The reception team was very welcoming, friendly, and professional. The lobby/gift shop area had a nice variety of traditional items (jewelry, woven goods, handbags, etc). The room was... read more spacious and clean. Convenient location for visiting White Sands National Monument. Overall excellent hotel - would definitely stay there again.

  We stayed here for 2 nights at the beginning of July - during which I proposed to my girlfriend at White Sands National Park. Before arrival I had contacted the... read more hotel to arrange a delivery of a ring box and I have to say the staff (a HUGE shout out to Jesse for saving the day) were PHENOMENAL! From start to finish they are a class act, so very helpful and informative. They helped make our special day even more special, and for that I will be eternally grateful. The hotel has a lovely south western vibe with artwork and beautiful gift shop. The pool is great too, and its location couldn't be any better for travel to White Sands. Brilliant all round! More

  Gorgeous mural art/custom paint on hotel. Very friendly check-in. Happy they allow our well traveled cats. Kids loved the breakfast! Rooms could use some updates but the linens/towels were clean.... read more Easy access to White Sands NP - the sunset that night was unreal!!

  This was a really nice roadside motel. The folks at the front desk were very welcoming. The room was super clean and had everything I needed. In addition, it was... read more a nice value, plus you get a real breakfast included in the price. I would stay again if I was in the area and would recommend it to others.

  The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast they provide in the morning is amazing. The gift shop at the front has amazing small trinket items as well as... read more large. The pool was very clean and the staff that cleaned the room were very polite and social. They allow pets which was really nice since my granddaughter has an ESA nimal.

  This was such a pleasant surprise.
Staff was awesome, very friendly and helpful.
Room was great! Clean, spacious and reasonably priced.
Pool was refreshing.
Breakfast at the cafe was DELICIOUS!... read more /> We had the biscuits and gravy and the burrito.

  The accommodations were great! Very clean and nice. The staff was very kind and helpful! They were there anytime to help with anything. My daughter needed milk at bedtime (I... read more forgot ) and they were happy to fill her cup for her. 100% recommend for anyone looking for a nice, friendly, comfy, clean, restful, kid/pet friendly hotel.

  Great motel with a vintage feel. We ended up needing a pet friendly motel unexpectedly and we couldn't be happier with our stay at the Desert Aire. The... read more rooms are well kept and clean. The pool was wonderful and my daughter loved that. Breakfast was great! There were plenty of places to walk our fur baby! The best part were the people... each and every one were friendly and welcoming of us and our dog. We will stay here again when we are in the area.

  We chose to stay in Almagordo for a few days to visit White Sands NP. The staff was welcoming and informative for the area. Breakfast was included and made to... read more order - super friendly cook. We also took advantage of the laundry room. Our room had a fully equipped kitchen, sitting room and bedroom. Ideal.

  Staying at the Desert Aire Hotel was like returning to the past. It reminded my husband and me of the motor courts we. stayed in with our parents during... read more the 50’s and 60’s.

The hotel isn’t fancy, but is well-maintained and within walking distance to
local restaurants. We had a ground floor room and were able to park right outside our door, which made unpacking easy.

The room itself was clean and adequate. The bed was comfortable. The breakfast was OK.

If you’re looking for a clean, inexpensive hotel in Alamogordo, this is it.

  Stopped here after our tent broke while visiting white sands, low prices caught my eye but the awesome free breakfast, free sleds(for white sands), awesome staff and great atmosphere made... read more me stay. Definitely recommend for anyone in the area, especially if you need a cool shower, a hot meal, and a comfy bed after a day in the sun and the sand

  We travel with two small dogs and finding pet-friendly hotels can be a challenge. We have stayed at this hotel before - the last time was 2 years ago when... read more it was still a Magnuson hotel. They welcome pets and there's never a hassle. We got the king room this time and the bed was comfy, the room was spacious and everything was very clean. Nice amenities and the place was very quiet. The breakfast has improved a lot since the COVID protocols are gone - we could actually sit down and enjoy the food. speaking of which: The biscuits and gravy are the bomb! Love the gift shop as well. Friendly and helpful staff make the stay that much more enjoyable. The only downside is that the pool was closed. i have to say that the improvements since severing ties with Magnuson are well appreciated.

  We enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The staff was great to work with and were very accommodating. We do wish the pool would have been open and that we... read more had the 2nd ac unit working properly in our junior suite but it was still a good place to stay. We loved the junior suite and the living room/bedroom combo. I would have rather had a key to walk into my living room instead of letting everyone into the bedroom area but that is personal preference there. Beds were comfy, and the food for the breakfast was always good. More

  We enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The staff was great to work with and were very accommodating. We do wish the pool would have been open and that we... read more had the 2nd ac unit working properly in our junior suite but it was still a good place to stay. We loved the junior suite and the living room/bedroom combo. I would have rather had a key to walk into my living room instead of letting everyone into the bedroom area but that is personal preference there. Beds were comfy, and the food for the breakfast was always good.

  Pleasing appearance, lovely Southwest murals all over, gift shop, free hot breakfast ( great bkfst burrito), helpful, friendly front -office staff, AND most importantly: clean, comfortable, roomy sleeping and... read more bath area, nice big frig/ freezer, Tiled flooring, working ice and laundry area with fitness room, gift shop, good value too, they matched our booking.com price for wed/fri stay of $81.
Can't beat it. Liked Alamagorda so much we stayed a second night. Eat at Lescombes!

  It's a nice motel just 15 minutes away (by car) from the White Sands NP visitor center. The staff (Front desk and breakfast room) was very friendly.
The room had... read more a lot of space, it was clean and the bed comfortable.

  When I first drove up, I was surprised by the quaint old-fashioned type of look; very 50's kitchy painted motifs. Inside is a very nice, large gift shop with a... read more lot of Native and Mexican items. Check in was quick and friendly. The restaurant opens at 630am and you get a voucher for a free breakfast from one side of the menu, or can pay a little extra for more.

My room was comfortable though small, it was all I needed with a fridge and microwave. Can't brag about the coffee, but not sure I've ever had good hotel coffee.

I stayed for over a week and have no complaints. If you're ever in Alamogordo NM and want to support
a family run business, this might be for you.

  The housekeeping staff did a great job preparing our room, and nice it was on the first floor, as my knee has gone bad and there was no elevator. Location... read more is good, and not too noisy as it is on the main drag, so close to restaurants, Walmart etc.
The negatives were the breakfast. Really not good. The waitress was so sweet and helpful, but the food lacked any taste. The other was the pool, not filled. We were told that due to it being 9 feet deep, they couldn't fill it. Front desk woman, kinda small lady, can't remember her name, was very nice. I had to go over for soap, as the one bar they gave us was too small to actually use. This was the priciest of all the hotels on our trip.

  Check in was quick and easy. Monica was very professional and friendly. Room and hotel is a bit dated but still clean and has helpful employees.
I will return... read more when traveling through. Blah blah blah blah blah blah does that meet 200 or 300 carácters. Or do I still need more? Huh?

  First time staying in New Mexico & this by far is the best place to stay at in Alamogordo. I stayed here for 2 wks & LOVED it! All the... read more staff are very friendly, they greet you anytime they see you! Jesse & Dawn are AWESOME, they both are very kind & welcoming & make you feel like family. I had a chance to talk with 1 of the owners Nate & he's just as amazing, alot of times you don't get 2 interact with them but he likes to talk with you & get your opinions on things!!! The staff are very hard working & keep the place looking wonderful!!!

The hotel has beautiful art work around the whole place!! The rms are newly renovated with new comfy beds!! Nice tv, nice shower,  and most of all the wifi actually works great!! They are still working on making the building look even more beautiful with new art work & new paint.

Breakfast is amazing. The breakfast burritos are really good!! They cook your food for you & they call you 2 go pick it up & take back to your rm.

Diffently will be staying here again when I'm back visiting!!! More

  It served its purpose. We needed a place to stay for the White Sands trip and they were accommodating and even offered sleds for free. The breakfast option... read more was nice and efficient as well. They have free coffee.

  The maroon curtains were strange and a little depressing but the bedspread was nice. The bed was raised high. I liked the lace curtain. The front desk clerk was very... read more patient and nice. A good place for a female traveling alone. Not shady and felt safe. Sadly pool had no water.

  We stayed here while visiting family in Alamogordo. It has been recently remodeled and the rooms are very pleasant, roomy and clean. The bathroom had a nice walk-in shower.... read more Although there is no elevator, they were able to honor my request for a first floor room due to my difficulty climbing stairs. The front desk personnel were pleasant. They have an interesting breakfast program which provides a good selection and can be picked up. We did have to wait longer than we had planned. Only a problem because we had quite a distance to travel today. All in all, definitely a good place to stay and the price was certainly right! Would have related it a five except our having to wait for breakfast. More

  For the price, newly remodeled Desert Aire Inn fit the needs for our family. Staff went above-and-beyond to handle some check in problems likely due to reopening issues and... read more so many tourists flooding the area for spring break. Rooms were solid for the price point and nearby many places to eat. Overall, thumbs up. This is a solid 3*** star motor hotel and AAA rated.

  Kitchen suite was VERY spacious. Could have used some paper towels in the holder and a clean sponge in the kitchen sink. Breakfast bar was nice addition. Bed was comfortable.... read more Hot breakfast made to order was a rare find during the pandemic.
Spa suite was nice but very small More

  Excellent staff that was very helpful at check in! Clean and comfortable rooms. Convenient location. It was nice to have a warm breakfast in the morning. We would stay at... read more this location again on our travels. More

  Best value for those of us who travel with pets. Best location for what we wanted to do - mainly shopping at the thrift stores. Very nice room with a... read more king bed, spacious and well-appointed. I really don't stay anywhere else when I'm in Alamogordo. Highly recommended.

  The rooms were pretty plain but they were cozy enough, after I got that heater blasting of course. They were clean. The price was right and the staff was so... read more helpful. They went above and beyond to make sure I had everything I needed for work. They didn't need to do that, but they did and I'm grateful for them. They also offered a full breakfast; it was by menu from the night before but it was hot and ready for me in the morning when i let them know.

  Very nice and exceptionally clean. Very courteous service. Excellent Mexican restaurants in the local area. Warm water for early morning shower was barely adequate. Very nice gift shop. The... read more offer a cook to order take out breakfast. Didn't get to take advantage as we went to work earlier than they started breakfast but the menu was enticing.

  Staff was friendly and breakfast was awesome!
We rented a kitchenette and it was perfect! Modern and super clean! Does not feel like a chain.... read more So grateful we were able to find a place that allows you to have dogs too! This place is a treasure and the beds were comfy!

  The breakfast was awesome and the room was comfortable. We liked being able to park right outside our room for convenient access to our vehicle. It was mostly quiet. I... read more liked the layout of the room so that sleeping was not disrupted by bathroom users.

  I was in town just for the evening and this was a very nice and affordable stay! This motel is very conveniently located, everything you might need is very close.... read more I also loved the heat lamp in the bathroom. Room was very spacious and the staff was all very friendly!

  We stayed in the King Spa suite and it was amazing! First of all it was a smoking room and that was awesome! The lady at the front desk at... read more check in was great, she was friendly and up beat, we got to order our breakfast right away and then you call the next morning when you want it prepared for you. Since most places either don’t offer breakfast or have cold options because of Covid this was a great change!!! The room was clean and everything was perfect, hot tub was absolutely amazing!!!! Definitely would recommend for a date night or anytime you are in Alamogordo!!!

  Very clean and not noisy. Breakfast good and personnel very helpful and nice. Doing updates in parking lot. Location very easy to find. Loved the gift shop which... read more I purchased gifts and prices good. I was given a $5.00 discount of items not over $25.00 which I purchased Christmas gifts.

  Good front desk service. Room was dated and the mattress saggy. Overall, a good stay for the location. Worked for one night on my way to White Sands National Park... read more (about 13 miles away!). They did offer a limited breakfast that you had to eat in your room.

  Room was at a good price point, clean, with GREAT customer service. Plus, it had the CUTEST little gift shop & the breakfast menu had such a great variety of... read more options-- there was something on it for any type of eater. Also, it was right across the street from a Dunkin AND Starbucks so that was nice for a coffee lover like me!

  It was a great place to stay. Very clean, very comfortable bed, great breakfast and very friendly staff. I was a bit concerned because it was so reasonably priced, but... read more we enjoyed it, the rooms are large, would recommend it. More

  I recently went it Alamogordo for two weeks of training. Because I didn’t want to spend two weeks eating fast food, microwave meals, or heavy restaurant food, I searched for... read more accommodations with kitchenettes.

This was a great find. Kinda shabby chic. The kitchenette suite is like a studio apartment, with a separate sleeping area, walk in closet, and clean, CLEAN.

The kitchen has a nice amount of provided pots, pans, dinnerware and flatware. A small fridge with a separate freezer and a cute little single serving drip coffee pot (I’m not a fan of those pod things). Gas stove and microwave meant I could cook and eat real food. Plenty of storage.

There was plenty of seating, couch, chair, two barstools at the kitchenette bar, and a desk chair, and it was comfortable.

The room was quiet and the climate control unit was very effective and quickly changed from cool to warm to match typical wacky NM weather.

There were a few very minor downsides.
There are no windows. Part of my training was night time related, meaning I did some day sleeping, and I appreciated the extra quiet and dark, but I did miss sunlight. Management advises me they’re soon to be installing glassed doors to address the issue.

The lighting in the bathroom was a nice and clear white (essential for cosmetics), but the rest of the space could do with some brighter lights, especially without windows.

There wasn’t much counter space in the bathroom, (again, this is a minor thing), but overall these little inconveniences were negligible.

Friendly helpful staff added to a very comfortable stay.

  Great place! Was super impressed it’s locally owned and the staff was all from the area. Nice little breakfast we got as well. Burrito breakfast! Room was clean and... read more everyone was helpful. Great job! !!

  Loved the 1950's style hotel. While showing some aging it was clean with a vanity that was around a wall; no bothering your travel companion if you have to... read more get up in the middle of the night. Staff was friendly and helpful and I loved their gift shop in the lobby. Also was great that they made breakfast for us; we checked off what we wanted from 4 options with sides, handed it in the night before then called to order our breakfast the next morning.