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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

3.0 star property
Family-friendly stay near Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

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

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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5000 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA, 50322
  • Merle Hay Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Iowa Gold Star Military Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Buccaneer Arena
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Poolside

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Poolside

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (1 King Bed and 2 Queen Bed) | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Poolside | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Poolside

  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Urbandale

In Urbandale .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Urbandale hotel, you'll find Buccaneer Arena and Iowa Gold Star Military Museum. Des Moines Community Playhouse is within 6 miles (10 km) and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Merle Hay Mall - 3 min drive
  • Drake University - 8 min drive
  • Val Air Ballroom - 10 min drive
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 12 min drive
  • Iowa Events Center - 12 min drive

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 stay near Iowa Gold Star Military Museum
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines offers its guests a water park, a waterslide, and an indoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 10000 square feet (929 square meters) and includes a conference center. A vending machine, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the family-friendly Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines. Self parking is free.

This Urbandale hotel is smoke free.

  • 166 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 10000 sq ft of conference space
  • 929 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Water park
  • Waterslide

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 available

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: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 30 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
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).

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

How close is Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines to the airport?

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines is 22.5 mi (30-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines on Mar 2, 2025 start from $69.6, excluding 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.

Does Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines.

Does Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines offer free breakfast?

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines?

This hotel offers free self parking.

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

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines features an indoor pool.

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

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

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

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines to downtown Urbandale?

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines is 1.8 mi away from Urbandale.

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 328 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Jolly Roger
My grandson LOVED the pirate ship water play area! Waterslides were fast. Rooms were comfortable, but facility is aging. Free breakfast was continental, no hot food or juices.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Nice, clean and comfortable. Front desk person was friendly. Wonderful place for children to have fun in the swimming pools and slides. Could have used a little more lighting in the room. I would have given it five except for the person who was working in the Boo's Pizza and chicken / sports bar. I believe he may have been the manager. He was the rudest person to us and everyone else that came in. He was dressed in shorts and a t-shirt. Said there was no bartender so he complained the whole time that he had to pour drinks and He didn't know how to do that since he's not a bartender. My husband and I and one other person were the only ones in the bar. We had to wait 10 minutes when we went in to get our drink. Other people came in to order food they also had to wait about 10 minutes for him to even acknowledge them. How busy could he have been when we were the only ones in the bar? The other person was a local who has been there many a time and this man, I believe his name is Kevin, was really rude and ignorant to him also. I wanted a draft beer and he didn't know how to pour it. We order an Italian hoagie and he gave us some other kind of hoagie. The three of us left.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Tami

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Angela

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

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Traveled 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

Business traveler, Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

6/10 Okay

Kristi

Traveled with family
Average with nice pool but not so great hours
Pool is geared towards children but I don’t feel like pool hours are. Pool doesn’t open until 10 am and checkout is at 11. Pool stays open until midnight and then hallways are insanely loud and everyone gets woken up.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Roger

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Traveled 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

2/10 Terrible

Bart

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

shawn

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Karl

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It would have be better if they had a tub instead. For the most part we had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disappointing
My team was booked here because of the location, readings and breakfast buffet availability at 6:30am. The buffet was not available until 7:30am according to an employee, and, the same employee said the breakfast is not that good anyway. My team needed to change rooms because of cleanliness. We found bugs in the rooms and the need skirt had blood on it. The stay was a disappointment.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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