Satellite Inn

Hotels
6.1 (308 reviews)
2224 North White Sands Boulevard , Alamogordo , US

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Affordable price / good value for budget travelers
Pets accepted
Convenient location near beach/white sand and stores
Owner/facility maintenance responsive in some cases
Rooms available / easy to book
Cons:
Severe cleanliness issues (blood stains, bugs, mold, trash left behind)
Breakfast advertised but frequently unavailable
Staff problems including poor communication and reports of harassment
Room defects (peeling paint, low shower head, missing blankets, AC odors, doors not locking)
Train noise throughout the night
False advertising / inaccurate photos of the property

Categories

Cleanliness
2
Strongly negative: multiple reviewers report filthy rooms (blood stains on sheets, bugs in bathroom, mold, trash left behind, dusty and smelly rooms).
Service
8.5
Mixed but leaned positive for this score: some guests describe hostile/front-desk communication and even harassment, while others note a friendly owner and prompt maintenance response (e.g., TV fixed).
Location
9
Positive: repeatedly mentioned as convenient and close to the beach/white sand and stores; however, reviewers note significant train noise at night.
Room Quality
3
Negative: reports of peeling bathtub paint, low shower head, missing blankets, air-conditioner odors, doors that don't lock properly and gaps, and other basic room deficiencies.
Amenities
8.5
Moderately positive for this score: basic amenities (TV, AC, pet policy, rooms available) are present, but key advertised amenities (breakfast, lobby access, security latch) were frequently unavailable or broken.
Value for Money
8.5
Rated relatively high because multiple guests mention the low price as a plus and that affordability influenced their choice, despite several shortcomings.
Food and Beverage
2.5
Negative: breakfast was repeatedly advertised but not provided (lobby/desk closed, sign stating no breakfast); only a food truck option was mentioned.
Overall Experience
6.8
Mixed-to-negative overall: many guests report very poor stays (dirty rooms, staff issues, false advertising), while a few note comfortable moments (friendly owner, prompt fixes).
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 07:24

Property Description

Convenient Location near White Sands National Monument
Located just a 20-minute drive from the stunning White Sands National Monument, Satellite Inn Alamogordo offers a prime location for nature lovers and adventurers alike.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each air-conditioned room at the inn features a range of amenities including Wi-Fi, cable TV with HBO channels, a microwave, and a refrigerator. The en suite bathrooms provide added convenience for guests.

24-Hour Reception and On-Site Facilities
Guests can enjoy a hassle-free stay with a 24-hour reception available for assistance. The motel also offers on-site laundry facilities, as well as fax and photocopying services for business travelers.

Book your stay at Satellite Inn Alamogordo now to experience comfort and convenience during your visit to Alamogordo.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ELP

Location

Guest Reviews

6.1
Based on 308 reviews
Cleanliness: 2
Service: 8.5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 3
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 2.5
Overall Experience: 6.8
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Fernandez • couple • us
10
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Ernesto • solo_traveller • us
1
Terrible Experience
Pros:

I did not appreciate how i tried to communicate with this establishment but they could not give me the time of day.

Cons:

I didnt like that i reached out multiple times to discuss my stay and not one single reply.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Jeremiah • solo_traveller • jp
10
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Bitela • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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mary M stevens • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • extended_group • us
1
Just horrible
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The parking the false advertisement about breakfast and just the quality of the rooms dirty and also customer service needs to get worked on

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Kerner • solo_traveller • us
3
Cons:

When I went to check in, there was a sign on the door that said use window bottom Glass and door is broken, the window was approximately 8 in wide and 11 in tall she asked for my ID and disappeared for 4 to 5 minutes then returned to get payment and at that time told me it was going to be three more dollars to process the payment using a debit card or credit card. I received the key and went to the room and the key did not work on the lock I even asked one of the other tenants to see if I was doing something wrong they tried it and it did not work so I went back to the office to get that fixed, they replace the key and said that should work now, as I turn to leave I remembered to ask about the breakfast in the morning, when I asked where would the breakfast be served they replied there is no breakfast to be served because of the broken window in the door which appeared to be broken for more than just that afternoon, so no breakfast for the next morning. When I entered the room it appeared to be clean nice ice TV it was nice that there was a refrigerator to put water in soda pop in the air conditioner was extremely loud and pretty much kept me up most of the night, the air vent in the bathroom was so loud I thought the shower was taking off. They did not even say they were sorry about not having breakfast available due to the broken glass in the bottom of the door and I found it strange that they were okay with coming and going through the door to go to work but could not temporarily put a piece of wood or something in where the glass was broken but not broken clean through.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • us
4
Pros:

Price

Cons:

A/C very loud. The lobby window was broken, and staff stated no breakfast ould be offered because of glass issue. Bathroom was not very clean, hair on the floor.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • us
8
Good value, clean room, convenient location
Pros:

Good value, clean room, close to restaurants and attractions

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Sisamone • family_with_children • us
5
I wouldn't stay here again.
Pros:

The price for the stay, pets were accepted, convenient to fast food and stores.

Cons:

The one room had bugs in bathroom, the bath tub paint pilling & shower head was too low & you had to lower your head to soak your head and our bed sheet had blood stains on it! The other room had trash still left over from other stay by someone else and the main door was cocked slanted at times when closing the door.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Ruchir • solo_traveller • us
2
Stay away, find another place
Pros:

Nothing really, very dirty place

Cons:

Rooms and bathrooms were very dirty. There was mold in the bathroom. Taps weren't working properly. Toilets were very dirty, worst experience in the usa.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Crawford • family_with_children • us
1
the worst place to stay at
Pros:

the staff harassed me and my family to the point the cops were called. the room was not handicap friendly, the staff allowed their children to harass guests as well. they talk to you through a small window and you cannot understand nor hear them, then they get mad because they have to repeat themselves

Cons:

the staff harassed me and my family to the point the cops were called. the room was not handicap friendly, the staff allowed their children to harass guests as well. they talk to you through a small window and you cannot understand nor hear them, then they get mad because they have to repeat themselves

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • couple • us
1
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Ramesh • family_with_children • us
4
Pros:

There is no breakfast and we need the refund and compensation for same..we booked considering breakfast availability.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Abdullah • couple • us
5
Not bad. Not exceptional.
Pros:

Location is good. White sand isn’t very far.

Cons:

Breakfast was included, but in real, they didn’t serve any breakfast due to a damaged front desk space. It looks like it was there for a long a time and remained unrepaired.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Johnson • solo_traveller • us
3
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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warren • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Absolutely nothing stands out about this place.

Cons:

That you couldn't change the volume on the television.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • family_with_children • us
6
Pros:

Overall, the stay was comfortable. The owner seemed friendly and the maintenance guy was prompt to fix the television

Cons:

It was disheartening to learn upon arrival that due to a vehicle accident, that the lobby was closed; thus no breakfast or coffee. I think we should have been informed prior to our arrival. The hotel was not overly busy, but we had some 'shady' people in the rooms in the corner. There was no Security latch for the hotel door; that was uncomfortable.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • us
6
Toot toot here comes the train.
Pros:

They had rooms open. Close to sand dunes.

Cons:

Train runs thru all night.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee