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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.
Relax in the spacious lobby with expansive views of the surrounding landscape, surrounded by seating areas and lush greenery.
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.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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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

Room options

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Family Loft, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Family Loft, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 45 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

  • 25 sq m
  • 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)
  • 25 sq m
  • 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)
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

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

Deluxe Double Room, River View

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

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About this property

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and a marina
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Gamboa Rainforest Resort. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 2 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Drinking and dining options include 2 restaurants, a swim-up bar, and a poolside bar
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes hiking/biking trails, bike rentals, and motor boating
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Chagres River and 11 minutes from Summit Botanical Gardens & Zoo
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve offers its guests a marina, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 2756 square feet (256 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Gamboa Rainforest Reserve. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Colon hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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 transport

  • Return 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
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (80 centimetre high)
  • Lift (127 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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: PAB 45 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 26 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: PAB 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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. 210 out of 628 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 628 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 628 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 628 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 628 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

Travelled 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
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

8/10 Good

Clarissa E

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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