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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with water park and free breakfast
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Indoor pool
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Sports facility
Bar (on property)
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
The price is NZ$133
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Room amenity

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Poolside

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed - double
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed - double
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
5000 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA, 50322

What's nearby

  • Merle Hay Mall - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Drake University - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Val Air Ballroom - 10 min drive - 8.2 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 near Iowa Gold Star Military Museum
Located close to Buccaneer Arena, Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines provides a free breakfast buffet, a water park and a poolside bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Castaways Grill, the on-site restaurant. In addition to an arcade/games room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool with a waterslide
  • Free self-parking
  • Wedding services, meeting rooms and a TV in reception
  • A 24-hour front desk, a gift shop and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 166 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 37-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and free infant beds

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 buffet 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

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • 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
  • 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

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoke-free property

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 time starts at 4:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 14 kg 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 cots 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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines on 8 Dec 2024 start from NZ$132.56, 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 Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 14 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines located?

Set in Urbandale, this family-friendly hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Buccaneer Arena, Iowa Gold Star Military Museum and Des Moines Community Playhouse. John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Iowa Hall of Pride are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 248 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 248 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 248 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 248 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 248 reviews" "

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Tami

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Went to the restaurant to order pizza..sat there for 10 minutes and nobody came out to help us...went down the street and gave our business elsewhere. The gentleman that worked at the front desk was pleasant...pool closed...no server in restaurant....could hear all the traffic on the freeway.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Angela

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Travelled with family and small children
I did not like that it took over 40 minutes to check in, I got there at 3:20pm and was checked in at 4:10pm
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Pam

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not hot water Hot tub not working Breakfast was a joke Drug smells in hallway Run for your life
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t check in till 9:20 pm. We could swim the night of. Woke up had breakfast, and got dressed to swim by 9:15 because online says the pool opens from 9-11…NO lifeguards. Pool won’t open. I asked the front desk and showed them the website saying the 9-11 time and they could have cared less! Now after everything we only get 1 hours to swim. What pool opens from 10-11??? Wrf! Horrible waste of our time and money. Pool should be open 8-11 WITH lifeguards for guests!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The kids enjoyed the water park emensely.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My granddaughter enjoyed the water park, except it got to crowded with bigger kids for her to enjoy. Staff very accommodating with the issues we had arise
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property had many amenities to offer but all were understaffed, so many were slow to serve. The other problem was a woman who was crying outside our room from 4:30am on. she gave detailed descriptions of her problems with her boyfriend and her wailing was relentless. No good coffee was provided, and breakfast was not served until 7:30 am. We were afraid that breakfast would be understaffed as well so we went to IHOP for breakfast. I would not recommend this property even though it has much to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

shawn

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
TV controller not in the room, pool closed, place almost deserted rather eerie but desk guy was good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
My room had cockraches! The staff assisted with room change but was a MAJOR inconvenience! Staff took my number for manager to call. Never received any response. Want my money back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I enjoyed the stay. Night staff went above and beyond to get us a remote for our room. Loved the view of the water park.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Anne

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The free breakfast was the smallest I'd ever seen. We spent 2hrs waiting for our room to be ready, beyond the 4pm check-in. The onsite restaurant had no one working, so after waiting quite a while, we left and walked to a different restaurant down the road.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Damarys

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The location is good, the staff was nicer than over the phone and I guess if you are travelling with kids the water park would be great. I didn't like the room in general, smell very bad and everything inside looked old. The keys didn't work most of the time and that could get frustrating. Easy check in and check out. Great parking. I never saw the pizza @breakfast and besides that all they had was yogurt, cereals and granola bars.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No towels in the pool area hot tub was not hot and didn't work that good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Casey

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Employee checking me in was condescending and altogether rude. Thankfully, the rest of the staff was not like him.

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amber

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was fine. However that was the only thing. Bathroom door didn’t close or latch. Pool shut down early Saturday night. Was going to eat at Boss’ Pizzeria but it was so dirty I am going to call the health department. Lifeguards were LATE and/or didn’t show on Sunday so they only opened half of the pool. (After multiple parents complained.) Continental breakfast was a joke. There was a small selection of cereal with a gallon of milk on ice and the coffee was out. Very disappointed!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Castine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was bad
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rachell, Eddyville

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Haily

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Haily

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Keys have to be reset everyday to get into your room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024