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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

3.0 star property

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Indoor pool
Lobby
Bar (on property)
Free daily continental breakfast
Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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5000 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA, 50322
  • Merle Hay Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Drake University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Casey's Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪22 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

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 - 2.5 km
  • Drake University - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Living History Farms - 9 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Casey's Center - 13 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪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.

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
  • In-room 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

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 11:00 AM
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 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
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

Reviews

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines Reviews

5.6

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 596 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 596 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 596 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 111 out of 596 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 164 out of 596 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Emmanuel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was not kept up very well. There was rust all over the light fixtures and the air-conditioning units. Curtains were missing in one of the rooms. Although the kids enjoyed the pools, they also were not in very good condition. The carpet in the entire place looks like it needs to be replaced.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unclean room, pool unkept (mold and hair in the pool), and garbage in the hallways and entry. Our shower did not work, no water. Would never stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nathan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Terrible staff, terrible rooms with dirt/mold on the ceiling from the vents, rusty air vents, sticky carpet!!! The longer we stayed the worse it got. We checked in quick and didn’t notice most of the stuff until later in the night/next morning other wise I would have left and found somewhere else to stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stopped for the night to break up our long drive across the country. Our room was awesome and the teenagers loved the pool and slides. Highly recommend the little bit extra money to get their suite, so much room, especially after being cooped up in a vehicle for so long. The staff were all very nice that we encountered. We enjoyed the arcade and the restaurant as well. The price was reasonable all around and the pizzas we had we great! Mixed and matched different pizza types/flavors half and half! The pool area was clean and fun for everyone. Only conmplaint there was the temperature of the area was like a sauna! Overall great stay and would come back to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhubo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Never again

Disgusting!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mercedes

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed one night here with my family for a surprise fun evening with the kiddos, we only got to spend 30 minutes in the pool because it closed early, we booked a room at a water park hotel and could not enjoy the water park. The hot tub did not work. During check in, the staff gave no information about the hotel, it was like pulling teeth to get any pertinent info out of him (pool hours, check out time, breakfast area, ect.) The toilet in our room was clogged so anytime we need the restroom we had to go use the bathroom all the way across the hotel by the lobby/pool area. During breakfast, we got there 45 min after breakfast started and they were out of everything and there was no place to sit because all the tables were dirty and sticky from previous breakfast eaters. My family will not be staying here again and i would recommend you not waste your money either. Very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jace

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty rooms mold in the shower
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome experience! We will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Brandon

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa

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

2/10 Terrible

Yania

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is dirty, has no towels to replace and I stayed for three days!!! I talk to a housekeeper supervisor, I talked to the security guard, I talked to the front desk girls and nothing happened because the manager never came in. The hotel has a beautiful water park indoor and many families would like to go there but is TERRIBLE.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shannon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horrible place to stay. Never again. Room smells horribe ,musty , moldy , trying to sleep amd kids/tenagers yelling , screaming , running in the halls til 3am. No one answered their phones for help. Smelld liked pot in the hallways. People in the next room with a connecting door were sooooooloud i knew everything about them .and they swore like sailors. This was the worst experience ive EVER had at a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sheila

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The night guy was very helpful and kind and nice...
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Shanna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is a little run down, but the pool was so great for my kids. They couldn't get enough. The hotel front staff was really great too. Evelyn was kind and really helpful to me and my two crazy kiddos.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great pool but very lacking

The waterpark was the highlight. Just beware of hours it's open. Overall happy with stay, but service was weak and whole facility was a bit tired feeling. Our bathroom had a loose floor tile, for example. Upon check in, the lady told me I missed initializing the line by the room number, which was blank and she never told me. I didn't sign until she handed me my room key. No friendly welcome, no direction to room or elevators, pool closed 10 minutes early, no coffee in lobby (breakfast only). Multiple times no one was present at front desk--hiding in back room. No newspapers. Music from pool area extremely loud in rooms, so beware if poolside room and you go to bed early. No yogurt or toast at breakfast even. Breakfast seemed late (7am) but that was weekend, so maybe that's normal. But yes, it worked out fine for my needs and I would stay again if price is reasonable. Just lots of areas of improvement.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tim

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Filthy Dirty. Computers were not working and the gal had to manually enter our card somehow which was our first RED FLAG. It took a long time and our kids were not able to just go get in the the pool.(which after we finally got checked in it was too late and the pool was closing). Why on a Friday night would a pool close at 8pm?? That's insane. We tried to check in at 4pm but there was a line out the door. So we went to dinner and came back. only for it to still take forever and our kids missed out on a night of swim. Yet the music rocked on.....WET NASTY stained carpet. Totally soaked carpet! Gum and Candy stuck in the carpet. We were told there were not any other rooms that would accommodate.Every metal door way is completely covered in rust. Not enough towels in our room or any bedding for the pull out. Though they knew just how many were staying in our room. No clean towels. We had to bring up towels to the desk every time our kids got in the pool in order to have clean towels in our room. How does a water park not have enough towels? A bottle of liquor, perfume and a big bag of candy were missing from our room. We didn't have housekeeping so there shouldn't have been any reason for them to be in our room? We sat at the bar in the pool area watching the bartender brag about giving out free drinks but he never once came over to take our order. We finally went in to the restaurant bar to get a drink. That bartender (female) was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Book this hotel for the pool, it was great! Location of the hotel was good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wissam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I arrived there with my family, and after a long wait at the front desk, to find out that our room was not available and there is nothing they could do. Apparently, the manager and assistant manager do not work on the weekend, and the receptionist couldn't get a hold of anyone. the cleaning crew had gone for the day, and the rooms were not clean to give to us. we booked our room 3 weeks in advance and checked in online. We had to find another hotel in the area to spend the night. They cancelled our reservation and asked us to speak with our third-party vendor to get refunded. We are yet to get a refund. What a shame.. nice water park with the wrong management. I read the reviews and was expecting a delay or not a clean facility but I was surprised to not find a room all together. I didn't plan for that one. what a waste. This is very unfortunate. I wish someone will do something about it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, fun place and everything was great except our shower handle was broken and we couldn’t shower for 2 days.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025