Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-Fil-A - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 6 min walk
Casey's General Store - 2 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 15 min walk
Buffalo Wild Wings - 19 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, with a waterslide
Free self parking
A computer station, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
A ballroom, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
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.
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
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
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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
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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
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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 Jul 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines on Jul 20, 2025 start from P 4,389.02, 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
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Great value for the price. Super cheap and impressed by indoor water park. Will stay again. Breakfast isnt much but didnt expect much for 80 bux a night
Beautiful start to this hotel! Everything needs a little maintenance - dryer, ice machine, elevator… keep that pool up and clean! It is a huge draw and wonderful resource! Our room was clean but didn’t get cleaned in the 7 nights we were there. Bathroom was really modern.
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
It was good .. good price ..nice people that worked there.. breakfast was. Ok .. thought be more variety.. like egs .. sausage bacon.. my room toilet was loose ..kinda tilted.. told service people about it too
Housekeeping didn't come any of the 4 days/3 nights we were there. Rooms not cleaned well. Some kind of moldy/curdled milk in the coffee maker in our room too.
Adrienne
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
2/10 Terrible
Nathan
Jun 15, 2025
Disliked: Amenities
Terrible staff, terrible rooms with dirt/mold on the ceiling from the vents, rusty air vents, sticky carpet!!! The longer we stayed the worse it got. We checked in quick and didn’t notice most of the stuff until later in the night/next morning other wise I would have left and found somewhere else to stay!!
Nathan
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
KEVIN
Jun 24, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
My son found a cockroach in his room. Our showers had cold water only, they closed the pool area at 9:00 during the summer, no creamer for coffee at breakfast (I evern asked someone and they said they had no creamer) and they stop letting people make waffles. The staff was very nice and very helpful when needed - we really appreciated that. The pool area was very humid and warm, not sure if it was supposed to be that warm. The price of around $80 was very good however. Lots of places to get drinks and fill water bottles
I was expecting at least hot water and decent water pressure for $200 a night stay. I informed the front desk and they told me it was expected for the amount of people staying in the hotel. I wish I were told in advance, I would have stayed somewhere with an adequate water heater.
Garbage in the halls and it smells like cat urine. Don’t expect a hot breakfast either. If you’re going there for the water park , stay somewhere else.
The hotel was not kept up very well. There was rust all over the light fixtures and the air-conditioning units. Curtains were missing in one of the rooms. Although the kids enjoyed the pools, they also were not in very good condition. The carpet in the entire place looks like it needs to be replaced.
The staff was very friendly and kind especially at the front desk. What I did not like is it felt dirty-partly because the carpet was very worn, our room had a hole that s the carpet the beds were not comfortable. Also they did not clean our room while we were there and we had to get towels from the front desk.
The property is dirty, has no towels to replace and I stayed for three days!!! I talk to a housekeeper supervisor, I talked to the security guard, I talked to the front desk girls and nothing happened because the manager never came in. The hotel has a beautiful water park indoor and many families would like to go there but is TERRIBLE.
Nearly everything in the room was dirty or broken. No customer service. Don’t answer phones. Waited nearly an hour to check in due to cleaning service being bad at there job and still had garbage and dirty sheets
The hotel had nice amenities but it was understaffed and worn out.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
4/10 Poor
Howard
May 19, 2025
With the right management it could be a great place. It had an attached pizza place and the pizza was not eatable. The crust was so hard it was like a teething biscuit. The check in was great but only 1 person to do it. It has a small water park great for like 12 snd under. But all Friday Saturday and Sunday never had towels. Rooms were clean.
Howard
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Kayla
May 5, 2025
Doesn’t answer hotel phones - child safety / food terrible