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Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and a marina

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View | View from room
Reception
Balcony

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Jul 8 - Jul 9
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Tomorrow

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

Family Loft, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 269 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room, River View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 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 - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Summit Botanical Gardens & Zoo - 15 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Miraflores Locks - 30 min drive - 15.7 miles
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 37 min drive - 21.0 miles
  • Culebra Cut - 49 min drive - 17.0 miles

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
  • ‪Los Lagartos - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪El Corotú - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chagre river de italiano - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Family-friendly hotel near Chagres River
Located close to Culebra Cut, Gamboa Rainforest Reserve provides a marina, a swim-up bar, and a poolside bar. Active travelers can enjoy ziplining, cycling, and motor boating at this hotel. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy onsite activities like fishing, kayaking, and boat tours. 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 a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 166 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
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

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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

  • 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 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

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 Jul 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve on Jul 17, 2025 start from $115.49, 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, 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Chagres River, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Summit Botanical Gardens & Zoo and Pedro Miguel Locks. Culebra Cut and Chagres National Park are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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