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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines, 5000 Merle Hay Road, Urbandale, IA -(888) 406-7656
Area: Urbandale - Merle Hay
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2.45
HOTEL RATING: 
DISAPPOINTING
2.45 out of 5 (647 Ratings)
11.8 miles Iowa State Fair
v14 mins driving
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Hotel Description
Located in Urbandale/Des Moines, The Ramada Tropics Resort / Conference Center Des Moines features a full-service restaurant, tiki bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. Every room features a flat-screen TV. Some units have a seating area where you can relax. An on-site water park features a 40 foot pirate ship in a zero depth entry pool, a lap pool and adult only hot tub. Guests can enjoy the on-site fitness center. Additionally, the property offers a 24-hour front desk, ATM machine, and gift shop/arcade at the property. Ames is 26 mi from Ramada Tropics Resort / Conference Center Des Moines, while West Des Moines is 6.8 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Des Moines International Airport, 9.3 mi from the property.

Check-in time: 16:00   Check-out time: 11:00
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Amenities View More
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Free Internet
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Free Parking
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Non Smoking
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Pets Allowed
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Accessible
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Free Breakfast
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Airport Shuttle
Other Amenities
` Free Parking
` Golf Course
` Meeting/Banquet Facilities
` Safety Deposit Box
` Air Conditioning
` Bar
` 24-Hour Front Desk
` Express Check-In/Check-Out
` Elevator
` Hair dryer
` Microwave
` Coffee/tea maker
` Refrigerator
` Bowling
` Heating
` Water park
` Wheelchair accessible
` On-site parking
` indoor pool
` Poolside bar
` vending machine
` telephone
` alarm clock
` kitchenware
` Designated Smoking Area
` Family Rooms
` Free Wi-Fi
` Game Room
` Radio
` Restaurant(s)
` Daily Housekeeping
` English
` Spanish
` Convenience Store
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` gift/souvenir shop
` Kids' pool
` Sofa
` Linens
` Carpeting
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` Access to health care professionals
` Hygiene certification
` Staff trained in safety protocol
` Contactless check-in/out
` Food delivery
` ATM or cash withdraw on site
` CCTV security in common areas
` Daily disinfection
` Entertainment services
` Facilities for disabled guests available
` Fitness center
` Hot tub/Whirlpool
` Ironing amenities
` Laundry services
` Non-smoking property
` Room towels provided
` Safety chain and/or latch on doors available
` Separate shower/bathtub
` Soundproof rooms available
` Toiletries provided
` TV & Movies/Shows
` Physical/social distancing guidelines
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
` Individually-wrapped food options
` Air conditioning in public area
` Heating in public area
` Desk/workspace available
` Cleaning products available
` Pets allowed (charges may apply)
` Xerox/fax in business center

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Disappointing (2.45 out of 5)

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Poor - 1.0 out of 5

Michelle Mon, 28 July 2025

Disappointed

Liked: The pool area is nice for a family with small children. The child pool is only 1 foot deep.
Disliked: We booked weeks in advance for a birthday on Memorial Weekend and got to the property and they didn't have rooms for us. The lady at the front desk went to see if there was a room to accommodate us and came back and said that about 25 rooms had not been cleaned so they were canceling reservations.

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Barb Mon, 28 July 2025

Good

Liked: The front desk was very accommodating to move us to a room with two queen beds, which I thought I had booked
Disliked: The elevator didn't work .The fire alarm went off at one o'clock in the morning with no explanation.. No phone in the room to call the front desk. The first light in the room flickered, it needs a slight bulb, changed

0.5

Poor - 0.5 out of 5

Ronald Mon, 28 July 2025

Bad

Liked: Besides the flooding hallway the late night ding dong ditches the flooded bathroom and the 1am fire alarms all in all a 2 outta 10 only thing this place has going for it is the pool!!

1

Poor - 1.0 out of 5

Elizabeth Mon, 21 July 2025

Very poor

Liked: The pool was nice
Disliked: Mold in the bathroom all over the walls same with the pool waited til 4:3”pm to check as they said the rooms was not ready

0.5

Poor - 0.5 out of 5

Anonymous Tue, 15 July 2025

Never again.

Liked: Ummmm the water pressure in the shower was the only good thing.
Disliked: Lifeguards never showed up for pool and water slide opening. Hot tub wasn’t hot and pumps didn’t work. Five person booking and there wasn’t sheets on the pullout bed and nowhere for my 7 yo to sleep, room was set at 80 degrees and we arrived late so it took all night to cool off, two towels in the room for a 5 person booking. Staff all acted like managers and no one was doing any real work. Pool deck was slimy as if never cleaned.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Evan Sat, 12 July 2025

Exceptional

Liked: It was a very nice hotel clean loved arcade and water park reasturant staff made us feel welcome
Disliked: The restaurant hours wasn't open enough

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Leibold Sat, 12 July 2025

Exceptional

0.5

Poor - 0.5 out of 5

Aspen Fri, 11 July 2025

Bad

2

Disappointing - 2.0 out of 5

Alexandria Wed, 9 July 2025

Disappointing

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Chris Wed, 9 July 2025

This was a fantastic stay...

Liked: Everything was great. Excellent value for a family vacation!
Disliked: The sheets were not clean in one of our rooms. The staff was very helpful.

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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines 5000 Merle Hay Road, Urbandale, IA