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Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

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

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Gamboa Rainforest Reserve offers a family-friendly escape near Soberania National Park. Guests enjoy two restaurants serving meals all day, plus cycling, fishing, and ziplining. Parents unwind at the swim-up bar while kids splash in their dedicated pool area.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is ฿3,889
฿4,278 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept

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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 cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • 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 cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

Map
Corregimiento de Cristobal, IA 5, Colon, Colon

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 near Chagres River
Located close to Culebra Cut, Gamboa Rainforest Reserve provides a marina, a swim-up bar and a poolside bar. Active travellers can enjoy ziplining, motor boating and cycling at this hotel. Make sure that you enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy on-site activities, such as kayaking, boat tours and fishing. 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, along with sunloungers, pool umbrellas and a swim-up bar
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a banquet hall and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 166 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, childcare services and coffee/tea makers

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

  • 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 are 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 12 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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.

Payment types at the property

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: 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

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 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

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 14 Sep 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve on 15 Sep 2025 start from ฿3,889.24, 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 12 kg per pet. There's a fee of PAB 45 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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?

Checkout 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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