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Desert Air Motel

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
806 W Oak St, Sanderson, TX, 79848
  • Masonic Hall
    13 min walk
  • Terrell County Visitor Center
    14 min walk
  • Roundhouse Cafe
    8 min walk
  • Sanderson Station
    1 min drive

Room options

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Premium Room | Individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Premium Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort House | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Comfort House

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

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Individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

About this property

Desert Air Motel

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

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

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

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

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

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

This Sanderson motel is smoke free.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Desert Air Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 298 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 298 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 298 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 298 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 298 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely refurbished older motel great ac comfortable bed good pool and outdoor commons area. Was there for a class reunion. It was a wonderful motel ecperience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Morris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very retro hotel. Has been taken pretty good care of. Clean , beds comfortable. Not much space to store belongings. Would stay again if needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It feels like you step back into the 1950s.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute and clean motel with a bus breakfast! Walkable and close to Big Bend, highly recommend :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nestled in the heart of Sanderson, TX, the Desert Air Motel offers a delightful blend of classic charm and comfort. This hidden gem on I-90 is a great place to stop on your road trip. Due to weather we had to switch our reservation around and Jessica at the front desk was super accommodating and helpful. We can't recommend this place enough. We also happened upon a great little honky tonk down the road at the open air Ranch House Restaurant, featuring a talented young country musician named Landry Walls. The Desert Air is definitely worth a stop in Sanderson.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is wonderful, clean, great pool, and wonderful outside sitting. Cute play area, great parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful!! They are putting in many upgrades that are awesome!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an awesome retro style motel. The pool was new and the converted school bus breakfast was something to remember.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friends trip
We arrived after office hours and they made it convenient to get into our room. Rooms and entire motel were cute and clean. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place.
Very 1950's vibe. Updated and clean. There was a bench in front of the room so you could sit outside. I arrived early and the owner came to the office inspite of my being early. The rooms have Refrigerated Air.😃 A.K.A. air conditioning. 😁 I would certainly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place.
Very 1950's vibe. Updated and clean. There was a bench in front of the room so you could sit outside. I arrived early and the owner came to the office to check me in inspite of being early. The rooms have Refrigerated Air.😃 A.K.A. air conditioning. 😁 I would certainly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Matt our host was very friendly and welcoming and the whole property was very clean and well maintained. An oasis in the middle of nowhere and a great stop over option. Breakfast is available in the room, chocolate milk and chocolate rice crispies - but lots of other good stuff too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antrix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The check-in process was good. The property manager called to ensure seamless late check-in process. The room was kept ready.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Awesome environment
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a cute little place however dining options are slim. We eat from the gas station across the street because there was nothing open past 530 on a Sunday. We did meet some really nice people while sitting in the picnic area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sanderson - near Big Bend
Cute re-done motel. The only restaurant in town was closed the night we were there to cater to another function. Breakfast items provided in the room. Patio was cute. Coffee was available in the room, but did not find a filter.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip, Mancos

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really loved having access to the private patio that was adjacent to our room. Water pressure in the shower could have been a bit higher. Otherwise, a very nice stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024