White Sands Motel
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About this property
This motel has 1 floor in 3 buildings and offers designated smoking areas.
Amenities
This motel has 1 floor in 3 buildings and offers designated smoking areas.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Location
Located in Alamogordo, White Sands Motel is within a 5-minute drive of Alameda Park Zoo and Tularosa Basin Museum of History. This motel is 14.3 mi (23 km) from White Sands National Park and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Flickinger Center for Performing Arts.
What's nearby
Alameda Park Zoo(1.6 miles)
Flickinger Center for Performing Arts(1.6 miles)
Tularosa Basin Museum of History(1.6 miles)
Toy Train Depot(2.6 miles)
Shroud Exhibit and Museum(3.7 miles)
New Mexico State University Alamogordo(4.1 miles)
New Mexico Museum of Space History(4.9 miles)
Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center(5 miles)
World's Largest Pistachio(9 miles)
Heart of the Desert Pistachios & Wine(9.6 miles)
Osha Trail(12.8 miles)
The Tunnel Stop(13.3 miles)
Oliver Lee Memorial State Park(13.9 miles)
White Sands National Park(14.3 miles)
White Sands Visitor Center(14.3 miles)
Alamogordo, NM (ALM-White Sands Regional)(3.9 miles)
El Paso International Airport (ELP)(85.7 miles)
Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room
Housekeeping
Golf Course (nearby)
Designated Smoking Area
Location
1101 S White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States of America
Alameda Park Zoo (1.6 miles)
Flickinger Center for Performing Arts (1.6 miles)
Tularosa Basin Museum of History (1.6 miles)
Toy Train Depot (2.6 miles)
Shroud Exhibit and Museum (3.7 miles)
New Mexico State University Alamogordo (4.1 miles)
Room options
1
Standard Suite, Multiple Beds, Mountain View
Room details
2 Queen Beds
and 1 Full Bed
Sleeps 6
3993 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
2
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
2799 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View
Room details
2 Full Beds
Sleeps 4
2799 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
3
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
2799 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews
8.9
Fabulous
Based on 584 verified reviews
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At White Sands Motel, guests consistently praise the spotless, well-maintained retro property, friendly long-time owners, and good value, highlighting comfortable beds and convenient parking at the door near restaurants and White Sands National Park.
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At White Sands Motel, guests consistently praise the spotless, well-maintained retro property, friendly long-time owners, and good value, highlighting comfortable beds and convenient parking at the door near restaurants and White Sands National Park.
Rooms are small with vintage features and generally quiet, though a few reviews noted worn mattresses or slow cooling and noisy A/C. The light continental breakfast ranges from adequate to sparse depending on expectations, and some amenities reflect the motel’s age. Overall, expect a simple, nostalgic stay with warm service and easy access for White Sands visits.
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Facilities
All rooms are ground level with parking directly outside, making access easy. The property offers loaner sleds for White Sands; one review mentioned a broken ice machine that staff mitigated.
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10
Cadence
Mar 1, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great based for exploring White Sands NP, they even have sleds you can borrow for sliding down the dunes.
Great based for exploring White Sands NP, they even have sleds you can borrow for sliding down the dunes.
10
Max
Jul 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Easy access. Clean rooms privacy
Easy access. Clean rooms privacy
10
Stacy
Mar 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice location. Sleds to borrow for white sand dunes park. Clean rooms
Nice location. Sleds to borrow for white sand dunes park. Clean rooms
10
John
Nov 1, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Good value with the convenience of being able to park outside your room. Price includes a decent continental breakfast
Good value with the convenience of being able to park outside your room. Price includes a decent continental breakfast
10
Jennifer
Feb 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Place was very easy to find. Staff was warm and welcomed us with open arms. We had the family suite and can fit up to 6 people.they had plenty of parking and our room was super easy to locate. Breafast says 7am but is closer to 715am. They serve a simple continental breakfast of muffins, bagles, cereal, yogurt, milk, and juices. Coffee was available too. It's only a 15 minute drive to White Sands National Park. They had saucers availble for us to borrow. Dutch Bros coffee, wingstop, starbucks, dunkin donuts, sonic, walmart are within 2 miles if you need anything. We woild DEFINITELY stay here again.
Place was very easy to find. Staff was warm and welcomed us with open arms. We had the family suite and can fit up to 6 people.they had plenty of parking and our room was super easy to locate. Breafast says 7am but is closer to 715am. They serve a simple continental breakfast of muffins, bagles, cereal, yogurt, milk, and juices. Coffee was available too. It's only a 15 minute drive to White Sands National Park. They had saucers availble for us to borrow. Dutch Bros coffee, wingstop, starbucks, dunkin donuts, sonic, walmart are within 2 miles if you need anything. We woild DEFINITELY stay here again.
10
M Scott
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
There are few excellent mom and pop motels these days, but this is one of them. The owners have been giving this place TLC for over 45 years. It’s exceptionally clean, the bed was new and very comfortable, and being able to park outside my door is something I really like. If you like a quality experience with a nostalgic feel, this is the place! BTW, the nearby food options are walkable and varied as fast food and fine dining.
There are few excellent mom and pop motels these days, but this is one of them. The owners have been giving this place TLC for over 45 years. It’s exceptionally clean, the bed was new and very comfortable, and being able to park outside my door is something I really like. If you like a quality experience with a nostalgic feel, this is the place! BTW, the nearby food options are walkable and varied as fast food and fine dining.
10
Janette
Oct 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The proprietor is delightfully friendly and helpful. The room is lovely and for being close to the street and shopping and restaurants, I found it to be very quiet. All ground level rooms for easy moving of luggage into the room; thank you!
The proprietor is delightfully friendly and helpful. The room is lovely and for being close to the street and shopping and restaurants, I found it to be very quiet. All ground level rooms for easy moving of luggage into the room; thank you!
10
Curtis
Sep 28, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
single story no double floors so you don't hear Frankenstein upstairs. Small rooms but clean and quiet. double pain windows. did not hear too much traffic. I will deffently stay here again.
single story no double floors so you don't hear Frankenstein upstairs. Small rooms but clean and quiet. double pain windows. did not hear too much traffic. I will deffently stay here again.
8
Chris
Mar 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great check in. Room was clean comfortable large!! Great experience. Ice machine was broken but offered to fill up room ice buckets.
Great check in. Room was clean comfortable large!! Great experience. Ice machine was broken but offered to fill up room ice buckets.
10
Virginia
Oct 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Sweet little true "motel". Parking was right in front of the room. Adorable rooms - we got a family reservation with 2 rooms, 2 tvs, and three big beds. Incredibly comfortable. Good air conditioning in both rooms. Very kind owners with great suggestions of where to go and where to eat in the area.
Sweet little true "motel". Parking was right in front of the room. Adorable rooms - we got a family reservation with 2 rooms, 2 tvs, and three big beds. Incredibly comfortable. Good air conditioning in both rooms. Very kind owners with great suggestions of where to go and where to eat in the area.
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Cleanliness
Reviews repeatedly praise very clean, well-maintained rooms and grounds. A few noted lapses such as old food in a fridge or a stray bug, but these were exceptions.
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Sarah
Jun 26, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Our stay was great. Clean rooms, quiet property and nice small breakfast of toasted items, cereal and yogurt. Would recommend.
Our stay was great. Clean rooms, quiet property and nice small breakfast of toasted items, cereal and yogurt. Would recommend.
10
Dawn
Dec 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The woman at check in was very nice and informative. Room was small, but clean and cute. All we needed was a clean, decent place to stay for the night, and this was perfect. Cute decor outside, and the table with chairs outside of the room would have made this great for a couple days' stay. Decent, simple breakfast was available for when we hit the road early.
The woman at check in was very nice and informative. Room was small, but clean and cute. All we needed was a clean, decent place to stay for the night, and this was perfect. Cute decor outside, and the table with chairs outside of the room would have made this great for a couple days' stay. Decent, simple breakfast was available for when we hit the road early.
10
Karen
May 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room, pleasant staff, good value
Clean room, pleasant staff, good value
10
Katherine
Oct 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This older style motel has been run by the same family for 45 years. The hosts were very helpful and friendly and the place is super clean. Very well maintained. We would definitely stay here again.
This older style motel has been run by the same family for 45 years. The hosts were very helpful and friendly and the place is super clean. Very well maintained. We would definitely stay here again.
10
M Scott
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
There are few excellent mom and pop motels these days, but this is one of them. The owners have been giving this place TLC for over 45 years. It’s exceptionally clean, the bed was new and very comfortable, and being able to park outside my door is something I really like. If you like a quality experience with a nostalgic feel, this is the place! BTW, the nearby food options are walkable and varied as fast food and fine dining.
There are few excellent mom and pop motels these days, but this is one of them. The owners have been giving this place TLC for over 45 years. It’s exceptionally clean, the bed was new and very comfortable, and being able to park outside my door is something I really like. If you like a quality experience with a nostalgic feel, this is the place! BTW, the nearby food options are walkable and varied as fast food and fine dining.
6
Emanuelle
Oct 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Pros - very well located - microwave and refrigerator Cons - there was old food in the refrigerator - the AC air-conditioned filter was extremely dirty. - the towels and blankets were colorful so you can not see how clean or dirty it is. - no breakfast
Pros - very well located - microwave and refrigerator Cons - there was old food in the refrigerator - the AC air-conditioned filter was extremely dirty. - the towels and blankets were colorful so you can not see how clean or dirty it is. - no breakfast
10
Patricia
Apr 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very pleasant motel. Very clean and well-maintained. Friendly, helpful front desk person.
Very pleasant motel. Very clean and well-maintained. Friendly, helpful front desk person.
10
Ryan
May 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean and well maintained.
Very clean and well maintained.
10
Charles
May 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great overnight stay. Exceptionally clean, comfortable beds, easy access and parking. It’s an older motel property well maintained. Breakfast was light but good.
Great overnight stay. Exceptionally clean, comfortable beds, easy access and parking. It’s an older motel property well maintained. Breakfast was light but good.
10
Andres
Aug 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean, nice place to stay. Would recommend
Clean, nice place to stay. Would recommend
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Rooms
Rooms are retro and compact but generally comfortable and quiet; several guests liked the beds and decor. Some mentioned tight layouts, short showers, or issues like uneven mattresses and A/C performance.
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10
Irina
Dec 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Safe, quiet. Clean. Easy parking. Rooms a bit narrow for more then 1 person to walk by each other.
Safe, quiet. Clean. Easy parking. Rooms a bit narrow for more then 1 person to walk by each other.
10
Dawn
Dec 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The woman at check in was very nice and informative. Room was small, but clean and cute. All we needed was a clean, decent place to stay for the night, and this was perfect. Cute decor outside, and the table with chairs outside of the room would have made this great for a couple days' stay. Decent, simple breakfast was available for when we hit the road early.
The woman at check in was very nice and informative. Room was small, but clean and cute. All we needed was a clean, decent place to stay for the night, and this was perfect. Cute decor outside, and the table with chairs outside of the room would have made this great for a couple days' stay. Decent, simple breakfast was available for when we hit the road early.
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Robert
Aug 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The place was almost empty- only 3 or 4 people staying in the motel. I can see why. Very run down. Absolutely horrible king sized bed that should have been retired many years ago. Room was boiling hot since the wall AC unit had not been running. It took nearly 4 hours for the room to cool down to a tolerable extent. Room fridge was just slightly cool
The place was almost empty- only 3 or 4 people staying in the motel. I can see why. Very run down. Absolutely horrible king sized bed that should have been retired many years ago. Room was boiling hot since the wall AC unit had not been running. It took nearly 4 hours for the room to cool down to a tolerable extent. Room fridge was just slightly cool
8
Cathy
Apr 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This was a fun blast from the past motel to stay in. It was clean, beds comfy. The shower was a little short but got the job done.
This was a fun blast from the past motel to stay in. It was clean, beds comfy. The shower was a little short but got the job done.
10
Mark
May 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a great motel that reminded me of days gone by. Pulling right up to the door of your room is so out of date today, but here that's exactly what you do. From the check-in procedure of writing down all your information, to the actual key (a real key) to your door, this motel transports you back to a different era. Yes, there are flat screen TV's, and WiFi passwords. But there are also no plugs in the bathrooms, but awesome vintage style bathtub/shower tiles. No USB ports for easy charging, but lamps with plugs in their bases. No fans in the bathrooms, but actual working windows to slide open to let out steam. In short, stay here. The staff are super friendly and welcoming. And a trip to the past doesn't have to be a bad thing.
This is a great motel that reminded me of days gone by. Pulling right up to the door of your room is so out of date today, but here that's exactly what you do. From the check-in procedure of writing down all your information, to the actual key (a real key) to your door, this motel transports you back to a different era. Yes, there are flat screen TV's, and WiFi passwords. But there are also no plugs in the bathrooms, but awesome vintage style bathtub/shower tiles. No USB ports for easy charging, but lamps with plugs in their bases. No fans in the bathrooms, but actual working windows to slide open to let out steam. In short, stay here. The staff are super friendly and welcoming. And a trip to the past doesn't have to be a bad thing.
10
M Scott
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
There are few excellent mom and pop motels these days, but this is one of them. The owners have been giving this place TLC for over 45 years. It’s exceptionally clean, the bed was new and very comfortable, and being able to park outside my door is something I really like. If you like a quality experience with a nostalgic feel, this is the place! BTW, the nearby food options are walkable and varied as fast food and fine dining.
There are few excellent mom and pop motels these days, but this is one of them. The owners have been giving this place TLC for over 45 years. It’s exceptionally clean, the bed was new and very comfortable, and being able to park outside my door is something I really like. If you like a quality experience with a nostalgic feel, this is the place! BTW, the nearby food options are walkable and varied as fast food and fine dining.
8
Tim
Jun 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
These rooms are definitely not designed for big people nor for claustrophobics. They are TINY (especially the bathroom). Otherwise dated, but very clean.
These rooms are definitely not designed for big people nor for claustrophobics. They are TINY (especially the bathroom). Otherwise dated, but very clean.
10
Eswar
Sep 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Quiet and close to restaurants. Good distance from attractions. Bottom of bathroom door frame wood rot from the inside needs attention. Air Conditioning unit fan speed is constant at high speed. It needs to have a lower fan speed setting.
Quiet and close to restaurants. Good distance from attractions. Bottom of bathroom door frame wood rot from the inside needs attention. Air Conditioning unit fan speed is constant at high speed. It needs to have a lower fan speed setting.
10
Charles
May 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great overnight stay. Exceptionally clean, comfortable beds, easy access and parking. It’s an older motel property well maintained. Breakfast was light but good.
Great overnight stay. Exceptionally clean, comfortable beds, easy access and parking. It’s an older motel property well maintained. Breakfast was light but good.
10
Virginia
Oct 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Sweet little true "motel". Parking was right in front of the room. Adorable rooms - we got a family reservation with 2 rooms, 2 tvs, and three big beds. Incredibly comfortable. Good air conditioning in both rooms. Very kind owners with great suggestions of where to go and where to eat in the area.
Sweet little true "motel". Parking was right in front of the room. Adorable rooms - we got a family reservation with 2 rooms, 2 tvs, and three big beds. Incredibly comfortable. Good air conditioning in both rooms. Very kind owners with great suggestions of where to go and where to eat in the area.
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Service
Owners and staff are widely described as friendly, attentive, and helpful, with smooth check-ins and useful local recommendations. Communication for late arrivals was appreciated.
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Jade
May 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I appreciated the communication for my late check in. Host was very understanding and proactive.
I appreciated the communication for my late check in. Host was very understanding and proactive.
10
Amanda
May 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The property manager is so friendly! Check in was a breeze and the stay was lovely.
The property manager is so friendly! Check in was a breeze and the stay was lovely.
10
Mark
May 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a great motel that reminded me of days gone by. Pulling right up to the door of your room is so out of date today, but here that's exactly what you do. From the check-in procedure of writing down all your information, to the actual key (a real key) to your door, this motel transports you back to a different era. Yes, there are flat screen TV's, and WiFi passwords. But there are also no plugs in the bathrooms, but awesome vintage style bathtub/shower tiles. No USB ports for easy charging, but lamps with plugs in their bases. No fans in the bathrooms, but actual working windows to slide open to let out steam. In short, stay here. The staff are super friendly and welcoming. And a trip to the past doesn't have to be a bad thing.
This is a great motel that reminded me of days gone by. Pulling right up to the door of your room is so out of date today, but here that's exactly what you do. From the check-in procedure of writing down all your information, to the actual key (a real key) to your door, this motel transports you back to a different era. Yes, there are flat screen TV's, and WiFi passwords. But there are also no plugs in the bathrooms, but awesome vintage style bathtub/shower tiles. No USB ports for easy charging, but lamps with plugs in their bases. No fans in the bathrooms, but actual working windows to slide open to let out steam. In short, stay here. The staff are super friendly and welcoming. And a trip to the past doesn't have to be a bad thing.
10
Katherine
Oct 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This older style motel has been run by the same family for 45 years. The hosts were very helpful and friendly and the place is super clean. Very well maintained. We would definitely stay here again.
This older style motel has been run by the same family for 45 years. The hosts were very helpful and friendly and the place is super clean. Very well maintained. We would definitely stay here again.
10
Jennifer
Feb 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Place was very easy to find. Staff was warm and welcomed us with open arms. We had the family suite and can fit up to 6 people.they had plenty of parking and our room was super easy to locate. Breafast says 7am but is closer to 715am. They serve a simple continental breakfast of muffins, bagles, cereal, yogurt, milk, and juices. Coffee was available too. It's only a 15 minute drive to White Sands National Park. They had saucers availble for us to borrow. Dutch Bros coffee, wingstop, starbucks, dunkin donuts, sonic, walmart are within 2 miles if you need anything. We woild DEFINITELY stay here again.
Place was very easy to find. Staff was warm and welcomed us with open arms. We had the family suite and can fit up to 6 people.they had plenty of parking and our room was super easy to locate. Breafast says 7am but is closer to 715am. They serve a simple continental breakfast of muffins, bagles, cereal, yogurt, milk, and juices. Coffee was available too. It's only a 15 minute drive to White Sands National Park. They had saucers availble for us to borrow. Dutch Bros coffee, wingstop, starbucks, dunkin donuts, sonic, walmart are within 2 miles if you need anything. We woild DEFINITELY stay here again.
10
Michael
Jun 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Spotless. Fantastic service.
Spotless. Fantastic service.
8
Jeanne
Sep 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Retro vibe in an older motel, but it was refreshing and comfortable. The proprietor was friendly, helpful, efficient and very pleasant. He gave us great recommendations for dining. He also provided info about the area. The room was very clean and had everything we needed. It might not be a Holiday Inn, but you can't beat the ambiance, friendly faces, and Mom and pop atmosphere. I would stay again.
Retro vibe in an older motel, but it was refreshing and comfortable. The proprietor was friendly, helpful, efficient and very pleasant. He gave us great recommendations for dining. He also provided info about the area. The room was very clean and had everything we needed. It might not be a Holiday Inn, but you can't beat the ambiance, friendly faces, and Mom and pop atmosphere. I would stay again.
10
Dan
Mar 7, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff, very quick checkin, hotel is old and modest but very clean. Walking distance to restaurants and diners. Good deal for the money
Friendly staff, very quick checkin, hotel is old and modest but very clean. Walking distance to restaurants and diners. Good deal for the money
10
Martin
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Chuck was a personable host. Grateful for his attentiveness. Our room was clean. Sheets were clean. It’s very evident that Chuck and his family care about the quality of their business,
Chuck was a personable host. Grateful for his attentiveness. Our room was clean. Sheets were clean. It’s very evident that Chuck and his family care about the quality of their business,
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Virginia
Oct 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Sweet little true "motel". Parking was right in front of the room. Adorable rooms - we got a family reservation with 2 rooms, 2 tvs, and three big beds. Incredibly comfortable. Good air conditioning in both rooms. Very kind owners with great suggestions of where to go and where to eat in the area.
Sweet little true "motel". Parking was right in front of the room. Adorable rooms - we got a family reservation with 2 rooms, 2 tvs, and three big beds. Incredibly comfortable. Good air conditioning in both rooms. Very kind owners with great suggestions of where to go and where to eat in the area.
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Location
Convenient for visiting White Sands National Park and within walking distance of several restaurants and coffee shops. Many found it quiet and safe, though a few mentioned a rundown neighboring property or questioned the area.
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David
Jul 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean, area safe, rooms are in good condition. Staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfast cereals, pastries, yogurts, muffins. Walking distance to several restaurants.
Very clean, area safe, rooms are in good condition. Staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfast cereals, pastries, yogurts, muffins. Walking distance to several restaurants.
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Crystal
Oct 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Our room was pretty small, but we only needed it for a night's rest. Bed comfortable, room clean. Location is good near the south end of town, lots of nearby restaurants. I'm unable to review the breakfast, we were in a hurry to move on in the morning. Would stay again.
Our room was pretty small, but we only needed it for a night's rest. Bed comfortable, room clean. Location is good near the south end of town, lots of nearby restaurants. I'm unable to review the breakfast, we were in a hurry to move on in the morning. Would stay again.
10
Glen
Apr 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Trusted the good reviews and booked 2 nights here in late March. Enjoyed the stay, will book again if ever in the area. Facility and room were very clean and well-kept. Felt very safe. Location is central to Alamogordo and a great lock and leave spot to explore the area. Chuck is a very polite and attentive host.
Trusted the good reviews and booked 2 nights here in late March. Enjoyed the stay, will book again if ever in the area. Facility and room were very clean and well-kept. Felt very safe. Location is central to Alamogordo and a great lock and leave spot to explore the area. Chuck is a very polite and attentive host.
10
ROBERT
Dec 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Quiet, very clean, comfortable bed and very hot shower. The microwave and refrigerator were appreciated conveniences as was the desk area. Very convenient location for White Sands visitors.
Quiet, very clean, comfortable bed and very hot shower. The microwave and refrigerator were appreciated conveniences as was the desk area. Very convenient location for White Sands visitors.
10
Laura
Mar 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We love staying at the retro White Sands Motel when we are in Alamogordo!! The owners are so nice! The rooms are quiet and clean. The grounds are cute with a retro neon sign and pink flamingos. The property is safe with multiple restaurants within walking distance. And they serve a nice continental breakfast (with regular sized yogurts). We will be back again!
We love staying at the retro White Sands Motel when we are in Alamogordo!! The owners are so nice! The rooms are quiet and clean. The grounds are cute with a retro neon sign and pink flamingos. The property is safe with multiple restaurants within walking distance. And they serve a nice continental breakfast (with regular sized yogurts). We will be back again!
10
M Scott
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
There are few excellent mom and pop motels these days, but this is one of them. The owners have been giving this place TLC for over 45 years. It’s exceptionally clean, the bed was new and very comfortable, and being able to park outside my door is something I really like. If you like a quality experience with a nostalgic feel, this is the place! BTW, the nearby food options are walkable and varied as fast food and fine dining.
There are few excellent mom and pop motels these days, but this is one of them. The owners have been giving this place TLC for over 45 years. It’s exceptionally clean, the bed was new and very comfortable, and being able to park outside my door is something I really like. If you like a quality experience with a nostalgic feel, this is the place! BTW, the nearby food options are walkable and varied as fast food and fine dining.
8
William
Sep 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed one night while visiting White Sands National Park. Restaurants nearby. No traffic noise. Good for one night. Did not have breakfast at motel, so can't comment. Would recommend for one night.
Stayed one night while visiting White Sands National Park. Restaurants nearby. No traffic noise. Good for one night. Did not have breakfast at motel, so can't comment. Would recommend for one night.
10
Natalia
Dec 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We like to support local business owners as much as we can. This motel has gotten so many great reviews that it felt like a natural choice. It’s in a great location for easy access to the National Park. The owners are friendly and they take pride in this property.
We like to support local business owners as much as we can. This motel has gotten so many great reviews that it felt like a natural choice. It’s in a great location for easy access to the National Park. The owners are friendly and they take pride in this property.
10
Joanne
Oct 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Tho motel itself was nice, clean and the staff were wonderful. This is an older motel that has been refurbished nicely. The only concern is there is neighboring property that is rundown. No fault of the owners of this motel. Good value.
Tho motel itself was nice, clean and the staff were wonderful. This is an older motel that has been refurbished nicely. The only concern is there is neighboring property that is rundown. No fault of the owners of this motel. Good value.
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Robert
Dec 13, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Very nice accommodations and very conveniently located close to White Sands National Park
Very nice accommodations and very conveniently located close to White Sands National Park
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Dining
A simple continental breakfast is offered (e.g., cereal, yogurt, bagels/pastries) and is viewed as decent by some but sparse by others. Numerous restaurants are within walking distance, including a frequently mentioned Thai option next door.
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David
Jul 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean, area safe, rooms are in good condition. Staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfast cereals, pastries, yogurts, muffins. Walking distance to several restaurants.
Very clean, area safe, rooms are in good condition. Staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfast cereals, pastries, yogurts, muffins. Walking distance to several restaurants.
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Megan
Sep 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
A good Thai restaurant was right next door that you could walk to, and the motel is very close to other chain restaurants and coffee shops. It’s also 16 min away from White Sands National Park which was perfect for our trip. The room was nice and clean, and there was a little quick breakfast room for the mornings.
A good Thai restaurant was right next door that you could walk to, and the motel is very close to other chain restaurants and coffee shops. It’s also 16 min away from White Sands National Park which was perfect for our trip. The room was nice and clean, and there was a little quick breakfast room for the mornings.
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Sarah
Jun 26, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Our stay was great. Clean rooms, quiet property and nice small breakfast of toasted items, cereal and yogurt. Would recommend.
Our stay was great. Clean rooms, quiet property and nice small breakfast of toasted items, cereal and yogurt. Would recommend.
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Shannon
Jul 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff member at check-in was kind and efficient. The building was older but well kept up and clean. Basic breakfast (cereal, fruit, yogurt, bagels, etc.) was good. Plus, they had sleds and wax that we could borrow for our trip to White Sands National Park.
The staff member at check-in was kind and efficient. The building was older but well kept up and clean. Basic breakfast (cereal, fruit, yogurt, bagels, etc.) was good. Plus, they had sleds and wax that we could borrow for our trip to White Sands National Park.
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David
Feb 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great value. Very clean. Good bed. Good Thai restaurant next door.
Great value. Very clean. Good bed. Good Thai restaurant next door.
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Patricia
Apr 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean and comfortable. The property was not noisy. Breakfast was good,
The room was clean and comfortable. The property was not noisy. Breakfast was good,
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Meng
Apr 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room is clean. Only get a couple of cold selections for breakfast.
Room is clean. Only get a couple of cold selections for breakfast.
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Richard
Feb 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room had odor. property rundown. Area questionable. Comment that adjacent Thai restaurant was good was not correct. Breakfast (self service) was spartan. Did not compare well with others provided by avg hotels.
Room had odor. property rundown. Area questionable. Comment that adjacent Thai restaurant was good was not correct. Breakfast (self service) was spartan. Did not compare well with others provided by avg hotels.
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Andrew
Jul 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This was a great little hotel! Staff was very kind and the property was clean and quiet. I appreciated the small breakfast in the morning as well!
This was a great little hotel! Staff was very kind and the property was clean and quiet. I appreciated the small breakfast in the morning as well!
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Charles
May 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great overnight stay. Exceptionally clean, comfortable beds, easy access and parking. It’s an older motel property well maintained. Breakfast was light but good.
Great overnight stay. Exceptionally clean, comfortable beds, easy access and parking. It’s an older motel property well maintained. Breakfast was light but good.
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david
Jul 20, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
These sound cheesy sometimes but I love this place. The staff is the most helpful I have found and the place is very clean. It’s a nice relaxation point on any trip through.
These sound cheesy sometimes but I love this place. The staff is the most helpful I have found and the place is very clean. It’s a nice relaxation point on any trip through.
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Joshua
Jul 3, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Simple place, but it was clean and convenient.
Simple place, but it was clean and convenient.
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david
Jun 22, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Nestled under a mountain and easy to get to. Convenient to everything in the city.
Nestled under a mountain and easy to get to. Convenient to everything in the city.
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Catherine
Jun 15, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Very nice quaint hotel, room was clean and bed was very comfortable. Was close to restaurants would stay again
Very nice quaint hotel, room was clean and bed was very comfortable. Was close to restaurants would stay again
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Eugene
May 27, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Nice clean property with well appointed room. Staff is very polite.
Nice clean property with well appointed room. Staff is very polite.
FAQs about White Sands Motel
Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available on-site, with limited spaces.
What type of breakfast is offered?
A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What is the location of the property in relation to nearby attractions?
The motel is located in Alamogordo, within a 5-minute drive of Alameda Park Zoo, Tularosa Basin Museum of History, and 14.3 miles from White Sands National Park. It is also close to the Flickinger Center for Performing Arts, approximately 1.7 miles away.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, although the specific age limit is not provided.
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- 2026-09-22: 106.0850158977356USD
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- 2026-10-19: 106.67781305815888USD
- 2026-10-20: 106.67781305815888USD
- 2026-10-21: 107.04553091008758USD
- 2026-10-22: 106.67781305815888USD
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- 2026-10-27: 106.67781305815888USD
- 2026-10-28: 106.0850158977356USD
- 2026-10-29: 106.67781305815888USD
- 2026-10-30: 106.0850158977356USD
- 2026-10-31: 106.0850158977356USD
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- 2026-11-10: 106.0850158977356USD
- 2026-11-11: 106.67781305815888USD
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- 2026-11-14: 106.67781305815888USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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