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Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

3.5 star property
Adventure calls at this tropical retreat where you can kayak or motorboat then relax by the pool or explore nearby Culebra Cut.

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
Poolside bar
Deluxe Room, River View | View from room
Suite | Living area | LCD TV
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
  • Laundry facilities

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 center
  • 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 $147
includes taxes & fees
$131 per night
Mar 9 - Mar 10

Room options

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Family Loft, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Loft, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 484 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, River View | View from room

Deluxe Room, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 269 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | Living room | LCD TV

Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton linens
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, River View | Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 269 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Corregimiento de Cristobal, IA 5, Colon, Colon

What's nearby

  • Gamboa Rainforest Resort - 1 min walk
  • Soberania National Park - 17 min walk
  • Summit Botanical Gardens & Zoo - 11 min drive
  • Panama Rainforest Discovery Center - 13 min drive
  • Culebra Cut - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) - 29 min drive
  • Balboa (BLB-Panama Pacifico Intl.) - 68 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 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 travelers 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 available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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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 26 lbs 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 onsite self parking
    • Free onsite extended parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (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

Traveling with children

  • Children stay 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 center
  • 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
  • Bicycle rentals
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 50
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 31
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-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 drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

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

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 to 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 26 lbs 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 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 check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite 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 onsite activities like kayaking, fishing, and ziplining. 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 onsite 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 17 minutes' walk from Soberania National Park.

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

Reviews

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

10/10 Exceptional

I don't understand the bad reviews. Just stayed there for 3 nights last month, and it was awesome. Zero complaints. Property was great, the staff was perfect, and the breakfast was large and varied. Ok, so the place could use a little touch up here and there with some paint or whatever, but honestly, that's a joke of a complaint that some of the bad reviews say. Again, the hotel is awesome. Stay here with complete confidence. Rooms are spacious, pool was big and clean, and the drinks weren't short on the booze. I'd definitely stay here again without question. If we had the time, we would have stayed longer
chris, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful setting, amazing view!
Megan, 1-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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Rainforest Oasis
The Gamboa Reserve is beautiful! The rooms are spacious and the views are unparalleled! Housekeeping comes every day and does a fantastic job! There is so much to do in the beautiful rainforest…hiking, zip line, bike park, large pool. We could have stayed for weeks! Check in was easy and friendly. Prices were reasonable. Food was ok. The resort is 20+ years old. They have done a good job maintaining it without doing any major renovations which is perfect! You still get the large rooms and new, comfortable beds without the 5 star prices. I highly recommend!
Angela, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Well organized excursions to know the surroundings, various paths to walk in the forest
ROSANNA, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was amazing and very accommodating! We booked a rollaway bed but when it arrived it was very uncomfortable, they upgraded us to a suite at no extra charge! The staff were all friendly and helpful!
Sandra, 10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The most amazing thing about this property was that is located in the middle of a National Park and all the surrounding scenery was spectacular. The rooms have wonderful views of the River and in the morning when you wake up and get out on the balcony you can enjoy your coffee while watching and hearing lovely and colorful birds or even spotting other wildlife (eg agouti, sloths, etc). Another fabulous thin about this hotel where all the extracurricular activities available from the Hotel. The staff from the Tour desk were very helpful to coordinate visits to the trails, or the boat tour or cable car, bird watching hikes, night safari... So really you could spend several days and just enjoy the nature nearby. The only thing that could be improved would be to add a spa/sauna/massage and a gym to completely round up the relaxing experience.
Milithza O. Silva, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gamboa Rainforest
Very nice vacation spot with plenty to explore: nature, Panama Canal, and local culture. We just booked a 2nd night because we are really liking it.
Hedwig, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super
Karina, 1-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

Breathtaking and incredible experience, the staff go above and beyond. If you are vegan make sure to let the buffet know when you arrive and they make every accommodation.
Amanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This resort is beautiful! While it isn’t the newest in the area it does have incredible views, extremely friendly staff, good food & drinks, and spacious rooms. They help with tours of the area and provide a free nighttime wildlife tour that is 25 minutes long. This is a must see & stay in Panama.
Aaron, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Beautiful location. Not a lot of options at the restaurant. Great service, although it was difficult at times to communicate in English. The boat tour was awesome, we saw monkeys and a crocodile! 😻
Nicole, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Had a great trip, traveled with my son and daughter (12 and 9) We loved all the excursions we were able to book/take right from the lobby. Some areas of the facility need a little TLC/maintenance upgrades, but certainly can't beat the views from the balcony's. SIMPLY BREATHTAKING!
William, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
It was a great place to stay. I enjoyed it very much overall. Would go back agian. Such a goo d experience for me.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The best nature resort, food is awesome and nature is stunning. Staff very friendly and effective
RUSLAN, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A luxury option for birders - close to the famous Pipeline Road, but there are also trails on the property and near the activities area, and fantastic views of the Chagres River and marshes.
Andrea, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved my overall experience. I’ll be returning again this year
Genesis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This property offers a lot of activities related to nature. The river view room is the best. All meals from thecrestaurant is buffet style. The monkey bar has a menu. Enjoyed the seimming pool also.
Qinglin, 4-night trip

General property information

Travelers Say
"The extensive breakfast buffet was good and the pool was quite large."
Reasons to Book
Outdoor Pool & Onsite Restaurant/Bar
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM