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Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $152
$138 nightly
$152 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24

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

Room options

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Double Room, River View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • River view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Double Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • River view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Colon

Located in Colon, Gamboa Rainforest Reserve is on a lake, a 2-minute drive from Chagres River and 11 minutes from Summit Botanical Gardens & Zoo. .This family-friendly hotel is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Pedro Miguel Locks and 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Culebra Cut.

What's nearby

  • Gamboa Rainforest Resort - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Chagres River - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 42 min drive - 20.8 miles
  • Cinta Costera - 46 min drive - 22.1 miles
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 50 min drive - 26.9 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
  • ‪Restaurante Encanto De Gamboa - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Los Cascadas Pool Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 166 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Colon? This hotel has 2756 square feet (256 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
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

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 763 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 763 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 763 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 763 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 763 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kazumi

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, kind staff, good amenities and beautiful place with a lot of nature.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Rick, Toronto

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being light sleepers, we had asked for a quiet room - as we always do when traveling - specifically one far from the elevator and floor entrance. We were told we would need to wait another hour because those rooms were not yet ready. When we finally received our keys, we were shocked to discover that our room was the very first one by the entrance and the closest to the elevator. To make matters worse, the lamp was missing a light bulb (which was fixed upon request), and the TV did not receive any signal until the morning of the third day. Ironically, the noisy air conditioner turned out to be a blessing - its constant hum served as white noise and helped mask the hallway sounds. It almost felt like sleeping on a plane near the engines. We did appreciate the dehumidifier, though you’ll need to empty the water tank every 5–6 hours. The highlight of the resort was undoubtedly the surrounding nature. We joined the 45-minute boat ride (US$45), which was well worth it. We saw an alligator, several species of monkeys and birds, and beautiful landscapes. We were especially lucky to spot a sloth happily hanging from a tree. That said, we would recommend joining the day tours rather than staying at the resort. In our view, it’s not worth spending three days there. Most staff members were friendly but appeared overworked. The facilities seem long past their prime - the gym was essentially abandoned, and the library consisted of old magazines and books left behind by previous guest
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Gustavo

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Service was poor. Took over an hour to receive our food which was then cold. The food taste was not great either. The room was OK. We ended up checking out a day early.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location. Timely service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location with lots of adventures available to purchase. The rooms could use some updating. The prices could be better. We stayed at four hotels and this is the only one who made you pay $200 for incidentals. It took three days to clear the cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property with beautiful nature surrounding it. Staff are attentive and friendly and the Hotel has access to a lot of very unique activities. Good food as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Todo bien
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

frans

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

sonia

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attentive staff and awesome dining facility. Beautiful quiet place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet, Edinburgh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Gamboa is in a wonderful location where you cannot help but spot caiman, sloths, monkeys and last, but not least, an incredibly diverse range of birds. Combine this with all you might need for friendly staff in their scenic bar and restaurants and you have something to treasure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The resort is older but quite nice. We did enjoy the tours but the food in the bar was terrible and there was a power outage for most of the night, which made it hard with young kids.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Esperanza

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

DEAN

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Tracy

The room was large, nice hammock on the balcony. Cocktails watered down. Grounds beautiful. The hotel has buses of tourists that arrive daily. It would be a fun place for kids because of the large pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Donald

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tyler

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

RICHARD

Traveled with family
The staff were very pleasant but the hotel is very disorganised. Many seemed to have had little or no training and were completely relying on a few experienced colleagues.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms and grounds. Love ❤️ the nature around the resort.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything fine thanks.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025