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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

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Located close to Iowa Gold Star Military Museum and 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. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is ฿2,364
฿2,648 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A compact kitchen with a microwave, a coffee maker, and a small cabinet.

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

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and armchair, a small desk, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A compact living room with a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette in the background.

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub, Poolside (1 Bedroom)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave

1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible Room, Poolside, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Two-Bedroom Suite With One King Bed And Two Queen Beds-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

King Suite Pool Side-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a chair.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A compact kitchen with a microwave, a coffee maker, and a small cabinet.

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

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Poolside

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Poolside

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Poolside

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A living room with a dining area, leather furniture, and a patterned carpet.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (1 King Bed and 2 Queen Bed)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a small table with a lamp.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Poolside

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Urbandale is home to Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines. The area's natural beauty can be seen at John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, while Iowa Gold Star Military Museum and Des Moines Community Playhouse are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Buccaneer Arena. Visit our Urbandale travel guide
Map
5000 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA, 50322

What's nearby

  • A colorful salad with various vegetables and cheese.
    Jordan Creek Town Center
    11 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Merle Hay Mall
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Drake University
    8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Adventureland
    11 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Casey's Center
    11 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    3 min drive
  • Chick-fil-A
    3 min drive
  • Flix Brewhouse
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    5 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/games 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
    • A 24-hour front desk, a TV in reception and smoke-free property
    • A gift shop, a ballroom and a vending machine
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 166 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Recycling and LED light bulbs
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • 37-inch HDTVs with premium channels
    • Fridges, 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (10,000 square foot 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • 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
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • 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
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday:
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 14 kg 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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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-authorise 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines on 24 Aug 2026 start from ฿2,364, 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 14 kg 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?

Checkout 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 is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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