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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View
269 square feet
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Deluxe Room, River View
269 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View
269 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Double Room, River View
269 square feet
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Family Loft, 1 Bedroom, Lake View
484 square feet
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable lakefront hotel near Chagres River

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Business center
Laundry facilities

Located in Colon, Gamboa Rainforest Reserve is on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Soberania National Park and Chagres River. This family-friendly hotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Summit Botanical Gardens & Zoo and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Pedro Miguel Locks.

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).

Grab a bite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with your favorite 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.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

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 tour/ticket assistance. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve has designated areas for smoking.

  • Library
  • Picnic area
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Elevator
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Business center
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Computer station
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Conference space size (meters) - 256
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Total number of rooms - 166
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of floors - 7
  • Number of buildings/towers - 3
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Number of accessible parking spaces 3
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 50
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 127
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of swim-up bars - 1
  • Stairwell handrail height (inches) - 31
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimeters) - 80
  • Marina on site
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 1999
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free long-term parking
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Conference space size (feet) - 2756
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free long-term parking , Free self parking

Room Amenities

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. 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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Shower only
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired internet
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • LCD TV
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Window screens
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Desk chair

Where to Eat

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.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to Do

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.

  • Ziplining on site
  • Playground on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Boat tours on site
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Motor boating on site

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 11:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of PAB 45 per pet, per stay
  • 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
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

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 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 each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 11:00 PM

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Pets cannot be left unattended

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 12

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service

Cash deposit required

Number of children who can stay free - 2

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 48 hours

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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.

Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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