Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Urbandale with water park and indoor pool

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Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines, where family fun meets relaxation. Savor a free breakfast buffet, splash into the indoor pool with a waterslide, and unwind at the poolside bar or Castaways Grill on site. With an arcade/game room and helpful staff nearby, your stay is sure to be an unforgettable experience.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Water park
  • Fitness center
  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • Business center

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Children's pool
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
The current price is CNY546
CNY611 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30

Room options

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Showing 14 of 14 rooms

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Sofa bed
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Sofa bed
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Sofa bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Sofa bed
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Sofa bed
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Sofa bed
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Sofa bed
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Poolside

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Sofa bed
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Poolside

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Poolside

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Sofa bed
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
5000 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA, 50322

What's nearby

  • Merle Hay Mall - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 11 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Casey's Center - 11 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 15 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Iowa State University - 36 min drive - 73.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

When you stay at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Iowa Gold Star Military Museum and Buccaneer Arena. After visiting the fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. There's a water park and an indoor pool, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 166 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

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

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 30 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Water park access
  • Children's pool

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (10000 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Water park
  • Arcade/game room
  • Waterslide
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Closed captioned TV

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling

Special features

Dining

Castaways Grill - Onsite restaurant.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

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

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 30 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines?

You can check in starting at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines and nearby?

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines has a water park and a fitness center, as well as an arcade.

Are there restaurants at or near Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Castaways Grill.

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Reviews

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines Reviews

5.6

5.8

Cleanliness

5.8

Amenities

6.4

Staff & service

5.2

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Children
Water park
Service staff
Hot Tub
Arcade
Shower
Water
Family friendly
Bed

Reviews

6/10 Good

Hotel is worn down and needs updated. Good. Helpful staff, the pool temp was great, beds were soft. Overall the room was ok. Bad: several times no hot water for showers Leaking shower head, the whole hotel needs a good deep clean.. One water slide broken. This hotel has a ton of potential. Not sure if i will stay again until they do some much needed updates
Jason, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always fun to stay here , nice place it is a little old but still nice and fun for kids , main pool was nice and warm !
Emily, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Amenities
Kari, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Gang shooting out front and hotel was put on lock down. Then people were in pool partying in the middle of the night. Beds were hard.
Deb, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We had a nice stay,
Donna, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Not our best stay at a hotel.
Preston, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place for families
Hailey, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Had seen online pool hours were from 9am-12pm Friday Saturday and Sunday get to the hotel three hours from home at check in at 4pm to be told pool closes at 5 pm. Pool staff stood in a group looking at there phones not paying attention to anything they should have been. Floor in room had pizza crumbs all over it. heat did not work in room. Whirlpool drain stopper did not hold water and faucet was not operating properly.
Nicholas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Todo excelente
Juan Luis Perez, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place.
Hollie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was clean needed to be painted
Rhoda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We used a suite for a family birthday and the family enjoyed their time swimming. I enjoy water parks so it was nice to see other people enjoying it as well.
Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the staff. This is my second time in the last 30 days. We take the grandkids there. The front desk staff and bar staff are amazing!!!
Paige, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Staff was the best part
Sarah, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Horrible experience. The pool area was overwhelming my full with unauthorized kids and adults, yet the staff did nothing to kick people out. Kids were smoking weed in the rooms and public bathrooms. At approximately 9pm there was a shooting near the pool area less than 50 feet from the table my family was sitting at. We had to evacuate the building and ultimately left the property for safety concerns. Worst experience in a hotel.
Bianca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The pool is great, and the staff is always friendly. The rooms are clean and nice too. I thinks its a great hotel for the price! The pool will definitely keep us coming back!
Marlan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Yes
Nicholas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Low price for a great place with a lot of amenities.
monica, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

There was a huge fight of 30 people plus in the police had to come and alcohol was involve and still being served Me and my kids were in the pool area at that time. My kids were scared and wanted to leave. We felt unsafe and we felt like our stay wasn’t important to staff I really wanted a refund for the whole stay
Frank, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Kids pool area closed which is why we chose to stay there. Kids were not happy.
Stephanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

So much fun
maria, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The hotel used to be nice.. showing wear
Tonya, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The breakfast area had very few choices, was slow, and nobody spoke English so it was hard to ask questions. The owner of the restaurant told us he hates breakfast because they use his establishment and was rude. The toilet kept running and had to fix it. Our TV wouldn't connect, so unable to use. There were holes all over the carpet. The towel holders are broken and our bathroom door wouldn't shut all the way. It was very hard to breathe in the pool area, because there was no ventilation. The front desk staff was amazing!!! The lifeguards were awesome!!!
Michael, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

The room the heater didnt work, tv didnt work. Towel hooks falling off the wall. Breakfast was mediocre. When we checked in the waterpark was shut off. Next am slides still didnt work. Checked out a day early
Emily, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great pools for kids. Hotel is older and not perfect The kids enjoyed swimming.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip