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Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

3.5 star property

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Surrounded by lush greenery, this resort offers a tranquil escape with a swimming pool and pavilion.
Guests can dine or socialize in this outdoor space, surrounded by natural scenery.
Stunning atrium with high ceilings, arched windows, and ornate ironwork.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a sliding glass door leading to a lush landscape view.
Relax in the spacious lobby with expansive views of the surrounding landscape, surrounded by seating areas and lush greenery.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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Corregimiento de Cristobal, IA 5, Colon, Colon
  • Gamboa Rainforest Resort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Panama Rainforest Discovery Center
  • Albrook Shopping Mall
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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Family Loft, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Family Loft, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 484 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, River View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

3.5-star Colon hotel close to Chagres River
Along with 2 restaurants, this hotel has a marina and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve offers 166 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to a marina, Gamboa Rainforest Reserve features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 3.5-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 2756 square feet (256 square meters) include conference space. This family-friendly hotel also offers a library, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve has designated areas for smoking.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve has 2 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: PAB 18 for adults and PAB 9 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,756 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Marina
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (50 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (31 inches high)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1999
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of PAB 45 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 26 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: PAB 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately PAB 18 for adults and PAB 9 for children
  • Pet fee: PAB 45 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Gamboa Rainforest
Gamboa Rainforest Resort
Gamboa Resort
Rainforest Resort
Rainforest Resort Gamboa
Resort 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

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 627 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 627 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 627 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 627 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 627 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rowena

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not 5 star (as posted, at least in Google Maps). The receptionists did not acknowledge us at first, then gave a rude waving of the hand when they were finally ready. The receptionist gave us bad directions to our rooms and gave us no information on what was available at the resort (tours, food, services, etc.). Tour desk was absolutely rude. There were three of them and they never looked up. We asked about the aerial tram and she asked for a name and then expected that to be the end of the conversation. A/c in one room didn’t work well. The rooms are outdated. No information on any services present in the room. We weren’t informed about the complimentary night safari and then when we asked if we could join, we were told that it was full. At least then we were told to show up and see if there are any no shows. There was no evidence of concierge. It was nice that our rooms were next to each other but it was weird that only one of the rooms had a door that locked between the two rooms. One room had a dehumidifier, but not the other. Found a dried contact on the toilet paper.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Rodrigo

O lugar é lindíssimo, paradisíaco, mas parece que a propriedade nao recebe muita manutencao. Na piscina, faltam muitas pastilhas, a grade a volta está quebrada. A estrutura tem potencial muito, muito alto e a natureza é linda, mas é necessario fazer manutencao nos quartos, pintura do edificio e area da piscinA
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a cool place! It is all about the rainforest and the animals. The hotel is magical looking. You feel like you are in Jurassic Park. The staff was very friendly, the food good and the pool lovely. The hotel is a bit old and the rooms are a bit dated, but very comfortable and large. We went on night safari, saw the sloths, went zip lining and up the cable car. All very well organized, and so fun. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Top
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice resort with several activities to experience the rainforest and biological diversity in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alira

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ngar

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The resort area and view is very beautiful. I'd say the hotel condition is still solid 3 star hotel. It's a bit dated but not too bad. The hotel lobby is grand and beautiful and well maintained. Lots of activities to keep you busy. The resort staff are very nice and hard working and mostly speak good English. The tour guides, boat and truck drivers are working very hard to give you best experience and are very pleasant people. Monday is off for all excursions (except the free night tour) so plan accordingly. I like that there is a dehumidifier in the room so the humidity was improved by that. The room is very clean. However the pillows and blanket were not clean or might not been washed after previous guests. They were stinky and smelled like someone's sweat, very gross. The food is very good although they are all buffets. The hotel is busy with lots of day guests. It seems very popular with families of young kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Lee

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alphonzo

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Clarissa E

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Madhusudan

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The walkable property, the variety of birds and the jungle sounds we could hear from our deck. A great stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rain forest and tours were interesting
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Armin

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025