Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

5000 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322 US near Exit 131 on I-35 (~0.1mi)
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3.0 Star Property Near Merle Hay Mall
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  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Free breakfast
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free self parking
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10/30/2024 - 10/31/2024
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Verified Reviews of Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Double booked our room. Breakfast had hashbrowns,pancakes, cereal, milk and decaf coffee,."
Overall Score1.0/ 5
The beds were comfortable.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
16-Aug-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Aug 12 to Wed Aug 14 2024 at a $129.99 average nightly rate.
"Bathroom ceiling was dripping water and the bathroom door didn’t shut and wouldn’t lock."
Overall Score2.0/ 5
Poor
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
10-Aug-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Aug 08 to Fri Aug 09 2024 at a $129.99 average nightly rate.
"Stayed with granddaughter."
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Loved the theme, needs updated.
(Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from US flag
21-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jul 17 to Fri Jul 19 2024 at a $160.49 average nightly rate.
"Kid/family friendly atmosphere."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
This is our 2nd time here and we absolutely love it for the price. Free breakfast is a perk we look for on top of clean rooms. Plus plus!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
17-Mar-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Mar 15 to Sun Mar 17 2024 at a $161.99 average nightly rate.
"Room cleans comfy, staff friendly. Everyone was so kind and helpful. The front desk was so amazing i"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Room cleans comfy, staff friendly. Everyone was so helpful.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
29-Nov-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Nov 26 to Mon Nov 27 2023 at a $76.99 average nightly rate.
"Clean room and good friendly staff. Thank You"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Clean room and good friendly staff. Every employee we dealt with was great thank you!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
06-Jun-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jun 03 to Sun Jun 04 2023 at a $189.00 average nightly rate.
"Always Great!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
We always use this hotel for our children's birthday parties. Always enjoy ourselves when we come here to stay. Great service and rooms always meet our expectations. Great experience every time we stay!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
04-Jun-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jun 02 to Sun Jun 04 2023 at a $124.95 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

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.

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 buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Merle Hay Mall - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters - 4 km / 2.5 mi
IHS-Iowa Health Systems - 4.9 km / 3 mi
Buccaneer Arena - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Iowa Gold Star Military Museum - 6 km / 3.7 mi
Waveland Municipal Golf Course - 6.5 km / 4.1 mi
Drake University - 7.6 km / 4.8 mi
Val Air Ballroom - 8.1 km / 5 mi
Des Moines Community Playhouse - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Burns United Methodist Church - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Knapp Center - 8.6 km / 5.3 mi
Saylorville Lake - 8.6 km / 5.4 mi
Broadlawns Medical Center - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Des Moines Art Center - 9 km / 5.6 mi
Valley Junction - 9.3 km / 5.8 mi

The preferred airport for Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines is Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 36.2 km / 22.5 mi

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. 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.

Enjoy recreational amenities such as a water park and an indoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 4:00 PM
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Conference space size (meters) - 929
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Energy-saving switches
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • LED light bulbs
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Free breakfast
  • Conference center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Daily
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Ballroom
  • Total number of rooms - 166
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Vending machine
  • Meeting rooms
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Television in common areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Wedding services
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free self parking
  • Water park
  • Conference space
  • Waterslide
  • Computer station
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • ATM/banking
  • Conference space size (feet) - 10000
  • 24-hour business center

Airport & Shuttle Information

Des Moines International Airport, located 15- 20 minutes SE. of the Hotel. One way taxi charges approximately $40.00. No shuttle service available.

Local Shuttle Info: Not available.

Breakfast Information

Complimentary breakfast buffet served daily.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Maximum number of pets per room 1

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 30

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 14

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Only dogs are allowed

Pets allowed

$20 per pet, per night.

Parking Info

Free parking, over 500 spots.

Internet / WiFI

Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the entire hotel.

Misc Fees / Policies

  • 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.

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Cleaning Policies

Daily housekeeping provided.

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Count on Us (Wyndham)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

About Ramada

  • Free high-speed wireless internet access in the U.S. and Canada
  • San Francisco Soap company bath amenities
  • Conference meeting spaces available based on location
  • Ramada Limited Hotels offer free breakfast and swimming pools
  • Ramada Hotels offer on-site restaurants or a-la-carte food services
  • Ramada Plaza Hotels are located near major city centers and airports. They also offer a vaariety of on-site restaurants and lounges, conference space and banquet facilities

The Ramada highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Hotel Rate Trends at Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Center

Rate fluctuations of Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Center

This chart illustrates averages of sleeping room prices for both our group prices and the best online individual traveler rates we could find at the time the group offer was submitted. The best group/meeting discount shown is 6.4% in June 2024 and the highest average individual rate is $224 in the month of June 2024. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Center in a month when rates are lower.

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