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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
5000 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA
Voyza AI summary
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines is a 3-star hotels in Urbandale, IA. Guest sentiment is solid at 5.6/10 based on 244 guest reviews. Unwind at the bar/lounge or poolside bar with your favorite drink. Free buffet breakfast and parking are provided. Practical perks include parking options, on-site dining, group-friendly meeting facilities.
Recreational Amenities
Enjoy a water park and an indoor pool at this hotel, along with an arcade/game room and gift shops/newsstands.
Dining and Drinks
Indulge in meals at Castaways Grill or enjoy room service. Unwind at the bar/lounge or poolside bar with your favorite drink.
Featured Amenities
Benefit from the 24-hour business center, front desk, and laundry facilities. Host events in the 10000 square feet of space available. Free buffet breakfast and parking are provided.
To book your stay at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines, visit our website or call us today!
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5000 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA
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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines sits in Urbandale, IA, placing guests inside a defined metro market with its own dining clusters, transit spine, and visitor corridors. As a Hotels, Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines is typically chosen for access to both the immediate blocks around the building and the wider Urbandale activity zones travelers care about. Straight-line miles in the tables below are computed from coordinates returned by the geocoder; real routing, traffic, and terminal time will differ—treat them as orientation, not ETA guarantees. Neighborhood character shifts by block: central business districts skew toward meetings and dining strips, resort corridors skew toward leisure venues, and airport-adjacent pockets skew toward quick turnarounds. When planning days in Urbandale, pair the nearby lists with your maps app so you can compare walking, transit, and rideshare options block by block.
Multiple mentions of dirty carpets, mold, and general wear and tear indicate significant cleanliness issues.
Staff were described as amazing, kind, and helpful despite the hotel's shortcomings.
No specific sentiment provided, considered average for the area.
Reports of rooms being run-down, uncomfortable bedding, and maintenance issues reflect poor room quality.
Water park loved by children, though many amenities were mentioned as unavailable.
Some good features for the price but overall complaints suggest it's not particularly high value.
Continental breakfast was disappointing and restaurant management issues noted.
Mixed experiences with some positives, but overall a lot of dissatisfaction.
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.
Check-in: 04:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Up to 6 adults per room, up to 8 rooms per booking.