Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

5000 Merle Hay Rd., Des Moines, IA 50322 United States (USA) near Exit 131 on I-35 (~0.1mi)
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3.0 Star Property
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  • Has an indoor pool!
  • Gym is available on property
  • 166 rooms in hotel
  • 2 floors in hotel
  • 18 suites in hotel
  • Check-in time: 4:00 PM
  • Group booking rating of 7.5/10
  • 5 meeting rooms in hotel

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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

Room Types

Check Rates1 Queen Bed Accessible
Non-Smoking
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Non-Smoking
Check Rates1 Queen Bed Mobility Accessible
Non-Smoking
Check Rates1 Queen Bed Mobility Accessible Only
Non-Smoking
Check Rates1 Queen Mobility Accessible with Free WiFi Bathtub Grab Bars Sofa Bed Refrigerator
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Check Rates2 Queen Beds
Non-Smoking
Check Rates2 Queen Beds Deluxe Room
Non-Smoking
Check Rates2 Queen Beds Deluxe Room Room Only
Non-Smoking
Check Rates2 Queen Beds Deluxe Room with Free WiFi, Refrigerator, Microwave, Coffee Tea Maker, HDTV
Non-Smoking
Check Rates2 Queen Beds Pool Side
Non-Smoking
Check Rates2 Queen Beds Poolside Room with Free WiFi, Refrigerator, Microwave, Coffee Tea Maker, HDTV Desk
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Check Rates2 Queen Beds Room with Free WiFi, Refrigerator, Microwave, Coffee Tea Maker, HDTV Alarm Clock
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Check RatesDeluxe Room 2 Queen Beds
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Check RatesWyndham Rewards Double Points 2 Queen Beds Deluxe Room with Free WiFi, Refrigerator, Microwave Coff
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Check RatesWyndham Rewards Double Points 2 Queen Beds Poolside Room with Free WiFi, Refrigerator, Microwave Co
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Check RatesWyndham Rewards Double Points 2 Queen Beds Room with Free WiFi, Refrigerator, Microwave, Coffee Tea
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Local Attractions

Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino, Adventureland Amusement Park, Saylorville Lake, Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Merle Hay Mall, Wells Fargo Arena, Blank Park Zoo, Principal Park Stadium (Iowa Cubs AAA Baseball), KGGO Arena (Des Moines Buccaneers).

Verified Reviews of Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Room cleans comfy, staff friendly. Everyone was so kind and helpful. The front desk was so amazing i"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Room cleans comfy, staff friendly. Everyone was so helpful.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
29-Nov-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Nov 26 to Mon Nov 27 2023 at a $76.99 average nightly rate.
"Clean room and good friendly staff. Thank You"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Clean room and good friendly staff. Every employee we dealt with was great thank you!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
06-Jun-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jun 03 to Sun Jun 04 2023 at a $189.00 average nightly rate.
"Always Great!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
We always use this hotel for our children's birthday parties. Always enjoy ourselves when we come here to stay. Great service and rooms always meet our expectations. Great experience every time we stay!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
04-Jun-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jun 02 to Sun Jun 04 2023 at a $124.95 average nightly rate.
"Clean Hotel"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Room was clean, staff was friendly.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
09-Mar-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Mar 05 to Tue Mar 07 2023 at a $89.00 average nightly rate.

Property Description

Ramada Northwest is conveniently located off I-80/35 exit 131. Hotel is currently under a $15 million renovation with scheduled completion late 2009. Our BRAND NEW 6, 000 square foot CONFERENCE CENTER includes our main ballroom, which can seat up to 400 and can be sub-divided into three rooms, and 4 additional breakout rooms ranging from 450 – 600 square feet. BUCCANEER BAY WATER PARK is 18, 000 square feet of wet-n-wild fun for everyone. There are 4 pools, hot tubs, slides, water volley-ball, sandy beaches and a pool-side TIKI BAR. Your attendees will feel like they are in the tropics! CASTAWAY'S BAR & GRILL restaurant and lounge is open for dinner on Friday and Saturday evening. Our conference center kitchen can host meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We can work with you to create your menus-No one will leave hungry! ALL of our BRAND NEW GUEST ROOMS feature wireless internet, 37” flat panel televisions, refrigerators, personal safes and pillow-top mattresses. We have 165 rooms, including 18 pool-side suites, King beds in our single rooms and queen beds in all of our two-bedded rooms. The state of the art ARCADE are also at your convenience.

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Year of Last Renovation: 2009
Floors: 2
Rooms: 166
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 166
Handicap Rooms:
Suites: 18
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 5 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 10000 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 433 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar Hours: 4 pm - 12 midnight
Pool Info:
We have an indoor waterpark featuring two 160' waterslides, zero depth entry pool that goes to 1' water with a 40' pirate ship for kids to interact, small corner boat slide, lap pool, water volleyball and basketball, plus our adult only hot tub. Hours vary throughout the week and seasons.
Ownership: Wyndham
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
24 hours
Nightly Parking: Free
Typical Group Deposit: $500
Total Taxes: 12.00%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Banquet Gallon of Coffee: 34.00 Per Item (per gallon and a half)
Banquet Soda: 2.00 Per Person

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Central location
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Credit card accepted: JCB
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Games room
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Safe in rooms
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

Des Moines International Airport, located 15- 20 minutes SE. of the Hotel. One way taxi charges approximately $40.00. No shuttle service available.

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

Breakfast is not Currently Offered.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

Parking Info

Free parking and have over 500 spots.

Internet / WiFI

Complimentary wi-fi throughout the entire hotel.

About Ramada

  • Free high-speed wireless internet access in the U.S. and Canada
  • San Francisco Soap company bath amenities
  • Conference meeting spaces available based on location
  • Ramada Limited Hotels offer free breakfast and swimming pools
  • Ramada Hotels offer on-site restaurants or a-la-carte food services
  • Ramada Plaza Hotels are located near major city centers and airports. They also offer a vaariety of on-site restaurants and lounges, conference space and banquet facilities

The Ramada highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: PerKup Cafe - A cozy cafe serving delicious breakfast options. Located 1 mile from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Fong's Pizza - Unique pizza flavors with a Chinese twist. Located 5 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Jethro's BBQ n' Pork Chop Grill - Famous for their BBQ and pork chop dishes. Located 2.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Adventureland Park - An amusement park with thrilling rides and attractions. Located 10 miles from the hotel.
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: Scenic Route Bakery - A charming bakery offering freshly baked goods. Located 3 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Zombie Burger + Drink Lab - A quirky burger joint with creative burger options. Located 6 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Centro - A trendy Italian restaurant with a modern atmosphere. Located 8 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Pappajohn Sculpture Park - An outdoor park showcasing contemporary sculptures. Located 7 miles from the hotel.
  • Day 3

  • Breakfast: La Mie Bakery - A French-inspired bakery serving delicious pastries. Located 4 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Malo - A Mexican restaurant offering flavorful dishes and margaritas. Located 7 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: 801 Chophouse - A high-end steakhouse known for its prime cuts of meat. Located 9 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Des Moines Art Center - A renowned art museum featuring a diverse collection. Located 6 miles from the hotel.

Previously known as:
Ramada Northwest / Des Moines, Ramada Tropics Resort & Conference Center

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines.

Feel free to use the Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Des Moines event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sqft.)
Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Main,Ballroom 33 x 48 x 14 5200433/----21612514912533/--577520--
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Main,Ballroom

Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
5200 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
33 x 48 x 14 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Columns:
0
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System

FAQs about Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 12:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines have?

There are 166 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines?

Yes, they have 5 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines?

Breakfast is not Currently Offered.

What parking is available at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines?

Free parking and have over 500 spots.

How much does internet cost?

Complimentary wi-fi throughout the entire hotel.

Can I get a AAA rate at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines?

Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA Rate - 1 Queen Mobility Accessible with Free WiFi Bathtub Grab Bars Sofa Bed Refrigerator

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines?

Yes, they have stay dates that support Senior hotel discounts. Example room type: AARP Members Save 10% 1 Queen Accessible Room with Free WiFi Bathtub Grab Bars Sofa Bed Refrigerator

Is there a gym at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. We have an indoor waterpark featuring two 160' waterslides, zero depth entry pool that goes to 1' water with a 40' pirate ship for kids to interact, small corner boat slide, lap pool, water volleyball and basketball, plus our adult only hot tub. Hours vary throughout the week and seasons..

Testimonials:

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"Yes, this was so easy compared to our last reunion, where we went from one hotel to the other to get information. Our guests loved the free breakfast. Thanks!" B.B. - Tampa, FL

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