We had a wonderful stay at the White Sands Motel in Alamogordo, New Mexico, and it truly exceeded…read moreour expectations. If you are visiting White Sands National Park and looking for a clean, comfortable place to stay in Alamogordo, this is an excellent choice. The motel is a family-owned property, and the hospitality from the owners was exceptional. From the moment we arrived, they were warm, welcoming, and genuinely kind. You can immediately tell they take great pride in their motel and care about the experience their guests have. The room and entire property were immaculately clean--honestly cleaner than many larger chain hotels we've stayed in. Everything looked freshly painted, well-maintained, and thoughtfully cared for. The landscaping and exterior were also beautifully kept, which made the whole place feel inviting and safe. What makes the White Sands Motel special is the personal touch you only get from a locally owned, family-run motel. Instead of the impersonal feel of big hotels, you feel like a valued guest here. If you're planning a trip to White Sands National Park, Alamogordo, or southern New Mexico, I highly recommend staying here. It's a fantastic family-owned motel in Alamogordo that offers spotless rooms, great hospitality, and a truly pleasant experience. We will absolutely stay here again on our next trip to White Sands National Park

Nice old style motel with a quiet room in the back Clean n…read morecomfy Great rate one night. continental breakfast in room 2. nothing hot. Dennys across the street

Great hotel. Clean, quiet and comfortable beds. Awesome breakfast and polite staff. I would…read moredefinitely recommend to stay there.

I'm an IHG ahold member. My profile says upper level room away from the elevator…read more Apparently they are renovating their 3rd floor. So they stuck me in the first floor. Right near the exit door. With a window looking out on the parking lot. I did not feel safe all night. No bars on the windows. People walking by all night. Creepy AF. Not sure why I couldn't be on the second floor.

We just got in and we were tired and sunburned! Well I was more sunburned than my significant other…read morebut that's a whole other story! When we walked in we got greeted right away by your friendly staff! Check in was fast and easy. Plus we got some great recommendations to go visit!Especially since we're out of town peeps from Long Beach, California (where Snoop Dogg's from lol) we greatly appreciated the recommendations! Now to the fabulous sleeping quarters! As we walked in, the room was clean and immaculate! Beds were comfy and room was cool. It's so ready for dreamland! I lay on the bed and it is so comfortable! I can't wait to enjoy your breakfast tomorrow! Goodnight and sweet dreams!

Nice hotel. Rooms were spacious and clean. Had a 1 night stay, and breakfast was good. They had a…read morelaundry on the second floor so we could easily get laundry done, too..

This is a massive motel conveniently located within a short driving distance of White Sands…read moreNational Park, colorfully painted with a nice gift shop in the lobby. The rooms are decently spacious and the bath towels are huge! Downsides include a complimentary breakfast of cold potatoes, cold toast, cold eggs, and pretty good sausage. The shower is weak and oscillates between freezing cold and scalding hot. The amount of hair on the bathroom floor resembles a barbershop and tells me they don't clean the rooms very well.

Nice classic motel with spacious courtyard providing ample parking. Very interesting gift shop…read more Basic breakfast is included with our room. Nice swimming pool. I would definitely stay here again.

Grand opening this is the 22nd day of their opening. Beautiful suite, kitchen family room…read morecombination, separate bedroom. Spacious bathroom. There is conference room, gym and the outdoor pool is still under construction. Hot breakfast that consists of biscuit & gravy, fruit, cereal, burritos etc. Outdoor patio to enjoy your breakfast.

Was moving over 1,000 miles away and this was my resting point. I travelled during Mercury…read moreretrograde so whaddaya know.. things got chaotic. I was so grateful to have booked ahead, gotten a room where I could "watch" my car (anxiety), and the staff was 10/10. The night shift team member was fantastic, welcomed my ESA, and showed us to the snacks I was able to devour my snacks, relax, and unwind a bit. Upon leaving, I had to deal with some of the circumstances I found myself in on the way to the hotel (again, I'm really blaming Mercury here) and the staff was accommodating af. I can't think of a single bad thing I encountered during my stay. It was the most calm part of my entire trip. Would absolutely stay here again. They even offered sleds for White Sands!!

We had a 2 night stay as we came from Arkansas and had to spend the day loading a moving truck with…read moreour stuff that has been here in a 30' x 10' storage unit for almost 5 years. Last night when we arrived we were out in the room we had purchased online and the room was fine. Today when we finished loading the truck for 5 hours we just wanted to get back to the room and take a hot shower and get all the filth off of us. We go up to the room and unlike last night and the morning when the water was hotter than needed, the water was only cold and eventually wasn't strong enough to come out of the shower head. We called the front desk and then found out they were replacing the water heater. It would be a few hours and then of course who knows how long to heat the water. I went down to the front desk and was greeted by Tory. I explained we felt grimy and sticky and was hoping they had another room not affected by our water heater that we could shower in so we could go out in public. Tory went one better and offered us a room in the main building that had hot water. She wanted to make sure that there may be no problems with the new water heater that would affect us in the evening or tomorrow. We have now showered and feel nice and clean and ready to enjoy our last night in Alamogordo. Thank you Tory for going above and beyond. This will be an example I can give others as to why I like this hotel. Also, their hot breakfast is top notch.

This hotel was good needs some updating to the parking lot and stairs. As for the rooms they…read moreupdated and comfortable. There are a few thing that still needs updating.

I travel a lot and have been to some amazing resorts and hotels, but I can honestly say that my…read morestay at the Cloudcroft Mountain Park Hostel was one of my favorites! This hostel offers a unique and authentic experience for this region and encourages you to get outside, explore, and connect with yourself and nature! And if you're traveling here, that's EXACTLY what you need to do. First off - Stephanie is a gracious host and makes you feel right at home :) Her positive energy makes her highly approachable and that same energy permeates the hostel. She makes herself available to her guests but also gives you space if you're looking for solitude. The rooms are simple but have everything you need. I stayed in a private room with a comfortable queen-sized mattress. It gets pretty cold at night but the heater inside the room made it warm and cozy! The rooms have two access points. One door leads outside to the deck, where you have chairs and a stunning view of the mountains. A second door leads into the shared areas - a full kitchen with cookware to make your own meals, a comfortable living room with plenty of books and a TV (with Netflix) if you absolutely need it, and bathrooms with showers and a few complimentary toiletries. Everything is very clean and well-taken care of and it was fun getting to know the other guests! We had a campfire on Saturday night (a weekly ritual, I believe - weather permitting) and cooked some delicious food on a grill. You can't beat a campfire dinner, complete with s'mores, underneath the stars. Some locals even came by and shared their knowledge and stories about the area! Because it's elk mating season, the males could be heard bugling for a mate at night. If you're really lucky, you might even see some elk wandering around the property! A herd of females showed up one night while I was there - right outside of my room, in fact! But because it was 3:30 a.m. and I'm a heavy sleeper, I had to settle for security camera footage the next day, haha! That's important to note, too. The property has security cameras and plenty of lights so I felt extremely safe the entire week I was there. Stephanie lives upstairs and has two dogs (and a cat!) that will alert you of any strangers (and wildlife). The dogs are really friendly - and smart! They don't seem to bark once they recognize you! What else can I say about this GEM in the mountains... the location is perfect and easy to get to. There's SO much to do here, you'll forget all about any TV or technology addiction you may have had at home (there IS free Wi-Fi if you need it, though). The village of Cloudcroft is only 10 minutes up the mountain, Mountain Park and High Rolls are 5 minutes down the mountain, and Alamogordo is 15-20 minutes away and at the bottom of the mountain. There are plenty of unique shops and cafes to check out, as well as bigger chains to fulfill more extensive needs (those are in Alamogordo). And let's not forget White Sands National Monument, which is about 30 minutes away. White Sands is absolutely breathtaking and Stephanie even has snow saucers you can borrow, to go sand sledding on the dunes! If it's hiking you're looking for, you've got countless options throughout the Lincoln National Forest. You can even hike up into the mountains behind the hostel. I could probably go on forever about this place but at some point, you're going to stop reading this review because I rambled on for far too long. If you're still with me, thank you for indulging my love affair with the Cloudcroft Mountain Park Hostel :) Honestly, I was sad to leave and I absolutely cannot wait to return. I've never seen skies so blue, sunsets with such vivid shades of pink and orange, and mountain backdrops so perfect they almost don't look real. There's magic in the air that makes you grateful to be alive. And if you're willing to slow down and enjoy each moment as they come, you'll experience more peace, beauty, and connection than you ever thought possible.

I had such a great time at Cloudcroft hostel that I stayed an extra day. This is one of the most…read morewell run and clean hostels I have used, and I have been in several! Stephanie does a great job making us feel welcome and at the same time, running a tight ship so that the place is both comfortable and secure. The area around the hostel is beautiful. There were elk grazing right across the street. So many hiking trails. Everything you need to cook your meals. Highly recommend!

What makes this place AMAZING is the staff. Checking in was a breeze and so was checkout…read more Marisa at the front desk provided us with a sled for sledding at white sands national park. To top it off, I found out how honest the people who work at the hotel are. I left my laptop in the room upon checkout and they called me after more than hour of checking out to tell me they have it. Shout out to Marisa at the front desk and the cleaning crew for helping me out with that! THANK YOU!!

Let me start by saying we stay in a TON of Marriott hotels and this has to be one of the worst. We…read morearrived at Fairfield Inn after a long day of driving. Upon arrival the front desk tried to tell us that we did not have a reservation. The front desk girl (who was nice) called, what I assume was the manager, who argued with us over speaker phone. The manager was rude and giving us attitude saying that we had cancelled our reservation. My husband pulled out our confirmation email and showed it to them. Long story short we ended up with the very last room available. The front desk was unsure the room was even available and had to go up to the room to make sure no one was in it. Once we were finally checked in we realized the pool was out of commission. It said "closed for renovations" but no reno's were in progress. We headed up to our room which looked nice upon first glance but was not nice at all. The tile on the bathroom floor was missing grout and the tile moved around when you walked on it. The shower looked dirty and I didn't even want to put my feet on the tub without flip flops. The air vent looked like it hasn't been cleaned since the hotel opened. The remote to the TV didn't work and again, the room had a dirty feel to it. The only nice part of this hotel is the lobby and its huge fish tank.

Although I did not actually stay at this hotel, the customer service was excellent. Alexis was so…read morethoughtful and helpful. We showed up for our reservation today only to find out the pool was closed. As I have 2 very active boys, this was super disappointing. Alexis was kind enough to recommend a nearby hotel and honor our cancellation even though it was same day/same hour as check in. Truly grateful for her hospitality and understanding.

My expectations were definitely met at this hotel. I wasn't anticipating luxury-obviously. I just…read moreneeded a clean jump off point to get to white sands. And It was mostly clean. Could have been a bit better but could have been a lot worse. I would stay again. All of the staff were just EXCEPTIONAL! Best part of the stay. The woman who checked us in was really friendly and so helpful. Provided us some good recommendations for local restaurants. I'd give her 5/5 stars for service. The room was adequate. The bed spreads were a bit old and stained. It would be nice if the hotel replaced them altogether. The bathroom and vanity were clean and stocked w essentials but the sink had cracks and the mirror frame broken. Not deal breakers but seems like something that would be easily fixable. The beds were comfy though and we had a good nights sleep there so as previously noted it was adequate. Served our purposes. We did partake in the breakfast and it was average in terms of options. Other than a waffle machine, there weren't other hot foods but there were enough workable selections. While there are some tables in the breakfast area, it was small and cramped so we opted to bring breakfast back to the room. If you are looking for an inexpensive stay near white sands and don't mind lack of luxuries, this should meet your needs just fine. Good for short stays.

I recently moved to Alamogordo, NM and needed a place to stay until I found a house. Based on…read moreother reviews and being one of the few pet friendly hotels, I went with Super 8. Upon check-in I was greeted by the manager, Victor. He was friendly, professional and knowledgeable of the town. My favorite part was anytime our paths crossed throughout my stay, he greeted me by name. I felt like a celebrity. I checked into my room and it exceeded my expectations. The room was clean and very modern. I had a king size bed, a small table and chairs, a flat screen TV with cable and free wifi. The bathroom was well kept as well, no damage to tiles, no mold, very clean! Basic amenities are provided in the room to include, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, bar soap, coffee/coffee maker, alarm clock, mini fridge, and microwave, which is not so common anymore. Also, location was great! Super 8 is located across the street from the mall and within walking distance of multiple restaurants. Victor was always quick with a recommendation and they were all delicious! I can only say positive things about my stay at Super 8. Clean, modern rooms and amazing hospitality all for an amazing price! I would definitely recommend Super 8 to a friend.

Great option for a budget stay near White Sands. Our room was clean and well-equipped with bathroom…read moreamenities, and overall didn't have anything to complain about. They also let you borrow sleds for sand sledding, which was amazing considering you have to buy them at White Sands. Breakfast is included, and the staff are really on top of keeping everything stocked.