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Ramada By Wyndham Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Ctr Urbandale, Urbandale

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About the Hotel

5000 Merle Hay Road, Urbandale, Iowa, United States of America, 50322

Ramada By Wyndham Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Ctr is a distinctive resort that features an expansive indoor water park, making it a popular destination for families. The hotel provides comfortable accommodations alongside various recreational amenities, including dining and meeting spaces. Strategically located in Urbandale, it offers easy access to downtown Des Moines and the Iowa Events Center, where guests can enjoy sports and entertainment.

Location

Ramada By Wyndham Des Moines is conveniently located within a 10-minute drive to attractions like Buccaneer Arena and the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum. The hotel is situated in an area with access to shopping options, enhancing guest convenience. Des Moines International Airport is approximately 12.5 miles away, providing easy travel routes for visitors.

Rooms

The hotel offers 166 air-conditioned rooms, featuring modern amenities such as flat-screen televisions and refrigerators. Guests can choose to upgrade to spacious suites that include a jetted hot tub for added relaxation. Some units are designed with separate seating areas, providing a comfortable environment to unwind. The accommodations cater to various needs with options for family rooms that can accommodate multiple guests.

Eat & Drink

Onsite dining is available at Castaways Bar and Grill, where guests can enjoy a casual meal in a vibrant setting. The poolside eatery offers beverages and light bites for a refreshing break. The hotel also features a tiki bar, enhancing the festive resort atmosphere. Room service is available, allowing guests to savor meals in the comfort of their accommodations.

Leisure & Business

The 18,000-square-foot indoor water park includes attractions such as two 160-foot slides and a pirate ship play center. For business needs, the hotel provides 10,000 square feet of event space, including six meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 350 guests. Guests can also enjoy recreational amenities such as a gym and an indoor pool. Additional services include complimentary WiFi and a 24-hour front desk.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Pool Side King Suite
Max:
6 persons
27 m² 
Bed options:
1 King Size Bed
Coffee machine
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Pool Side Queen Room Mobility accessible
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5 persons
27 m² 
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1 Double bed
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Pool Side Queen Room
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5 persons
27 m² 
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2 Double beds
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Getting around

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City Center
Urbandale 1.8 mi
Airports
Des Moines International (DSM) 10.2 mi
Boone Municipal (BNW) 37.8 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Elevator
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Bowling
  • Golf course

Services

  • Laundry
  • Stores/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's menu
  • Children's pool
  • Water slides
  • Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Plunge pool
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Aqua park
  • Live entertainment
  • Jacuzzi

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

5000 Merle Hay Road, Urbandale, Iowa, United States of America, 50322
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5000 Merle Hay Road, Urbandale, Iowa, United States of America, 50322
Nearby
Trestle to Trestle Trail
3400 ft
American Reading Academy
3600 ft
Restaurants
Bandit Burrito
4100 ft
5340 Merle Hay Rd
Sonic Drive-In
3900 ft
5350 Merle Hay Road

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
64%
liked the hotel and would stay again
6.4/10
Nice
Rooms
6.7
Location
6.3
Service
6.7
Dining
5.7
Guest reviews
6.4/10
based on 3 reviews
5.3
5.3/10 based on 321 reviews
Kurt
United States of America, December  2023
6.6/10

The hotel is like a fun party for the kids, with well-staffed areas but some safety concerns around the water slides. The location offers entertainment for the younger guests but may have some maintenance issues. The dining experience offers both high-quality delicious options and lower-quality, pricey selections.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms, surrounded by the water park, were clean, well-stocked, comfortable, and a bit older but mostly clean.
Service
7.0
The staff, while helping at the bar and restaurant inside, were friendly but a bit distracted at times.
Location
6.0
The location was fun for the kids and well-staffed but had some areas in disrepair. Although it had a party atmosphere for locals, it was too cold for extended water play.
Dining
7.0
The dining offered a mix of expensive, low-quality options alongside delicious choices.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel is in ducktape and rather big on enforcing no kids in the hot tub but needs more attention to safety around water slides.
Pat
United States of America, September  2023
7.6/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms were clean, spacious, and maintained properly, but the location wasn't as enjoyable due to being crowded at times. The service was exceptional, with friendly and helpful staff, although dining options were limited. The facilities were well-kept, providing a comfortable stay overall.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious and clean, offering a pleasant environment.
Service
9.0
The service was exceptional with friendly and helpful staff, especially the housekeeping ladies who were very accommodating.
Location
7.0
The location had its ups and downs; it was fun and child-appropriate but sometimes overcrowded, affecting the experience.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was a bit lacking, with some areas needing improvement, especially on busy mornings.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were well-kept, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay for guests.
Harry
United States of America, September  2023
5.2/10

My stay at this hotel was a mixed experience. While the rooms had some cleanliness issues like dried pee stains and fingernail clippings, one room was quite far from ours, and there was a bug spray smell despite the front desk denial. The service left more to be desired with unqualified staff and confusion about the management. The location was decent with multiple 'pools' that were shallow and small, but the hot and humid weather made it uncomfortable outside the water. The lack of improvements since the previous year and recent flood aftermath were disappointing. The dining options were lacking, especially considering the ongoing renovations. However, the hotel had some positives like shops and a welcome drink, which somewhat balanced out the negatives.

Rooms
5.0
The rooms had some cleanliness issues and an unpleasant bug spray smell.
Service
5.0
The service was lacking in terms of qualifications and organization.
Location
6.0
The hotel's location was average, with shallow 'pools' and uncomfortable weather conditions.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience fell short due to limited options and ongoing renovations.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel had some nice facilities like shops and a welcome drink.
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