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Ramada Tropics Resort and Conference Center Hotel Reviews, Des Moines, Iowa

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Ramada Tropics Resort and Conference Center

5000 Merle Hay Rd., Des Moines, IA 50322 (Formerly Holiday Inn Merle Hay)
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3.5 of 5 stars 468 Reviews
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Bettendorf
1 review
“Nice pool area. However, if you want to socialize, snack...”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2013 NEW

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Melbourne
1 review
“Great staff, very clean and fun!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2013 NEW

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Papillion
1 review
“Nice Hotel, beds are uncomfortable”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

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Des Moines
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Better than expected!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

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Boulder
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Water Park worth the time!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

We had a great evening enjoying the water park. 3 hours of it. Well worth the price of the room. All of the staff were great and very attentive to us from check in, the Tiki Bar, and checkout. The room was great and we slept well. We will definitely go back to this Ramada!

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Excelsior Springs
1 review
“business and pleasure”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

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Glenwood, Iowa
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“A little kids dream come true”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

We were in town for a family event, and spent an overnight at the Ramada Tropics Resort. We all had a ton of fun at the water park. We had to practically drag our little kiddos away from the pirate ship. I did get shot in the eye by a kid wielding a water blaster gun, but I guess that's... More

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Davenport
1 review
“Goodtime”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

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Cedar Rapids
1 review
“The pool area was nice for a quick stay. The hot tub and...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

The pool area was nice for a quick stay. The hot tub and lap pool was not available, so that was very disappointing, The room was fine, was just what we needed for a quick stay.

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West Branch
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“Good Stay. We were in town for a wedding and the location...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

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Also Known As:
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Ramada Tropics Resort And Conference Center Des Moines, Iowa
Address: 5000 Merle Hay Rd., Des Moines, IA 50322 (Formerly Holiday Inn Merle Hay)
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Region: United States > Iowa > Des Moines
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#4 Best Value Hotels in Des Moines
#7 Business Hotels in Des Moines
#9 Family Hotels in Des Moines
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