Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines, where family fun meets relaxation. Savor a free breakfast buffet, splash into the indoor pool with a waterslide, and unwind at the poolside bar or Castaways Grill on site. With an arcade/game room and helpful staff nearby, your stay is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
Reviews
6.06.0 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Bar
Pet-friendly
Pool
Connecting rooms available
Free breakfast
Non-smoking
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Indoor pool
Water park
Waterslide
Pool bar
Room service
24-hour business centre
Conference centre
Business centre
Meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
For families (6)
Children stay free
Free cots/infant beds
Microwave
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
The current price is NZ$136
NZ$136
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Room options
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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed - double
19 sq m
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed
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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Accessible)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed - double
19 sq m
Sleeps 5
1 Queen Bed
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hairdryer
19 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds
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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hairdryer
19 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Poolside
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed - double
19 sq m
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed
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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hairdryer
18 sq m
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed
View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Poolside
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Poolside
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hairdryer
19 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds
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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (1 King Bed and 2 Queen Bed)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
21 sq m
Sleeps 8
1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
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Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Poolside (Accessible)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed - double
19 sq m
Sleeps 5
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed - double
19 sq m
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds
View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Poolside
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Poolside
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed - double
23 sq m
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed - double
28 sq m
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed - double
19 sq m
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed
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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub, Poolside (1 Bedroom)
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
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines puts you within a 15-minute drive of Drake University and Wells Fargo Arena. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the water park, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an indoor pool and a poolside bar, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
166 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 14 kg per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast 6:30 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Water park access
Working away
24-hour business centre
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference centre (10000 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Wedding services
Facilities
ATM/banking
Television in common areas
An indoor pool
Water park
Arcade/games room
Water slide
Local culture and ecosystem education
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Closed-captioned TV
Room amenities
Be entertained
37-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Free cot/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Special features
Dining
Castaways Grill – On-site restaurant.
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday:
Hot tub
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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.
Also known as
Ramada Tropics
Ramada Tropics Des Moines
Ramada Tropics Resort
Ramada Tropics Resort Des Moines
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
Ramada Tropics Resort Moines
Ramada Tropics Moines Urbandale
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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 14 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines and nearby?
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines has a water slide and an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Castaways Grill.
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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines Reviews
Reviews
6.0
Good
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6.0/10
Cleanliness
6.4/10
Staff & service
6.4/10
Amenities
5.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
21 January 2025
Very Nice Stay
Last minute, quick overnight trip for business. Great rate, very nice clean place. Comfortable room, easy in and out check in. A place I would definitely revisit.
Jim
Jim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 November 2024
Nice to have restaurant in hotel
Nicole
Nicole, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 December 2024
The indoor swim park is perfect for all ages.
WENDY
WENDY, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 December 2024
Had an amazing time pool was great for the kids but rooms could use an upgrade
staci
staci, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
16 March 2025
Check in took forever almost 2 hours. Booked a double queen and got double full? Or some really small queens but after two hr check in wasn’t worth the wait. Shower was Luke warm at best. The kids had a blast at the water park though so I guess it’s ok.
William
William, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
16 March 2025
Terrible
Check in took 2 hours and they'd given our room away. Got into a different room with a door that barely latched, a bathroom door that didn't latch at all, stains everywhere, and remnants of birthday streamers taped to the ceiling.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
2/10 Poor
22 February 2025
Wish I could give 0 didn’t even stay because they had roaches having a hard time getting refund
Brenda
Brenda, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 December 2024
Comfortable beds
david
david, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 December 2024
Good place to stay if you have kids
The pool was fun for my son and well monitored. The staff was friendly. Could definitely use some amenity updates in the rooms.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
14 December 2024
Good pool for kids, understaffed.
Julian
Julian, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
1 February 2025
Too many unaccompanied kids.
Stayed to take my daughter to the pool. They shut down slides early because of nasty little parentless kids puking or something.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
2/10 Poor
18 March 2025
🙄
First, we got there and had to wait 2 hours for check in bc there was literally no staff. So we went to the bathroom and changed to go to the pool while waiting and the bathroom was so disgusting. The pool area was filthy. The hot tub was Luke warm and the jets didn't work and it smelled so bad. When we finally got a room out was eh. Clean but a weird smell. Beds were uncomfortable but the pillows were actually good. No tub in the bathroom, only a shower. Bathroom door was broken so it wouldn't open back up if you closed it all the way.
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
13 December 2024
Decent for price
Very friendly staff at check in.
Hotel is older, remodel attempts seem to have been made just not complete or quality
Derek
Derek, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 November 2024
The kids enjoyed the water park emensely.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 October 2024
Great place to stay! Thank you!
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
26 February 2025
The children’s pool was closed the pools we could use one was freezing cold kids couldn’t even swim yet for life were terribly rude. The fool is supposed to open at nine in the morning and I didn’t open it up till 930 goes about 20 kids waiting for the pool. Life cards were terribly rude terribly rude.
Gina
Gina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 September 2024
If you have small kids, definitely check this place out!
Claudia
Claudia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 December 2024
It was an alright place to stay. Front desk staff was absent a lot and had to ring a bell for service. The restaurant was not open until like 3:00 so we had to go find food for lunch. Pool was versatile and adequate for young children. Room was good and clean. Would stay again.
chris
chris, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 October 2024
My family and I enjoyed the stay. Night staff went above and beyond to get us a remote for our room. Loved the view of the water park.
Adriana
Adriana, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 August 2024
Good breakfast... pool/water park is perfect for kids 3-10
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 September 2024
Liked the pool area
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 September 2024
Good for family
Kimberly
Kimberly, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 August 2024
It was a nice friendly place to stay and very kid friendly. Will stay again
SHEILA
SHEILA, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 September 2024
My kids love the waterpark. Plus it has a bar!
Diana
Diana, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
10 February 2025
Pretty Sketchy
The room smelled of back up sewer. There was so much dust on the lightbulbs that it smelled "hot" when you turned on the lamp. Something was leaking in the wall that had a puddle of water outside our door. For some reason our key cards didn't work the second day, so we had to go back up to the front desk (there were 5 families in line) The staff was very kind and helpful. The pool for the kiddos made all the badness worth it.