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Desert Air Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Sanderson with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
Reception
Outdoor banquet area
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$230
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar

Explore the area

Map
806 W Oak St, Sanderson, TX, 79848
  • Masonic Hall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Terrell County Visitor Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Terrell County Memorial Museum
    ‪20 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Premium Room

Premium Room

Premium Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort House

Comfort House | Living area

Comfort House

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Mountain View

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Mountain View | Living area

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

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the area

Sanderson

At Desert Air Motel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Masonic Hall and Terrell County Visitor Center. Highlights at this motel include free buffet breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The motel's own poolside bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool along with access to bike hire and a playground. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. .With a stay at this Sanderson motel, you'll be 1.6 km (1 mi) from Terrell County Memorial Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Masonic Hall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Terrell County Visitor Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Terrell County Memorial Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Sanderson Station - 1 min drive
  • Del Rio, TX (DRT-Del Rio Intl.) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mitchell Ranches - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chile con Arnie - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Julio's Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Roundhouse Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dairy King - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Desert Air Motel

Motel in Sanderson with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool
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.

  • 1 floor
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1960
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
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.

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

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

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 at the property
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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

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

Desert Air Motel Sanderson
Desert Air Sanderson
Desert Air Motel Motel
Desert Air Motel Sanderson
Desert Air Motel Motel Sanderson

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Desert Air Motel?

Desert Air Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Desert Air Motel?

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Air Motel on 5 Mar 2025 start from AU$230.22, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Desert Air Motel?

Yep, Desert Air Motel has a free self car park.

Does Desert Air Motel have a pool?

Desert Air Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from March to December).

Does Desert Air Motel serve breakfast?

Yeah, free buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Desert Air Motel?

No, Desert Air Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Desert Air Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Desert Air Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 314 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice vintage motel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Khalid, Doha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
NA
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Khalid, Doha

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Phyllis Snow

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very outdated and oatmeal and cold cereal free breakfast only
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Tallahassee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old school drive up motel. Clean, quaint, and just a good vibe to it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janeen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this quaint cute place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Judene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool area and place to relax
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Octavio

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location for our hunting trip in Sanderson. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. Staff excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not for cooking
We rented the room for the kitchen. The stove/oven and dishwasher were not installed. No plates, flatware or cooking utensils.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stop on the way to Big Bend. Staff was nice, pool was refreshing. Will definitely stay here again if we get the chance
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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