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Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

3.5 star property
Comfortable lakefront hotel near Chagres River

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Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

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Aerial view
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Deluxe Room, River View | Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Reception

Overview of Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

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Corregimiento de Cristobal, IA 5, Colon, Colon
  • Popular LocationGamboa Rainforest Resort1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSummit Botanical Gardens & Zoo11 min drive
  • Popular LocationPanama Rainforest Discovery Center13 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Family Loft, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

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

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

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
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 269 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | Living area | 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

View all photos for 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
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 269 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Colon

Located in Colon, Gamboa Rainforest Reserve is in a national park and on a river. Pedro Miguel Locks and Culebra Cut are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Chagres River and Soberania National Park. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Summit Botanical Gardens & Zoo. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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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
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Panama City Passenger Station - 28 min drive
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Monkey Bar - 16 min walk
  • Gamboa Restaurant - 16 min walk
  • Parrillada Sebastian - 28 min drive
  • Los Lagartos - 9 min walk
  • Chagre river de italiano - 15 min walk

About this property

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Family-friendly hotel near Soberania National Park
Located close to Culebra Cut, Gamboa Rainforest Reserve provides a marina, a swim-up bar, and a poolside bar. Active travelers can enjoy ziplining, fishing, and hiking/biking at this hotel. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy onsite activities like motor boating and kayaking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and a garden.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a swim-up bar
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a ballroom, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the location
Room features
All 166 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, childcare services, and coffee/tea makers

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

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 security system, and a first aid kit

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Gamboa Rainforest Reserve have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve?

As of Apr 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve on May 25, 2024 start from $101.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Gamboa Rainforest Reserve pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 26 lbs per pet. There's a fee of PAB 45 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Gamboa Rainforest Reserve provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Gamboa Rainforest Reserve located?

This family-friendly Colon hotel is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Chagres River and Soberania National Park. Summit Botanical Gardens & Zoo and Pedro Miguel Locks are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 532 reviews" "
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Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 532 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 532 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 532 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mariasol Hernandez, Grand Cayman

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with partner
Beautiful resort! Love the location. The site could use a little TLC.
Stayed 2 nights 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

10/10 Excellent

kadijah Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was beyond amazing! The staff was extremely heplful with all needs. They provided tours. I went on the aerial tram, rainforest walking tour, sloth tour and the monkey island boat ride. The guides were very knowledgeable and personable in all subjects. I felt at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Outdoor Pool & Onsite Restaurant/Bar
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
3.5