Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a water park and free breakfast

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At Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines, families enjoy fun and relaxation. Start with a free breakfast buffet, then head to the indoor pool with a waterslide. Enjoy the poolside bar, Castaways Grill, and the arcade room for entertainment.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ₩110,420
₩123,671 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Sofa bed
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Sofa bed
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Sofa bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Sofa bed
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Sofa bed - double
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Sofa bed - double
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Sofa bed
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Poolside

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Sofa bed
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Poolside

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Private bathroom
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Poolside

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Sofa bed - double
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
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
  • 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 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/game 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, along with a waterslide
  • Free self parking
  • Wedding services, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting rooms, a computer station, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 166 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 37-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

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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

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 Nov 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines on Nov 18, 2025 start from ₩110,420, 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.

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 30 lbs 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?

Check-out 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

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 645 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 645 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 645 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 120 out of 645 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 179 out of 645 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

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We used a suite for a family birthday and the family enjoyed their time swimming. I enjoy water parks so it was nice to see other people enjoying it as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Staff was the best part
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff there is very friendly. This is my second time in the last 30 days. We take the grandkids. I’ve never had any issue. But front desk staff and bar staff is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Low price for a great place with a lot of amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
We couldn't use the large pool. Please specify those details on your site
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay

People were friendly and welcoming. Facilities look in good conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The indoor waterpark is fun if you have kids but I would otherwise pass on the hotel as it had many subpar features such as a very limited breakfast, no hot water, and a leaky toilet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sean

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ceiling in our first room was leaking water. We were moved to two other rooms due to them being a downgrade. There was clear water damage on the ceiling. Water slides were not operational. The pool/bar area was in disarray the morning we left. Water bottles, dirty paper plates, food, and trash were out everywhere as if there wasn’t an attempt to clean. Trash was all through the halls. Run down location. Would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathie

Pool wasn't open after we'd been told it was, so we canceled and left. Why pay for a poolside room when no pool was open? Also my daughter fell outside on the property in the parking lot, the security person was helpful with getting her up and bringing her bandages and salve. She broke skin in three places and broke her smart watch.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was nice hotel little outdated in room curtains are very worn but overall room was clean. Breakfast was good nothing special waffles and cereal along with fruit and granola bars. Was disappointed Sunday when went down to breakfast early Sunday to watch Vikings game in the breakfast area(which is the bar in the hotel) asked to turn on tv(which were working sat morning) but was told they don't come with the breakfast area and the bar people won't be there until 11 to turn them on. 😔 will probaly stay again if in area the kids love the pools just needs some updating in rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The pool area was fantastic and loved that they had lifeguards on duty. So much fun! The downside is that the rooms need much updating. It was difficult to find plug ins for phones/electronics. Carpets were worn but all around it was a good place to stay with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A lot of areas in the halls smelled like marijuana and wet dog. The person who checked us in was incredibly kind and friendly. I was nervous to go back to ask for a different room but I don’t think I could have gotten any sleep in the first one with how strong the wet dog odor was. She was very understanding and switched us to a room that smelled much more neutral. There were large water damage spots on the walls and ceiling you could tell water had leaked into the room at some point, and part of our mattress was permanently crushed making you roll to one side. We chose this hotel based on the water park and I could deal with the room as long as the kids have fun, but the large water slides were not working. My kids were a little bummed about that.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The pool was fun, large slides closed. Staff are friendly, but TVs in room didnt work and did not get addressed when asked. Didn't spend much time in the room anyway though. Beds were very comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

8/10 Good

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vaycay

Bed was a little to firm for us. It was a bit to noisy. Kids running in the hallway at 11pm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tayler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Mold all the way around the pool liner. Short staffed, so some water amenities not able to be used. Dead crickets on the second floor. Overall, Very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

9.5/10

Hotel and hotel staff was great. Only thing to complain about was just the floor was wet but it’s also a pool hotel. Sooo… over all great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There was no hot water and tv was poor and Telephone didn't work in room and the beds were uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The main waterpark feature was closed. Had we known this, we may have booked elsewhere as we have a 5 year old child who loves the water features here. This is the second time in the last 12 months that we have stayed here and had problems with Pirates Cove water features being accessible to guests. Also, no continental breakfast on Friday morning? Both of these items were in the online description. Restaurant under new management, again, unable to serve adult beverages. Been coming here once or twice a year for at least 15 years, sad to see it going downhill.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mykal

Liked: Staff & service
The room and property were okay.... Not the cleanest. The sofa bed was not a sofa bed, simply a sofa. The chair in the room was wet. Towels were stained. Doors were not aligned. Door handles were loose. Overall it was ok at best.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandee

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The first room had no hot water, smell a order, toilet wasn't bolted down properly. Transferred to another room, bathroom door couldn't close. Wasn't told to request Housekeeping thought it was automatic...
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Russell

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was incredibly friendly! The back side of the property seemed unkept and unsafe. The door to our bathroom would not close. The ac would only function if the fan was in the on position. When we sat down to have lunch at the in house restaurant we were informed the prices were not right in the menu.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, friendly staff at front desk and restaurant. Oil staff a little grumpy. Need spaces for teenagers not old enough for hot tub and too old for 3 foot pool. Sheet in pull out couch smelled musty and were not sleep worthy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rosney

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All bad
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025