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Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

3.5 star property

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Poolside bar
Lobby
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Lobby sitting area
Lobby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
$186
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4

Explore the area

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Corregimiento de Cristobal, IA 5, Colon, Colon
  • Place, Gamboa Rainforest Resort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Chagres River
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Albrook Shopping Mall
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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

Suite

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Double Room, River View

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

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

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

Family Loft, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

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

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

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 241 out of 688 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 688 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 688 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 688 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 688 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So good ! Excellent activities for the kids. Amazing the tour guide ! The pool are the best !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Lezcano

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service. Food delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehrak

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Place was nice, left credit for food and activities but the staff made unauthorized charges on my credit and even charged me more money on my credit card to increase credit, unauthorized
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gamboa is very nice resort and the staff make you feel right at home
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, Niles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay, the views and tranquility of the place was my favorite part.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations were comfortable, but we had to wipe the dirt off our feet, from the dirt off the floor, before getting into bed. Food prices wee obscenely absurd. We paid $50 for two ham and cheese sandwiches. At breakfast the scrambled eggs were runny, and room temperature. At dinner, the mashed potatoes served were as cool as the eggs. No wash rags are provided in the rooms. If you want to scrub you make do with full size hand towels. Salt and pepper must be requested at every meal.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jose, panama

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, spacious, very comfortable room and bathroom. Balcony had beautiful scenic views. A/C could have worked a bit better but understandable due to the high heat and humidity of the rainforest. Highly recommend doing the boat ride to see and feed the monkeys. Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

GREGORY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent front desk customer service. As this being my 4th time as a guest, I was offered early check-in.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

manuel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wildlife
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing activities for kids. Beds were like a rock. Food options are ok, but we ran through it all in a couple of days. Limited options outside the resort nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jerrod

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good food, friendly staff, the free tours on offer are great too! Rooms comfy, overall a wonderful stay. Perhaps add a spa and maybe some more entertainment for guests on the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast buffet is well stocked and has lots of ‘opciones criollas’.We were not impressed with dining options at either restaurant, beyond breakfast.There’s ample opportunity for improvement for the staff, when it comes to interacting with the guests - both at the check-in counter and the activity and excursion desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

ELIZABETH, Alexandria

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander, Wesley Chapel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Front Desk staff Iris (5 star). Money bar area staff mixed some horrible whom don't check on you. No phone in room to call front desk to get more towels (only had 2 for 4 people). The all inclusive food was ok but nothing great. Regarding the outdoor /nature this is always great but hotel is a bit isolated and they don't even have an ATM ..... No icemachines
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re in Panama, you should definitely spend time at Gamboa. Surrounded by every imaginable natural and historical experience possible.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eve

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

9/10 for adventure and views

I am I love with this place. The landscaping and views are phenomenal! Buffet lunch was great! But dinner was lacking. Poolside food was excellent as was the cafe. Hammock on my patio was peaceful. It’s very well kept with some minor issues and a little dated but I strongly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Radu

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool is nice. However a bit slow the pool bar. Good food a la carte. Did not try yet buffet. Noisy A/C in the room, although it does the job. Reserved for 3 but room prepared for 2. Room is clean. Overall Good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tjarda

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place just outside the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Christophe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with many tours to enjoy the Rainforest
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tyler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon check-in, we were offered the gamboa package which includes 3 buffet meals per day and 3 tour packages during the stay. After consideration the individual cost of these items- buffet meals, and the 2 tours we wanted to do anyways- we agreed to the cost of the package. However, we were stopped in the lobby and asked if we wanted to continue the package. So rather than the $700 quoted price for the duration of our stay, it only covered 2 nights. This is plain deception and thievery. They sold us on the duration of the stay, and surpised us that it actually was only for our first 2 nights. We left, refusing to patronize the hotel any further, depsite having already had paid for the remainder of our stay. Management refused to rectify the problem their staff caused.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025