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Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

3.5 star property

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Aerial view
Poolside bar
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Suite | Living area | LCD TV
Deluxe Room, River View | View from room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Corregimiento de Cristobal, IA 5, Colon, Colon
  • Gamboa Rainforest Resort
    1 min walk
  • Soberania National Park
    17 min walk
  • Panama Rainforest Discovery Center
    13 min drive
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    29 min drive

Room options

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

Family Loft, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, River View | View from room

Deluxe Room, River View

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

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Suite | Living area | LCD TV

Suite

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room, River View

  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Lakefront hotel with 2 restaurants and 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 on-site.
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve offers 166 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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 that 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
  • On-site recreation includes kayaking, zip-lining and hiking/biking trails
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Soberania National Park and a few minutes from Chagres River
  • 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 nearby 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 centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 2756 square feet (256 square metres) 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 a 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

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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 lb 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.

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: from approximately PAB 18 for adults and from 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 security system and a first aid kit
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.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 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. 178 out of 568 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 568 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 568 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 568 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 568 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

8/10 Good

Janora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort was beautiful and serene. It was very peaceful with lovely views, but the property needs some updating. Our room was clean and staff was pleasant and helpful. The activities available (for a cost) were top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Flavio

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Giovanna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malgorzata

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked the surrounding area , it was peaceful and serene. The property itself was definitely beautiful at some point but it definitely needs some renovation and improvements. The staff was very friendly and helpful. When it comes to the restaurant I didn’t care for their food I thought it wasn’t tasty and we had cold food , no variety not to mention overpriced. Overall I enjoyed the stay , the view from my balcony was stunning which made up for the food and shabby conditions of the property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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! 😻
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Yahel Gabriela

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Deben mejorar el tiempo para el chek in, muy largo
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Inconsistent hospitality
Staff were inconsistent when it came to service. Somedays they would be very friendly, and other days not so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, amazing view!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dustin

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and relaxing! A good place to get away from city life.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariasol Hernandez, Grand Cayman

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our stay at Gamboa resort was great! We visited for the nature as we big into birding. The whole area is so beautiful and nature at it's finest. The hotel is almost 25 years old and although it shows its age in the main building, the room we had was very spacious, clean and comfortable. On the first day from our second floor balcony we saw lots of birds, including 4 aracari toucans and 2 killed-billed toucans. The staff at the place was super attentive and friendly, in the restaurant Jonathan was a star for us! Food every day was good and although it's buffet, there were plenty of options for each meal. Overall our stay was amazing. Loved birding in the area and came back home with a whooping 35 new species identified. We will be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Set into the hillside with sweeping views of the river and rain forest. Staff is attentive and professional. Rooms are spacious and clean. The pools was uncrowded and refreshing. The buffet was high price for lots of mediocre food. The Monkey Bar on the lobby level was much better with ala carte options. The empanadas were so good we took some with us when we left. It is difficult to understand all that they offer - the property is expansive. Hope to return one day
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

ROSANNA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well organized excursions to know the surroundings, various paths to walk in the forest
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Richie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, St Charles

Travelled with partner
Beautiful resort! Love the location. The site could use a little TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Beautiful grounds, helpful staff, some services like arranging taxi to airport way more expensive than they should be - like $$20 more than Taxi to get there from airport. Food is good but expensive compared to other good restaurants we ate at while in Panama.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Qinglin, Kirkland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024