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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conference Center is an elegant wedding venue that offers flexible and customizable event space in Urbandale, Iowa. Greeting you and your beloved guests with a warm welcome, the staff at this venue will gladly assist you with every one of your event needs to ensure a fabulous experience. The venue is also equipped with state-of-the-art guest rooms designed for your enjoyment, relaxation, and entertainment. Thanks to all of these fabulous features, your event at the Ramada Tropics Resort & Conference Center is sure to be a memorable one.

Facilities and Capacity
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conference Center offers a 5,200-square-foot ballroom and over 10,000 square feet of flexible event space for your wedding reception or special event. There are also 148 guest rooms and 18 suites along with over 7,000 square feet of meeting space. For your wedding ceremony, reception, or rehearsal dinner, there are many spaces available, including four ballrooms, which can hold 90 to 180 guests, and the salon rooms, which can hold up to 30 guests.

Services Offered
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conference Center offers various services and amenities in their starting site fee. These services include access to a bridal suite; event items like chairs, tables, linens, flatware, and glassware; and event planning services. The venue also offers bar services, catering services, setup and cleanup, lighting and sound, a list of outside vendors, and complimentary WiFi. The venue provides all these services for wedding ceremonies, receptions, bridal showers, engagement parties, elopements, and rehearsal dinners.

Cuisine
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conference Center offers a variety of delicious menu options presented in a variety of styles. Serving styles include buffet, family style, plated, and food station options. Cocktail reception services are also available, as well as hors d’oeuvres, dessert, and service from an experienced and friendly waitstaff.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

7

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Hotel
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

Pricing information

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4.5 out of 5 rating
4 Reviews
  • Quality of service
    4.5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.4 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.3 out of 5 rating
100% Recommended by couples
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Julia Sent on 07/23/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Reonna, at Ramada Tropics Resort was so helpful and organized! She kept our wedding details in check. She was so easy to work with and went above and beyond with making our day the best! The entire staff was amazing! They took care of us and mad our night magical. It wa the perfect place for our wedding!
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Sara Sent on 09/18/2011
4.9 out of 5 rating
Loved having our wedding reception here!! The location is great, easy to get to (and find, for those coming from out of town). The waterpark is just an added perk to all the wonderful things they do! The price of the room includes so much of what other places charge extra for! The price includes all the decorating- the room, the head table, the cake table, etc. It also includes the dance floor set up, bartenders, use of the a/v screens, and on and on! Wonderful experience. The ONLY flaw was that we had planned for kids meals (and had given them accurate numbers). On the day, there were no kids meals, all were given adult meals. Not a HUGE issue when compared to the grand scheme of things!
User1343752 Sent on 09/23/2013
4.4 out of 5 rating
We thought the Ramada provided a beautiful venue for our reception. We did most of the set up, by our own choice, but the Ramada staff offered their help. We chose to bring a snack mix for part of our appetizers, and they charged us $10 PER PACKAGE to open them. We thought that was a little ridiculous. Overall, we had a good experience there.
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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conference Center frequently asked questions

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conference Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conference Center includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conference Center includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Ramada Tropics Resort & Conference Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Hotel
  • Restaurant
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conference Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conference Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conference Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conference Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Tables
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conference Center is recommended by 91% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in average response time, 4.6 in professionalism, 4.5 in quality of service, 4.4 in value and 4.3 in flexibility.
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conference Center currently offers 1 special WeddingWire promotion for wedding services.

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