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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
$87
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21

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Map
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.)
    ‪23 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 amenity

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
  • 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)

  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Urbandale hotel with restaurant
A water park, an indoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
In addition to a water park, Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines features a waterslide and an indoor pool. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 10000 square feet (929 square meters) include a conference center. This family-friendly hotel also offers a children's pool, a fitness center, and a vending machine. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines is a smoke-free property.

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (10,000 square feet 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
  • 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

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • 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

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

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 531 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 531 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 531 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 90 out of 531 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 150 out of 531 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We have been visiting this property for over 15 years. The area around the hotel has gone down considerably.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
As others have said, the property is run down and requires repairs. In saying that, when we first arrived, neither TV in our room was functioning, but maintenance came up quickly and got it going, so that is a plus. The staff was friendly but a little understaffed. Overall, it's an okay place to stay, and honestly, we would stay there again, but just know that it's an older water park hotel, so it does get a lot of use and needs a little TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kayla

Doesn’t answer hotel phones - child safety / food terrible
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The entire reason we book in Des moines was for the "waterpark" here. We arrived on Thursday and were notified that the water park was shut down. Kids were extremely disappointed. They were only allowed to swim in the small regular pool. Upon checkout we found out that they currently only open the water park on certain hours friday/sat /sun. This would have been nice to know ahead of time! Breakfast wasnt great. No protein options. Waffle mix wouldnt dispense. Otherwise it was just prepackaged processed foods. Kids enjoyed the arcade. Place was nicely updated and mostly clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rusty

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot water bathroom didn't lock
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The television would not work and the phone to the front desk wouldn't work either. We told them about the tv and they told us what to do but still wouldn't work even to come on. The phone would ring on my end and they could see I was calling but unable to connect.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Debora

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

cathy

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amber D

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The water park was closed and the TV in the room did not work. The front desk staff at check in barely engaged with me and seemed bothered to have to help me
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Desiree

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Clint

Pool was open and room was clean, all we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicki

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

Not great

Lukewarm, dirty hot tub. Extremely cold pools that make it hard to enjoy the water. Bathroom door doesn’t latch, bathroom fan doesn’t work. They made the hot tub 18+ when highschoolers were there for a sporting event. There was no breakfast set up on Saturday so we had to leave. When we came back at 9 the breakfast area has 1 cereal option, some fruit, they were just bringing out pancake batter. The whole area was a mess. I expect better when paying almost 400 to stay the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Makayla

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Josephine

Traveled with family and small children
The stay was alright. for almost $400 for two nights I would expect more though. Check in took the longest it's ever taken for me at a hotel. It was crazy. I waited for 30 mins with only two people ahead of me in line.. We booked a room for 4 people and only were given 2 towels. When I asked for more the staff member said she would bring me some when they had them available and had a list of room numbers that needed towels on her hand. They never brought us any towels. They also ran out of towels in the pool as well. So needless to say we were cold and wet. I booked this for the waterpark which was okay. I appreciated there were lifeguards but there were floating nasties in the hot tub, and the jets didn't even work. The pool water was warm in the kiddie pool, freezing in the other pools. The slide off the small ship looked sharp on the bottom and didn't extend to the floor of the pool so that seemed like a hazard for my kids. The water squirters also didn't work by the edge of the pool. Average stay but definitely wouldn't spend the extra $100-200 on this hotel next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Linsey

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
I stayed there over the weekend with my family and as soon as i arrived at 4 the lobby was full of people checking in * i would recommend you doing it online* with only 2 people working, As soon as i got to the counter the lady was nice and friendly. I got to our room and there was towels everywhere in the hallways. I noticed they only had 2 towels in the room and we had 2 adults and 2 kids that were in the room. We went to the waterpark and we let the kids play and us as the adults played too well the hot tub didn't work. the bar in the middle the bartender was highly rude and didn't acknowledge us till we had to say something. when i ordered my drink she used stir sticks as my straw and i had to ask for a lid. The waterpark wasn't fully stocked with towels, so we had to go to our room fully soaked and dripping wet, we went to the front desk and asked for towels and we were told on numerous occasions they were out of towels and someone was bringing more, i gave the lady our room number to see if she could have someone bring them to our door when they got some and she said yes ** never got any extra towels** went to the waterpark the next morning and of course no towels in the pool area and also in the front desk got told the same story " out of towels someone is bringing more" as soon as i told one of the lifeguard he brought some up and less then 5 mins of him bringing them up they were gone. The breakfast was mediocre. when they were cleaning up the guy was kinda rude.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Erin, Council Bluffs

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were all great from the desk clerks to the bar staff. The hot tub was not operating like it should and was fishing dead skin off the water’s surface was not hot and the jets were not working. Room was great but we did have kids knocking on our door and running all evening as we were pool side. But we came for our 3 year olds Birthday and she and the other kids had an absolute BLAST
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Overall - i would stay again

Check in, restaurant, water park was great! Staff was friendly. With the amount of kids in the hotel - it was quiet. Showers in the room...could use alot of improvemet...water spilling out of our shower, water never really got warm enough for comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No quality continental breakfast. Extremely noisy- no sound proofing what so ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sofia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Travis

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
It was ok . Could have been better staffed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Josiah

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel seemed to be poorly staffed and over occupied. There was trash left behind by others and left untouched. They staff the restaurant was polite and helpful, but the tables were beyond sticky and needing resurfacing. Blaring music from the pool was left on all night and cops were called for various disturbances. I can’t safe we felt overly safe.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tammy, Sioux City

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothibg
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025