/early morning and were camera monitored for safety/security. There is a pet relief area and waste station available.

Need shades on window in bathroom to block light from hotel next door, but this was remedied by closing the bathroom door. Also no ventilation fan in bathroom. The mini refrigerator was noisy and had not been defrosted recently so it was built up with old ice.

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Debra

9.1

August 2025

Great location. Well kept grounds. Very friendly and helpful staff. Huge room that was nicely decorated. Delicious, fresh made, custom breakfast options. I also bought some snacks from the store/office for a very reasonable cost.

Door keys seem to have a problem opening the doors and require rekeying. Unfortunately, the 1st night I stayed in the room I saw 2 cockroaches moving about. By morning, they were upside down and dead. Obviously the hotel is addressing them, but just wish I had never seen them alive.

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Britni

10

May 2025

The room was comfortable and clean. The staff was friendly, and the breakfast was delicious. The little gift shop is also pretty neat. Overall, a good experience. Would absolutely stay here again.

If I have to complain about something, it would be the parking. The lots big, but there's not many spots in front of the rooms, so if you get there late and all the spots are taken you have to walk. It's really not that big of a deal though. We were there Memorial Day weekend, so I'm sure it's busier than usual.

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Celisa

9.1

April 2025

The breakfast was outstanding! The Classic menu is included in your stay and is made to order. I'm used to breakfast buffets at restaurants, so this was a great perk and consistently good. My hubby loved the breakfast burrito! We were headed to White Sands and were pleasantly surprised they had sleds and wax to borrow for the day. There were many lunch and dinner options nearby as well.

The shampoo and body wash dispensers weren't labeled, so you had to guess which was which, but this was not a huge deal.

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Shane

9.1

July 2024

The check in process was very quick and I was in my room within minutes of arriving. The room itself was very clean, comfortable, and quiet. Possibly the best part was breakfast- staying at the hotel inclues a free, cooked to order breakfast. Not just a few bagels sitting out, but your choice of several breakfast plates which were served in their restaurant and were very tasty, which was a great way to start the day. The staff were all very courteous, and I would be glad to stay at this hotel again.

Check in time is 4:00 I think. When I made my reservation, I said I planned to arrive at 1:00 in the afternoon and they sent me an email saying I could not do so unless I paid an extra fee.

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Gina

8.2

November 2024

The mattress was very broken down as you sit down and try and sleep all night it hurt my back and didn't get a well-rested night. The curtains would not fully close as I am a single female anybody could just look in walking by with the light on which made me feel uneasy. I didn't have a clamp for my hair to keep it closed as curtains could be done that way. Overall it was a pleasant stay in the room was clean but a little unnerving trying to get a good night's sleep.

The mattress and the curtains not being able to close correctly.

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Charlie

8.2

May 2024

The room was very comfortable and very clean. The breakfast was included and delicious! The location made taking care of our tasks in Alamogordo very smooth.

The manager was quite officious and wanted to know "the name of his employee who promised us we could be on the first floor." (We are old with arthritis and had made our request known at the time of booking, a few weeks before our arrival, and had received an e-mail back saying they were happy to save such a room for us.) And later, I tried to book a room for another time and the same manager (who always identified himself as such) said he couldn't take my call because he was "not in the office," said he would call back, but never did. If you can overlook this defining personality, you will love the motel. The motel itself was very pleasant.

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Troy

8.2

May 2025

Breakfast was good but slow to come out (30mins for one person). The lobby had a nice gift shop with items from local artist and some more mainstream tourist souvenirs. Room was clean and everything worked.

The room furniture was dated which kind of went with a desert motel feel and the artistic touches on the exterior. The room was clean but needed more lighting and the curtains to be updated.

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Ladesic

9.1

November 2024

Great location. Always reliable when passing through town. Love that they are pet friendly. Love the breakfast. Staff is always helpful. The facility is a little dated. The room we stayed in did not have a working AC, but staff was very accommodating and upgraded our room which ended up being great! Love the gift shop!

AC did not work in our room but was correct and upgraded our room to a king suite with hot tub. So really no complaints.

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Urbancic

10

December 2023

If you are looking for a classic “motel” style place to stay, this is it! It is conveniently located but quiet. The rooms were very large with room at spread out. The beds and pillows were comfortable and everything was extremely clean!!!!! Big fluffy towels and all the necessities were supplied. Breakfast was included and it was hot fresh breakfast served individually!!! There is a very nice gift shop in the main lobby/check in area. Everyone we met who worked there was so helpful and friendly!

The only issue we had was making online reservations for 2 adults and 2 kids. It tried to make us book 2 rooms. I just booked one with 2 queen beds and told them at check in and she took care of it. It was confusing, but not an issue.

Restaurants

The Classic Cafe

Cuisines

  • American
  • Mexican
  • Local

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • Seasonal

Amenities of The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Hot tub

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

Can I bring my pet to The Classic Desert Aire Hotel?

Certainly! The Classic Desert Aire Hotel allows guests to stay with their pets. They understand the importance of furry companions and have made accommodations for them. Charges may apply for bringing your pet along, but you can be assured that they will ensure a pleasant stay for both you and your pet.

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel?

Just so you're aware, The Classic Desert Aire Hotel's check-in availability ranges from 04:00 PM to 12:30 AM, and guests are requested to check out by 11:00 AM.

Does The Classic Desert Aire Hotel offer complimentary parking?

Yes, The Classic Desert Aire Hotel offers free private on-site parking.

What's the nightly rate at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel?

Accommodation at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel starts as low as $74. Rates could differ based on your room selection and dates. Ensure to enter your dates for the most accurate pricing.

What are the room types available at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel?

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel offers several types of rooms. These include Queen Rooms, King Rooms, King Suites with Spa Bath, and Queen Rooms with Two Queen Beds. The rooms are non-smoking and range in size from 280 sqft to 527 sqft. The occupancy varies from accommodating 2 adults to 4 adults. The beds available are Queen size and King size.

What activities does The Classic Desert Aire Hotel offer?

Guests at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel can enjoy a variety of leisure amenities during their stay. They can relax and unwind at the outdoor swimming pool, spa tub, and hot tub/Jacuzzi. The hotel also offers beach umbrellas and beach chairs/loungers for guests to enjoy the nearby beach.

For those interested in staying active, there is a golf course and fitness center available. Guests can also enjoy the sun deck and take in the beautiful desert scenery.

When it comes to dining options, The Classic Desert Aire Hotel has The Classic Cafe on-site. The restaurant offers a family-friendly and traditional ambiance, serving American, Mexican, and local cuisine.

Please note that the outdoor swimming pool has age restrictions and is available seasonally.

Is there a swimming pool at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel?

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel has one pool available. This pool is seasonal and located outdoors. This pool also has an age restriction and is only for adults.

Is there an in-house restaurant at The Classic Desert Aire Hotel?

Yes, the Classic Desert Aire Hotel does have a restaurant on site called The Classic Cafe. The ambiances of the restaurant are Family-Friendly and Traditional. The restaurant serves American, Mexican, and Local cuisines.

Which payment methods are supported by The Classic Desert Aire Hotel?

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel accepts Diners Club, American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, and JCB as payment methods. However, cash is not accepted at this hotel.