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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

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An indoor pool with slides and a ship-themed play area.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a small table with a lamp.
A spacious restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a large window overlooking the dining area.
A bar area with a central counter, multiple bar stools, and a decorative figure on top.
A lobby with a reception desk, a curved seating area, and a decorative palm tree centerpiece.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is $80
$71 nightly
$80 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21

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5000 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA, 50322
  • Place, Merle Hay Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Drake University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Jordan Creek Town Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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A compact kitchen with a microwave, a coffee maker, and a small cabinet.

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and armchair, a small desk, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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A compact living room with a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette in the background.

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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A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a coffee maker, and some kitchen essentials on the countertop.

1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible Room, Poolside, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a painting on the wall.

Two-Bedroom Suite With One King Bed And Two Queen Beds-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a painting on the wall.

King Suite Pool Side-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a chair.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Accessible)

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a coffee maker, and a small cabinet.

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

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Poolside

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Poolside

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Poolside

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A living room with a dining area, leather furniture, and a patterned carpet.

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a small table with a lamp.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Poolside

  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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 - 1.5 miles
  • Drake University - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 11 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Casey's Center - 11 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 14 min drive - 13.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

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 and phones; free local calls are provided (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, as well as phones with free local calls.
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 daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 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 each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 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
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

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
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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. 215 out of 1064 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 1064 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 203 out of 1064 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 192 out of 1064 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 283 out of 1064 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an ok stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great. The women working the front desk was amazing. The pool was great and the food from the sports bar was excellent. The back could have used some cleaning as there was a pizza and other trash out there but outside of that it was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay for my boyfriend and our daughter the day before her surgery
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cordell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and amazing amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is dated but it’s a cool place if you have children. This Ramada needs a make over its time! The staff is nice check in was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Paul

Disliked: Staff & service
Huge room, comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was priced well and had a restaurant with bar on site. The water part closes at 9 pm so that was a bummer as we were unable to use it and it looked very enjoyable. The pasta we ate was delicious and priced fairly as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Micaela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was great, front desk staff seemed overwhelmed and under staffed
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mai

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Need some updates but overall okay for kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Taylor

Pool was cold, but the staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Waldemar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
😁😁
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was pretty dated, our pullout couch was broke and the staff were very quick to bring us a roll away bed! The staff is what made this place great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dianleis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds are very comfortable! Hardly anyone staying in the hotel, yet housekeeping was at our door before 11.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

June

Liked: Amenities
It was a good hotel for the price and all the amenities they had. Waterpark, tiki bar, restaurant. It was sad that some individuals didn’t take car of their kids and the kids pulled the fire alarm so was woken up around 2:30 in the morning and had to leave our rooms for about 45 minutes. All good place a lot of kids there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luis Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kayla

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting, poorly staffed. Mold in the pool, hair in the pool, over crowded
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeremiah

Liked: Amenities
Na
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There was so much to do swim arcade and a restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hecliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was cold and bar owner was drunk the whole time
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Brooklyn

Went to check in and there was no staff anywhere to be found. Had to sit in the lobby with a 4 year old and infant for over 20 mins. The lobby definitely smells like smoke too. My 4 year old did have a lot of fun at the waterpark though. There was towels just thrown everywhere in the pool area so it would be cool if they had someone to pick up often throughout the day.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was great!!! Property not so much!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026