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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines – Des Moines, IA
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines – Des Moines, IA
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

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.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

2.7 / 5
Good 1167 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I thought the property was disgusting. Stained carpet. Left over food by the pool left out all night. While eating in the restaurant a mouse ran by us into the kitchen. The floor in the shower in my room was so slick I had to put a towel down so i didnt fall. We were told by the manager of the restaurant that the entire hotel had a bad rodent problem. I cant believe Ramada has anything to.do with the place.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    There was a dead bug at the entrance ro the restaurant. The front desk clerk looked and acted very professional. The management ;however did not look at all professional

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    From the moment we stepped foot in the building you could feel a level of moisture in the atmosphere. I'm not sure if the water park was an after thought but everything just felt not dry. The main area had huge fans running nonstop to circulate the humidity and every metal surface had a hint of rust on it. Both in the hallways and in the room. There was absolutely no ventilation fans in our room/bathroom so there was nowhere for the moisture to go after taking showers. Speaking of, the pocket door did not fully close which meant you really did not get any privacy when using it. The shower while it looked nice, was poorly done and sprayed water all over the floor. So much so, we had to use two towels to sop it all up. There was no landline phone in the room to call the front desk, which was odd. Breakfast was bare bones and both days they were out of fork and the staff just shrugged it off when multiple guests asked for forks to eat their waffles. Overall it just seemed like a place that over time up-keep has gotten harder and harder for the owners to maintain. Lots of things with "Out Of Order" signs and Landlord special paint jobs to cover poorly done repairs. Don't let the Expedia reviews fool you. This is a 2 Star hotel at best

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Property was good but room maintenance poor hot tub in maintained floating skin

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very clean and nice and quite

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The staff was amazing. The pool was great. Everyone one was very nice I liked everything

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Poor

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Mouse in the restaurant… trash and food all over the pool and front desk area… about 7 different things broken in our room (suite).

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Needs updated & cleaned.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    No hot water, bag over smoke alarm, cracks in the wall, lid to the toilet seat was broken and screw holes in the door looked as if you didn't care how the room looked.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Family friendly, could be a little cleaner. Also could be updated. Breakfast wasn’t very good. Water park was fun for the kids. Nice that the restaurant and bar are open till 3am. Staff was nice, and accommodating.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I was just disappointed with the bathroom doors in our room. They did not lock or stay closed.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The Waterpark is pretty good and oie kids had fun. The rooms smell and are not the greatest. Beds were decent and we slept well. The price is inexpensive...and the Waterpark being included was great. But if I would have known the state of the rooms I would have made reservations elsewhere.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    El único problema fue que el control del tv nunca funcionó pero es algo que se puede arreglar para siguiente inquilino

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very nice

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very nice cool

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Bed was yellow and nasty. Shower really is opened so when you shower, it gets all over the floor. Carpet is soaking wet. Hallway stinks and wet rags under the ice machine. But for 80 dollars its not bad. What did you expect.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    My 8 year old daughter loved the indoor waterpark. The attached pizza restaurant was also very good.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Superb

Frequently asked questions about Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Does Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines offer parking?
Yes, Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines offers free parking on-site.
Does Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines offers meeting spaces, a conference center, and dedicated conference rooms, making it well-suited for corporate events, team offsites, and group meetings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines have a fitness center?
Yes, Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines located, and how walkable is the area?
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines is located at 5000 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50322. With a Walk Score of 24, the area is rated Car-Dependent. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
  • Des Moines Airport 8.3 mi
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds 8.4 mi

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