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Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
4 stars

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Corregimiento de Cristobal, IA 5, Panama City 1, Panama
Panama City, Panama
See location+507 314 5000
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C$ 142
Cheapest

rate per night

8.2
Very good
based on 1567 reviews
1,567 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
King room
C$ 142
Queen room
C$ 146
Deluxe room
C$ 148
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The Gamboa Rainforest Resort is set within Soberania National Park in Gamboa, Panama. The hotel is only a two-minute drive from the Panama Canal and 35 minutes from the Albrook Shopping Center. Gatun Lake and the Chagres River are within steps of this establishment. This air-conditioned hotel is located on 340 acres only 16 miles from the Panama Pacifico International Airport and 21 miles from Tocumen International Airport. This hotel boasts 166 non-smoking guestrooms and suites.

All guestrooms and suites at this hotel offer a view of the garden, river, or tropical pool. Each includes complimentary high-speed wireless Internet, mini refrigerators, and around the clock room service. Guests can also take part in a night safari and hiking trail while visiting the hotel. Family rooms offer extra bedrooms along with a living area. The junior suites include private balconies and hammocks to relax in. Rooms also include work desks and chairs, deluxe bath amenities, and 40-inch LCD televisions with cable and satellite channels.

There are several dining options at the Gamboa Rainforest Resort, including El Corotu, which offers local specialties for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Don Caiman serves a Caribbean menu with items like fried fish, ceviche, and jerk chicken. The Monkey Bar serves appetizers and cocktails while Las Cascadas serves snacks and cocktails by the pool.

The hotel offers several tours including an Aerial Tram tour where you get a full view of the national park. The Gatun Lake and Panama Canal Expedition takes you out on the water to learn about the ecology and history of the area.

Rating
8.2
Very good
Based on 1,567 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Thu 22/5
Fri 23/5
King room
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C$ 142
Standard Room
bed type unknown
C$ 150
bed type unknown
C$ 158
2 queen beds
C$ 164
Deluxe room
bed type unknown
C$ 148
bed type unknown
C$ 149
bed type unknown
C$ 158
Queen room
bed type unknown
C$ 146
1 queen bed
C$ 179
1 queen bed
C$ 183
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night including GST, excluding local taxes and fees.

Amenities at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Business centre

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24hr front desk
  • Conference rooms
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

Basics

  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

General

  • Family rooms
  • Garden view
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Lake view
  • Storage available
  • River view
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Tile/marble floor

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Eco tourism
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Golf
  • Cycling
  • Beauty salon
  • Table tennis
  • Hiking

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Designated smoking area
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled Access
  • Elevator
  • Accessible by elevator
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper

Dining

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Minibar
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Dining table

Kitchen

  • Wine glasses
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchenette
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Dining area

Pool and spa

  • Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool towels
  • Steam room
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Child pool
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Playground

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Outdoor

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Clothes rack
  • Wardrobe or closet

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Tennis

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking

Reviews of Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

8.2
Very good
1567 verified ratings
Wonderful
526
Very good
330
Good
288
Okay
170
Fair
130
Mediocre
62
Poor
61

Summary of reviews

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Guests loved the beautiful location in the rainforest and the various tours available, but many were disappointed with the poor service, cleanliness issues, and high prices for food and amenities. The hotel staff was often described as untrained and inattentive, leading to frustrating experiences during their stay.
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8.8
Very good
Anonymous, Jan 2017
Pros (+) Gorgeous setting in the middle of the rainforest and very close to the Panama Canal. The hotel and pool area were beautiful and there were plenty of things to see and do during our 4 day visit in Jan. for nature lovers who take advantage of the many trails leading from the property, as well as the guided rainforest and boat tours. Our only complaint was the limited choice of food, since the option...
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6.0
Okay
Anonymous, Dec 2015
Pros (+) This was our first visit to Gamboa and we loved the jungle tours, both arial tram and boat tours were vey enjoyable and had great staff. 'However the staff in the hotel and restuarant were very lazy, inattentive and seemed untrained and lack the needed hospitality and services that one would expect from a hotel like Gamboa Resort. Especially since they are part of a larger hotel group , including ...
Cons (-) When we checked in they never asked for a credit card for incidentals. The room was prepaid for. When we went to sign up for our air tram excursion, because there was not CC on file and could not bill to the room, the tour staff at the tour desk took cash for our canal tour of $85. gave us a reciept and two stickers to wear and we went on the tour. Our guide was Yasir sp? He would remember us as w...
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5.7
Fair
Anonymous, Oct 2015
Pros (+) The dinner and breakfast buffets were satisfying. There weren't a lot of different entree selections but the few that were there satisfied our palates.
Cons (-) I expected more activities and entertainment. We became bored relatively quickly. We expected to see more animals and be constantly reminded we were in the middle of the rainforest. Unfortunately, neither happened. The tourist desk staff were not as accommodatIng as I would have expected. The bathroom needed renovations but the shower head was new and worked well. The bed was comfortable. Being on...
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6.0
Okay
peter.zellmann, Jul 2015
Pros (+) Beautiful location and views. Nice boat tour to money island. Front desk was very friendly and helpful. Loved the hammock on the balcony and vaulted ceilings on our 4th floor room.
Cons (-) The buffet both for breakfast and dinner were very overpriced. Wait staff at the restaurants were very slow.
7.1
Good
danteurena, Jun 2015
Pros (+) Value. great view from the rooms. Good location for couples getaways or large families to stay. Humid, fresh air and the best jungle experience ive been.
Cons (-) Staff in front desk not very helpful. Restaurants are 3/5 in food quality and takes forever if you order from the menu. Make sure to go to the concierge for activities. Info is scarce
10
Wonderful
angie.k.robertson, May 2015
Pros (+) Rooms were beautiful. Hot water, 24-7 room service, English speaking staff, gorgeous scenery, beautiful sounds every morning from the birds and other wildlife. Also, the Gamboa Resort, which is in the middle of a national park, partners with Gamboa Tours. We went on a night safari on the first night and saw crocodiles, caimans, and a capybara! The next day, we took a speed boat through the canal t...
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5.1
Fair
Anonymous, May 2015
Pros (+) Beautiful location in the rain forest, great swimming pools. Great for bird watching and relaxing. Quiet get away from the city.
Cons (-) We booked a room and upon arriving were told that since the reservation desk was closed they wouldn't honor the price. We asked to speak to the manager and we're told he had left for the night. After finally deciding to stay anyways, the manager appeared. He had been there the whole time, they hadn't even checked. Tried to bill me twice. Once when we arrived and also at check out. They need to tra...
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Location

Corregimiento de Cristobal, IA 5, Panama City 1

What's nearby

  • Soberania National Park6.6 km
  • Panama Canal17.7 km
  • Estadio Nacional Rod Carew18.4 km
  • Metropolitan Nature Park21.6 km
  • Ancon Hill24 km
  • Bridge of the Americas24.3 km
  • Avenida Balboa24.5 km
  • Panama City Centre24.5 km
  • Palacio de las Garzas25.4 km
  • Panama Old Cathedral25.5 km
  • Independence Square25.5 km
  • Panama Viejo25.6 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 12:00 PM

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Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Low season

March

High season

April

Average price (weeknight)

C$ 302

Average price (weekend night)

C$ 249
Cheapest month to stay with an average 30% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 78% rise in price.
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When to book a room at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in March and January.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve, plan to stay on a Thursday or Monday. The most expensive day is usually Tuesday.
  • How long should you stay at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.

FAQs when booking at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

  • Where is Gamboa Rainforest Reserve located?

    Gamboa Rainforest Reserve is located at Corregimiento de Cristobal, IA 5, 23.9 km from the centre of Panama City. Soberania National Park is the closest landmark to Gamboa Rainforest Reserve.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve.

  • Does Gamboa Rainforest Reserve offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Gamboa Rainforest Reserve offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Gamboa Rainforest Reserve offer free parking?

    Yes, Gamboa Rainforest Reserve offers free parking.

  • How far is Gamboa Rainforest Reserve from the airport?

    Gamboa Rainforest Reserve is 22.3 km from Panama City Marcos A. Gelabert Intl. Gamboa Rainforest Reserve is 24.7 km from Panama City Panamá Pacifico.

  • Does Gamboa Rainforest Reserve have a pool?

    Yes, Gamboa Rainforest Reserve has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Gamboa Rainforest Reserve hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve in Panama City and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Gamboa Rainforest Reserve.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.5

Distance to downtown

23.9 km

Nearest Airport

Panama City Marcos A. Gelabert Intl

Distance to airport

22.3 km

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