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Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants, near Chagres River

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Escape to Gamboa Rainforest Reserve, a family-friendly haven near Soberania National Park. Here, enjoy two on-site restaurants offering breakfast through dinner and stay active with cycling, fishing and ziplining. The swim-up bar by the pool is perfect for unwinding while kids play in their own pool area.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Marina
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • In-room childcare
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on-site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Separate sitting area
The current price is €134
includes taxes & fees
12 Jun - 13 Jun

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Family Loft, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Family Loft, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Lake view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • River view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, River View

Deluxe Double Room, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • River view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

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Corregimiento de Cristobal, IA 5, Colon, Colon

What's nearby

  • Gamboa Rainforest Resort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Summit Botanical Gardens & Zoo - 15 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Miraflores Locks - 30 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 37 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Culebra Cut - 49 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) - 29 min drive
  • Balboa (BLB-Panama Pacifico Intl.) - 68 min drive
  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.) - 71 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 28 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Monkey Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Gamboa Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Los Lagartos - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪El Corotú - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chagre river de italiano - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

A great choice for a stay in Colon, Gamboa Rainforest Reserve features a marina. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, visit one of the 2 restaurants for a bite to eat or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a poolside bar, a children's pool and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 166 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 12 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site extended parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Boat tours
  • Motor boating
  • Ziplining
  • Fishing
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (2756 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike hire
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1999
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Marina
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 127
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 80
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: PAB 100 per stay

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately PAB 18 for adults and PAB 9 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of PAB 45 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Gamboa Rainforest Resort
Rainforest Resort
Gamboa Rainforest
Gamboa Rain Forest Resort
Gamboa Rainforest Hotel Gamboa
Gamboa Rainforest Resort
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve Hotel
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve Colon
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve Hotel Colon

Frequently asked questions

Does Gamboa Rainforest Reserve offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Gamboa Rainforest Reserve does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 12 kg per pet. There's a charge of PAB 45 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Gamboa Rainforest Reserve?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Fiesta Casino (29-min drive) and Bingo 90 (29-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, fishing and zip-lining. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Gamboa Rainforest Reserve?

Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.

What's the area around Gamboa Rainforest Reserve like?

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve is located by the river, a short 1-minute walk from Gamboa Rainforest Resort and 16 minutes' walk from Chagres River.

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Gamboa Rainforest Reserve Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice resort with several activities to experience the rainforest and biological diversity in the area.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing birding

Beautiful hotel and wonderful location for hiking and birding. The swimming pool was immaculate. Food was overpriced, but really good. The resort is rather isolated, so you are paying for convenience. There is a local restaurant in town that is a half mile walk if you want to save.
Edward, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The walkable property, the variety of birds and the jungle sounds we could hear from our deck. A great stay here!
John, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

An absolutely beautiful location. The facility is showing its age but still has a remarkable charm. The Staff were amazing. They definitely made the stay enjoyable The food was gourmet and extremely affordable. A must stay.
Greg, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The rain forest and tours were interesting
Ralph, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staying here with our family, we loved the excursions to see wildlife so close to the resort. The pool was beautiful and people were very friendly. The buffet was good. our family and kids really enjoyed it.
Kevin, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful setting, lots of activities, helpful staff. Rooms were spacious and clean. The food was pretty good and there were many options. Pool area is nice.
Jacqueline, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quaint and beautiful
Joshua, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet luxury
yilian, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The property is run down and facilities are limited or not usable (such as tennis courts, club house, etc). The resort definitely shows its age. The pool area and the view are beautiful, staff is friendly and hotel is clean. Limited dining options, some restaurants are only open on weekends. Buffet food quality is very good but expensive.
Jane, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property was beautiful, clean, with a great pool and good food. The service was slow and not very friendly. The rooms were spacious and comfortable, with a great view. We were there for the new years and the event that was planned for guests was 10 out of ten such a great time.
anthony, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This place is beautiful. Staff were friendly. What we didn’t like was the increase in prices for the cable car. $50 to take the cable car up to the lookout seems a little severe.
Karen, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Gamboa Rainforest

Amazing to stay at a resort like this and not a long drive from Panama City. The area is beautiful to explore, I think the tours could be a little more organized and explained in more detail. It was recommended to book as we arrived but fishing was then sold out, so if you have interest in a fishing trip, book ahead or contact the locals directly.
Nicholas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

AMAZING!!!
Anna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Experience

Great time in family. Options of activities are amazing for visitors from countries without Tropical Forest. We saw monkeys, sloths, butterflies, more than 15 different birds, ñeques, gato solo. Quality food in Buffet- good Price on cocktails - high but understandable. This is a family oriented hotel. Pet Friendly - amazing for families that enjoy stay with their pets been responsibles with them. It is a wild area so pets cant be without their leash. The viem of pool with lake view in the back is stunning. Rooms are big. It is missing repair and clean of some areas because of high humidity but usable areas are ok. The more impressive are the big windows in the lobby
Alira, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The location is Great ! The food is very expensive..if you stay here you don’t have any alternative you have eat the hotel food. The hotel does not even provide tooth paste. They will only give you 2 towels…it is very human and hot…so you will need more than one shower…but you will get only one towel per day per person. The room floors are oily and slippery…and the room smells a little…you will need a few hours to get used to it. Beware of mosquitos …you can’t stay out after dark…they will eat you alive!!
Madhusudan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Its a unique hotel, lots of activities for kids, we loved our stay!
Estela May, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful setting, amazing view!
Megan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property and rainforest experience. Make sure to buy the buffet pass because there is only two restaurants (one a bar w snacks and the other buffet). You can book tours inside the resort easily, several tours happen throughout the day so no need to book tours in advance. Bring mosquito spray to protect yourself.
Michelle, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff was excellent especially Klara at the front desk, very helpful and personable.
Frederick, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The food was outstanding as well as the staff! Just wish the pool was open longer.
Joan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and relaxing! A good place to get away from city life.
Leslie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful resort! Love the location. The site could use a little TLC.
Daniel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place, friendly and helpful staff, great area for anybody who loves nature and photography
Sandra, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location was fabulous.
David A, 4-night trip