--- title: Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Center slug: ramada-tropics-resort-conf-center-wyndham-des-moines type: hotel sub_type: hotels source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/ramada-tropics-resort-conf-center-wyndham-des-moines city: Urbandale state: IA country: US address: 5000 Merle Hay Road geo: lat: 41.6505 lng: -93.69936 cancellation_policy: All sales are final. No cancellations or changes. extracted_at: 2026-06-16T20:50:09.097Z price_from: amount: 87.2 currency: USD unit: per_night availability: InStock rating: value: 3 count: 2732 scale: 5 room_rates: - name: King Bed, Non-Smoking price: 73.2 regular_price: 84 savings: 10.8 - name: Queen Bed, Accessible Room, Poolside, Non-Smoking price: 73.2 regular_price: 84 savings: 10.8 - name: Queen Room, Mobility Access, Non-Smoking price: 73.2 regular_price: 84 savings: 10.8 - name: King Room, Non-Smoking price: 73.2 regular_price: 84 savings: 10.8 - name: Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking price: 73.2 regular_price: 84 savings: 10.8 - name: Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking price: 77.55 regular_price: 89 savings: 11.45 - name: Two Queen Beds, Poolside, Non-Smoking price: 77.55 regular_price: 133 savings: 55.45 - name: One King Bed, Deluxe Room, Poolside, Non-Smoking price: 77.55 regular_price: 133 savings: 55.45 - name: Two Queen Beds, Suite, Pool View, Non-Smoking price: 89.1 regular_price: 144.67 savings: 55.57 - name: One King Bed, Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite, Poolside, Non-Smoking price: 93.6 regular_price: 104 savings: 10.4 --- ## Overview The Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Center is a pet-friendly hotel featuring an 18,000-square-foot indoor water park, a poolside tiki bar, full-service dining, a fitness center, and free breakfast, WiFi, and parking, located minutes from Adventureland Park and Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino. ## What's Included - Access to the 18,000-square-foot indoor waterpark with slides, an adult-only hot tub, and pool - Complimentary daily breakfast buffet - Free WiFi throughout the property - Free parking - Use of the fitness center and business center - Access to meeting facilities ## What's Not Included Pets are subject to additional fees and limited availability (see Good to Know and FAQs for details). ## Room Rates - **King Bed, Non-Smoking** — $73.20/night (regularly $84.00/night, save $10.80) - **Queen Bed, Accessible Room, Poolside, Non-Smoking** — $73.20/night (regularly $84.00/night, save $10.80) - **Queen Room, Mobility Access, Non-Smoking** — $73.20/night (regularly $84.00/night, save $10.80) - **King Room, Non-Smoking** — $73.20/night (regularly $84.00/night, save $10.80) - **Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking** — $73.20/night (regularly $84.00/night, save $10.80) - **Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking** — $77.55/night (regularly $89.00/night, save $11.45) - **Two Queen Beds, Poolside, Non-Smoking** — $77.55/night (regularly $133.00/night, save $55.45) - **One King Bed, Deluxe Room, Poolside, Non-Smoking** — $77.55/night (regularly $133.00/night, save $55.45) - **Two Queen Beds, Suite, Pool View, Non-Smoking** — $89.10/night (regularly $144.67/night, save $55.57) - **One King Bed, Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite, Poolside, Non-Smoking** — $93.60/night (regularly $104.00/night, save $10.40) ## Good to Know * Minimum age to check in is 21. * Pet-friendly rooms are subject to fees and availability; only one dog or cat per room up to 30 pounds, with a $20 non-refundable fee per night and possible $25 sanitation fee. * The hotel is 100% smoke-free; violations incur additional fees. * Des Moines International Airport is approximately 11.2 miles away. * Prairie Meadows Casino and Racetrack is about 11.5 miles away. * Adventureland Theme Park is approximately 11.4 miles away. * Complimentary self-parking is provided. * Poolside tiki bar and full-service restaurant are onsite. * Guest rooms include a flat-screen TV, microwave, and refrigerator; poolside suites offer jetted hot tubs. * Other amenities include a game room, guest laundry, gift shop, and sundries/mart. * Accessible rooms and amenities are available; contact hotel directly for specific needs. ## Cancellation Policy *No cancellation policy details provided.* ## FAQs ### What is the minimum age to check-in at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines? The reservation holder must be at least 21 years old to check in and is required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. ### What time are check-in and check-out? Check-in is at 4:00 pm and check-out is at 11:00 am. ### Does the hotel serve a complimentary breakfast? Yes, a complimentary hot breakfast is served daily. ### Will my room have a mini-fridge and/or microwave? Yes. Both are included in each room. ### Does the hotel offer WiFi access? Yes. Complimentary WiFi access is offered to hotel guests. ### Is Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines pet-friendly? Pets are welcome up to 1 (dogs/cats only) per room. A non-refundable fee of $20 per night is due upon arrival. Maximum weight of pets allowed is 30 pounds. Pet Sanitation Fee is $25 if applicable. Please notify the hotel prior to the arrival date if traveling with a pet. Pet-friendly rooms are limited. Fees mentioned are subject to change without prior notice, and applicable taxes. ### Can I reserve a smoking room? No. The hotel is 100% smoke-free. Guests caught violating this policy are subject to an additional fee. ### Does the hotel have a pool? The hotel has an onsite water park with slides, a pirate ship play center, a hot tub, and a pool. ### Is parking available at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines? Yes, complimentary self-parking spaces are provided for guests. ### Does the hotel have accessible rooms? Yes. Should you require an accessible room, please make note of this on your reservation. ### How far is the nearest airport to Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines? Des Moines International Airport is approximately 11.2 miles from the hotel. ### What are the attractions nearby the hotel? Top nearby attractions include Prairie Meadows Casino and Racetrack (11.5 miles), Adventureland Theme Park (11.4 miles), Bass Pro Shop (12 miles), and Sleepy Hollow Sports Park Quad (13.6 miles) from Ramada Tropics Resort & Conference Center by Wyndham Des Moines. ### What accessible features does the hotel offer? The hotel provides a range of accessible amenities, including a business center, fitness center, and front desk, with guest room doorways having a clear width of 32 inches. Accessible routes lead to key areas such as guest rooms, parking, meeting spaces, the pool, and the spa, along with van self-parking options. Additional features include assistive listening devices, TTY devices, closed-captioned TVs, and staff trained to assist guests with disabilities. Service animals are welcome, and all venues serving food and drink are wheelchair accessible, along with wheelchair-accessible elevators throughout the property. Please contact the hotel directly for specific accessible needs to ensure the hotel will be able to meet your requirements. ## Reviews > "Worst hotel experience ever!!!" > — Trip31007258857, June 11, 2026 > "Gross" > — jarrodb932, June 03, 2026 > "😍 Zion" > — owenlW6703HL, May 02, 2026 > "Terrible hotel, awful breakfast" > — D2245ZOkarend, April 11, 2026 > "Gross…only thing that could help this place is a wrecking ball" > — Storyteller592857, March 22, 2026