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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Poolside
19 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Poolside
19 square metres
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
18 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Poolside (Accessible)
19 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (1 King Bed and 2 Queen Bed)
21 square metres
1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 8 guests
(up to 7 children)
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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
19 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
19 square metres
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Poolside
23 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
19 square metres
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View
19 square metres
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Accessible)
19 square metres
1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub, Poolside (1 Bedroom)
19 square metres
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
19 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
28 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Family-friendly hotel with a water park and free breakfast

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
24-hour business centre

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.

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.

Enjoy recreational amenities such as a water park and an indoor pool. 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 buffet 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, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. 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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

5000 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322

Renovations & Closures

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

  • Spa tub

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • ATM/banking
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 166
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Conference space
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free breakfast
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space size (feet) - 10000
  • Conference space size (meters) - 929
  • Waterslide
  • Water park
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Conference centre
  • Free self parking
  • Computer station
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Daily
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Vending machine
  • Coin laundry nearby
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Waterslide
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access , Internet access (complimentary)

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Internet access (complimentary)
  • Shower only
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • HDTV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 37
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Energy-saving switches

Where to Eat

A complimentary buffet 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.

Nearby Things to do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a water park and an indoor pool.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

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

You need to know

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, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham).

Children stay free

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Security system

Children stay free - maximum age 17

Credit card pre-authorisation

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines Count on Us (Wyndham)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-out is available.

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