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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

3.0 star property

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Indoor pool
Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View
Bar (on property)
Lobby
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

Map
5000 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA, 50322
  • Merle Hay Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Drake University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Wells Fargo Arena
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Accessible)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Poolside

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Poolside

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Poolside

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (1 King Bed and 2 Queen Bed)

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (1 King Bed and 2 Queen Bed)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Poolside (Accessible)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Poolside

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Poolside

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub, Poolside (1 Bedroom)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub, Poolside (1 Bedroom)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Urbandale

Located in Urbandale, Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines is within a 10-minute drive of Iowa Gold Star Military Museum and Buccaneer Arena. .This family-friendly hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Des Moines Community Playhouse and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

What's nearby

  • Merle Hay Mall - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Drake University - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Living History Farms - 10 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 12 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Family-friendly hotel with a water park and free breakfast
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines offers 166 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Urbandale hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a water park and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 166 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a water park, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at Castaways Grill, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Urbandale? This hotel has 10000 square feet (929 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Castaways Grill - Onsite restaurant.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Castaways Grill

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Water park
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water park
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (10,000 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Ramada Tropics
Ramada Tropics Des Moines
Ramada Tropics Resort
Ramada Tropics Resort Des Moines
Tropics Resort
Des Moines Ramada
Ramada Des Moines
Ramada Hotel Des Moines
Ramada Tropics Hotel Des Moines
Ramada Tropics Resort / Conference Center Des Moines Iowa
Ramada Tropics Resort Moines Urbandale
Ramada Tropics Resort Moines
Ramada Tropics Moines Urbandale
Ramada Tropics Moines
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines Hotel

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 404 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 404 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 404 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 404 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 110 out of 404 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Nice Stay

Last minute, quick overnight trip for business. Great rate, very nice clean place. Comfortable room, easy in and out check in. A place I would definitely revisit.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Save ur money! Waterpark not work it!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kristi

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible

It started that we were supposed tobhave a 2 queen room. Got a king and pull-out. Bathroom door didnt shut. Back door was broke. Found dirty ubderwear under bed. And was told there was a buffet breakfast and the only thing out for breaksfast was premade muffins orange and apples and cereal. It was joke
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was expecting more pool area. Very crowded but my 4 year old had fun.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, Omaha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a great time. Super affordable. It was a little worn down, but to be expected in a water park-type stay. We had a great time, and the staff was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Abigail

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Roy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The shower had no hot water. There was mold all over the door.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Candace

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Brandon

No hot water
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Elissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Not what was advertised.

We stopped on our way to Chicago. We chose this hotel for the indoor water park and hot tub. It would've been nice to have a good hot tub after a long drive. The hotel was almost deserted, water park was closed, and hot tub was luke warm. The staff was great and did what they could but the hotel itself was not a great representation of Ramada and we were very disappointed and not able to just Relax. Also, breakfast was not a buffet breakfast so we had to leave and pay for breakfast...on top of our hotel bill. The restaurant and bar personnel were great but there were only 2 staff members to cook, serve, and bartend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Patti

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Cordilla

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

WILLIAM

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Last time we stay here

Room wasn’t ready at checkin time and many people had to wait for hours for rooms. Pool was still rundown even after they said they “redid” stuff. No discounts or anything else for all the issues. Will be the last time we stay at this place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not fancy but we enjoyed our stay

I was skeptical due to the review but we had a good trip. It could definitely use some updates and they could do better at staying on top of some things but for the price we paid, it was fine for a quick trip and the kids enjoyed the waterpark. The only issues we ran into were our room not being ready at check-in (they were very busy given the holiday so we were understanding) and the staff was friendly even though it was obvious they were overworked and stressed out. The other issue was that they ran out of towels in the pool area and we only had 2 full size towels in our room despite there being 4 of us. We made do and they brought towels to our room once they were ready. If you're expecting a high end hotel then this isn't for you but it was an affordable stay with something to do for the kids and free breakfast so we were satisfied and would likely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

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

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to highway was great. Cleanliness was sub par. Pool/slides never opened and there was no communication from the 3 lifeguards present or the front desk as to the reason or timing of a possible opening.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

staci

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Had an amazing time pool was great for the kids but rooms could use an upgrade
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good place to stay if you have kids

The pool was fun for my son and well monitored. The staff was friendly. Could definitely use some amenity updates in the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Lain

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible -10 stars

Check in was at 4pm, we disnt get into our rooms till closer to 7pm as the rooms were not ready yet from being cleaned. My parents had a massive blood stain on the mattress on their pull out couch. My room was not vacuumed at all, no toilet paper in the bathroom. Only 2 towels. Did not get anymore towels. We inly stayed one night, so not a terrible deal. My little cousins, minors, went with my grandma to the front desk to get a new key as she lost hers. She accidentally told them MY room number instead.of hers and they gave her a room key to my room. They didnt bother to check anyones ID, just gave some random person a key to a random room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024