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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Urbandale Iowa
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
This hotel has renovations that may affect your stay read more

Renovations

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

  • Hot tub

From weekend getaways to school holidays, Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines offers a comfortable base for the whole family, Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines is within a 10-minute drive of Iowa Gold Star Military Museum and Buccaneer Arena. This family-friendly hotel is 20 minutes drive to Des Moines Community Playhouse and 25 minutes drive to John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

Kids stay happy thanks to cable & satellite channels, in-room coffee & tea facilities, complimentary high-speed WiFi, jetted bathtub, a 37-inch flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, room service and daily housekeeping, kid-friendly amenities and movie nights. Conveniences include a desk, wheelchair-accessibility, an iron and ironing board and a phone.

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Property Details

Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a water park, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Conference space size (meters) - 929
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Free continental breakfast
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • LED light bulbs
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Free breakfast
  • Conference center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Daily
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Banquet hall
  • Ballroom
  • Vending machine
  • Meeting rooms
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Television in common areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Wedding services
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Smoke-free property
  • Children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Water park
  • Conference space
  • Waterslide
  • Computer station
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • ATM/banking
  • Conference space size (feet) - 10000
  • 24-hour business center
  • Total number of rooms - 166
  • Number of floors - 2

Check-in

Check-in is from 4:00 PM. Guests must be at least 21 to check-in.

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

  • 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
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Other details

Enjoy a meal at Castaways Grill, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Urbandale? This hotel has 10000 square feet (929 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Merle Hay Mall - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Buccaneer Arena - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Iowa Gold Star Military Museum - 6 km / 3.7 mi
Waveland Municipal Golf Course - 6.5 km / 4.1 mi
Drake University - 7.6 km / 4.8 mi
Val Air Ballroom - 8.1 km / 5 mi
Des Moines Community Playhouse - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Knapp Center - 8.6 km / 5.3 mi
Saylorville Lake - 8.6 km / 5.4 mi
Broadlawns Medical Center - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Des Moines Art Center - 9 km / 5.6 mi
Valley Junction - 9.3 km / 5.8 mi
Salisbury House - 9.9 km / 6.2 mi
Pump It Up - 10.5 km / 6.6 mi
Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park - 10.5 km / 6.6 mi
The preferred airport for Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines is Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 36.2 km / 22.5 mi

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Hotel policies

General

  • Maximum number of pets per room 1
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 30
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 14
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets allowed

Pets

  • Maximum number of pets per room 1
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 30
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 14
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets allowed

Other charges

  • 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.

Location

5000 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, Iowa 50322, United States
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