Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Family-friendly hotel with water park and free breakfast

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Dates

June 2025

July 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Room service
Bar
Housekeeping
Pet-friendly
Pool
Breakfast included

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 14 of 14 rooms

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

HDTV

Sofa bed - double

19 sq m
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

HDTV

Sofa bed - double

19 sq m
Sleeps 5
1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

HDTV

Hairdryer

19 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

HDTV

Hairdryer

19 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Queen 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 - double

19 sq m
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

HDTV

Hairdryer

18 sq m
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Poolside

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

HDTV

Hairdryer

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 cots/infant beds

Fridge

HDTV

Separate bedroom

21 sq m
Sleeps 8
1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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 - double

19 sq m
Sleeps 5
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

HDTV

Separate bedroom

19 sq m
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Poolside

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

HDTV

Separate bedroom

23 sq m
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

HDTV

Sofa bed - double

28 sq m
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

Separate bedroom

19 sq m
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

5000 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA, 50322

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
Wells Fargo Arena - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
Iowa Events Center - 13 min drive - 12.2 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 free continental breakfast, 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 dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Other perks at this hotel include:

An indoor pool and a children's pool, with a waterslide
Free self-parking
Smoke-free property, a computer station and a vending machine
A ballroom, ATM/banking services and a gift shop
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

Similar properties

Pool
Hot tub
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly

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
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
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

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

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

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 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 at the property

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 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

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

As of 15 Jun, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines on 29 Jun, 2025 start from S$96.95, 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 11:00 AM.

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).

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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines Reviews

5.8

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10

Book this hotel for the pool, it was great! Location of the hotel was good.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Awesome experience! We will definitely be back

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The night guy was very helpful and kind and nice...

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Pool was open and room was clean, all we needed.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

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

10/10

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

2/10

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

2/10

The staff was very friendly and kind especially at the front desk. What I did not like is it felt dirty-partly because the carpet was very worn, our room had a hole that s the carpet the beds were not comfortable. Also they did not clean our room while we were there and we had to get towels from the front desk.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10

With the right management it could be a great place. It had an attached pizza place and the pizza was not eatable. The crust was so hard it was like a teething biscuit. The check in was great but only 1 person to do it. It has a small water park great for like 12 snd under. But all Friday Saturday and Sunday never had towels. Rooms were clean.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10

No hot water. Very noisy people on the hallway. I wont be staying here again.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Doesn’t answer hotel phones - child safety / food terrible

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10

Never found the game room. Pool area dirty. Rooms were worn out. There was a break i and the police came. Didnt feel safe

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

The rooms need updated but the pool and bar area is great! Nice that there is lifeguards.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10

The room was not clean at all. Had dead bug juice on the comforter and box spring

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

It was ok . Could have been better staffed

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10

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

6/10

No hot water bathroom didn't lock

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Last minute, quick overnight trip for business. Great rate, very nice clean place. Comfortable room, easy in and out check in. A place I would definitely revisit.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10

No quality continental breakfast. Extremely noisy- no sound proofing what so ever!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10

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

6/10

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

8/10

The indoor swim park is perfect for all ages.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Had an amazing time pool was great for the kids but rooms could use an upgrade

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

We had a great time. Super affordable. It was a little worn down, but to be expected in a water park-type stay. We had a great time, and the staff was wonderful.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10

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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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