Ramada Tropics Resort / Conference Center Des Moines
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Hotel Overview
Pleasant surprise
It's much more than meets the eye when driving past. This hotel was renovated so while it looks old...
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Winner winner chkn dinner
- May 7, 2013
Nice water park
Kids gone wild..... Great kid fun for the family
Nice water slide.
Good food.
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Dirtshark
- Mar 24, 2012
Des Moines hotel with on-site water park, restaurant, bar and arcade
The Ramada Tropics Resort / Conference Center Des Moines houses Buccaneer Bay, an 18,000-square-foot water park with poolside tiki bar. Three large pools with a hot tub, pirate ship and slides make up the complex that also hosts the themed Castaway's Bar and Grill and the Treasure Chest Gift Shop. Free Wi-Fi, guest laundry, a business center and meeting facilities round out this all-in-one Des Moines resort.Amenities
- High-speed internet
- Heated pool
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- General
- Air conditioned
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Free local telephone calls
- Elevators
- No pets allowed
- Ice machine
- Activities
- Heated pool
- Fitness center or spa
- Exercise gym
- Jacuzzi
- Game room
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Coffee maker in room
- Vending machines
- Services
- 24 hour front desk
- Business center
- Guest laundromat
- Express checkout
- ATM/Cash machine
- Security
- Wake-up service
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- FAX
- Conference facilities
- Copy service
- Overhead projector
- Audio visual equipment
- Internet
- High-speed internet
- Parking
- Parking
- Outdoor parking
- RV or truck parking
- Bus parking
- Accessibility
- Accessible facilities
- Wheel chair access
- Accessible parking
- Room
- Safe
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Desk with lamp
- Microwave
- Over sized rooms
- TV remote control
- Cribs available
- Ironing board
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Hotel Map
- Area description
- Shopping district
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 04:00 PM
- Check-out:
- 12:00 PM
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (64)
Ratings and reviews for Ramada Tropics Resort / Conference Center Des Moines
- All travelers (64) 3.8 / 5
- Business (8) 3.3 / 5
- Couples (13) 3.5 / 5
- Families (31) 3.9 / 5
- Friends (4) 4.8 / 5
- Singles (7) 3.6 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (1) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.9
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.1
- Hotel staff:
- 3.9
- Room comfort:
- 4.2
- Location:
- 4.1
- Value:
- 4
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Winner winner chkn dinner
Pleasant surprise
It's much more than meets the eye when driving past. This hotel was renovated so while it looks old on the outside, it feels new on the inside. The water park is a fun treat, especially since it's included with the room!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Dirtshark
Nice water park
Kids gone wild..... Great kid fun for the family Nice water slide. Good food.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
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Reviewer score
Would not recommend
circuit rider
Age of facility beginning to show
There were tears in the room carpeting which was also frayed by the bathroom door. The pool area does not allow for much swimming. More an area to just get wet. All pools were shallow except hot tub which was deeper. Arm band was required for the pool area. Missed having complimentary breakfast included with stay.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Trip purpose:
Business
Shopping tip:
Short drive from hotel
Close to the Merle Hay Shopping mall.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Fantastic!
We stayed in a pool side room with 1 adult and 4 children ranging from 3 to 17. I was a little worried due to how inexpensive it was but it was very clean and roomy. The bathrooms were spotless. And the water park area was fantastic! The slides and pirate ship kept all 4 of the kids busy for hours. It was only 10 minutes from AdventureLand but 1/2 the cost of the closer hotels and so much, much better (speaking from experience)
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Fantastic hotel at a great price
This was a great hotel at a very reasonable price for what amenities were included! The water park was fun and not overcrowded. The room was immaculate and very comfortable. It is very easy to get to off the interstate and centrally located to the activities that we had planned around the area. Made for a very enjoyable stay in Des Moines!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Good for the price
The waterpark was nice. More for younger people than adults. Reserved a room with 2 queen beds but got a room with one bed and a pull out sofa.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
In Hotel
The restaurant was expensive and they don't know how to cook steak. Otherwise it was good.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Lyions Den
Our 3rd Anniversary
This was the second year we stayed here. We really enjoy the hotel. We were there to celebrate our 3rd anniversary and go to Adventureland. The only complaint was that this time there were so many guests. The hot tub was always full so we couldn't get in it and the "lifeguards" were on there cell phones texting and not paying attention and I almost broke my foot due to a kid standing at the end of the waterslide. Other than that we had a blast.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Money-saving tip:
Not Applicable
Take food and drinks with you to save money. Don't buy drinks at the bar in the hotel as they are too expensive.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Grandma Becky
What Fun!!
The indoor waterpark is what drew me to stay at the Ramada. I have grandchildren in Des Moines so this was an opportunity to have some fun with them. The kids and I had a wonderful time playing on the multiple slides and pools. Room accomodations were comfortable and convenient.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
We ate at Timothy's Steak House on Douglas. The food, service and atmosphere were fantastic. Very friendly, good food and accomodated the little people I had with me.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
The Grandchildren Had a Blast
Very Clean. Lots of fun. Kind of noisy in the hallways at night, kids running and yelling. Good food.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
hvonrueden
Fantastic Family stay
We stayed while attending the Beef Expo, this is the second year we have stayed, we will be back next year. The pool/waterpark is a favorite of my kids and is great for many ages. Our pizza and drinks were great too, our rooms were very clean. Only complaint is the last night state wrestling kids were there and it was very noisy at midnight in the halls.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Smoky D's BBQ was a great place for dinner and very short drive,a nd our favorite steak house is less than 10 min away. Iowa Beef Steakhouse, lots of shoppong around also.
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