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Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

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

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Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View | View from room
Outdoor banquet area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$246
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug

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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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room, River View

Deluxe Double Room, River View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Colon

A family-friendly stay in Colon awaits you at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve. You'll be 1.4 km (0.8 mi) from Chagres River and 8.9 km (5.5 mi) from Summit Botanical Gardens & Zoo. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool and a marina. .At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to boat tours and kayaking. 2756 square feet (256 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Colon hotel include Pedro Miguel Locks and Albrook Shopping Mall.

What's nearby

  • Gamboa Rainforest Resort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Summit Botanical Gardens & Zoo - 15 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Miraflores Locks - 30 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 37 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Culebra Cut - 49 min drive - 27.4 km

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
  • ‪Restaurante Encanto De Gamboa - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Gamboa Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Los Lagartos - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪El Corotú - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and marina
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.

  • 166 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • 2756 sq ft of conference space
  • 256 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1999
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
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 and premium bedding. 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.

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 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 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

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

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve?

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 17 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve on 25 Aug 2025 start from NZ$246.19, including 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 parking available at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve?

Yep, Gamboa Rainforest Reserve has a free self car park and free extended parking.

Are there any beaches close to Gamboa Rainforest Reserve?

The closest beach to Gamboa Rainforest Reserve is Veracruz Beach (24.7 km).

Does Gamboa Rainforest Reserve have a pool?

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Gamboa Rainforest Reserve a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve.

Is Gamboa Rainforest Reserve family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and babysitting services, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Gamboa Rainforest Reserve is a hit with families.

Does Gamboa Rainforest Reserve serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 636 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 636 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 636 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 636 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 636 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

Andy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The property had unique feel about , amazing opportunity to see and hear an amazing amount of birds. Although a little dated it has charm!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benoit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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
Top
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