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Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
4 stars

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Corregimiento de Cristobal, IA 5, Panama City 1, Panama
+507 314 9000
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$91
Cheapest

rate per night

7.8
Good

based on 1,068 reviews

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Sat 5/4
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Sun 5/5
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard room
$91
Queen room
$93
Deluxe room
$100
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About Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

  • Hotel Room
    You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi and Parking for free

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.

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Latest deals for Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Sat 5/4
Sun 5/5
Standard room
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$91
bed type unknown
$113
bed type unknown
$120
Double room
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$182
Deluxe room
bed type unknown
$100
bed type unknown
$108
bed type unknown
$113
Queen room
1 queen bed
$93
1 queen bed
$106
1 queen bed
$107

*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Prices are based on 1 night, not including taxes and fees

Amenities at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

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

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business center
  • 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.
  • Increased accessibility
  • 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 center
  • Tennis

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking

Reviews of Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

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7.8
GoodBased on 1,068 verified guest reviews
8.1Solo
7.9Families
7.7Couples
7.7Friends
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8.8 Very good
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 options outside the hotel are practically nonexistent in Gamboa. The hotel food was just okay. Thanks to this resort, people are able to have an extended experience in the best rainforest of Panama, instead of only day trips from Panama City.
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6.0 Okay
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 Westin. I have been a starwoods member for many years and this hotel does not live up to the reputation of other hotels in this same class.
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 we were the only two at the end of the day and spent time with him. When we checked out the next day, the front desk said we owed 85. for the air tram. We explained what happened but he billed us anyway because there was no record of it. We would NOT have been able to go on the tour IF we did not pay and have ticket/sticker to enter. CLearly a mistake by the staff because they do not think ahead, take CC at check in for incidental, do not communicate with eachother . I had a conversation with the front desk but they just looked at me like they did not know what to do . Please refund my Amex for $85. the remaining difference on the total $103 charge an remain. We would like to return and try it again in the future and bring our guests, but do expect that this hotel needs extensive training for its staff and how to NOT make mistakes such as this one. thanks
A
5.7 Fair
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 one of the few accommodations in the middle of the rainforest is a wonderful concept and I hope they expand this more. When they do, I hope to return.
P
6.0 Okay
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.
D
7.1 Good
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
A
10.0 Wonderful
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 to lake Gatun, where we saw howler monkeys, tamarin monkeys (which came onto the front of the boat!), and white-faced capuchin monkeys! The aerial tram was beautiful, as were the orchid nursery and butterfly habitat on the hotel grounds. Finally, we took a trip to Portabelo, which was about an hour and a half from the resort, and saw ruins from 1500 and the famous church with the Black Jesus statue. The Gamboa Resort is a great place to stay if you want to experience all of this.
A
5.1 Fair
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 train their staff better. Very disappointed.

Location

Corregimiento de Cristobal, IA 5, Panama City 1

What's nearby

  • Panamá Rainforest Discovery Center2.3 mi
  • Soberania National Park4.1 mi
  • Barro Colorado10.4 mi
  • Panama Canal11 mi
  • Miraflores Locks11 mi
  • Estadio Nacional Rod Carew11.4 mi
  • Metropolitan Nature Park13.4 mi
  • Fiesta Casino14.6 mi
  • Veneto Casino14.7 mi
  • Ancon Hill14.9 mi
  • Museum of Natural Science15 mi
  • Bridge of the Americas15.1 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

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

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Low season

June

High season

December

Average price (weeknight)

$181

Average price (weekend night)

$162
Cheapest month to stay with an average 25% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 52% rise in price.
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When to book a room at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

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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 June and September.
  • 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 Sunday or Wednesday. The most expensive day is usually Tuesday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $133, while the most expensive was $133.
  • How long should you stay at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 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, 14.8 miles from the center of Panama City. Panamá Rainforest Discovery Center 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 13.8 miles from Panama City Marcos A. Gelabert Intl. Gamboa Rainforest Reserve is 15.3 miles from Panama City Panamá Pacifico.

  • Does Gamboa Rainforest Reserve have a pool?

    Yes, Gamboa Rainforest Reserve has a pool onsite.

  • 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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Cheapest

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Casa Gamboa Remodelada7.8 Good (12 reviews)0.42 miKitchen, kitchenette, terrace/patio$114+
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Casa completa en Gamboa, Canal de Panamá8.8 Excellent (46 reviews)0.41 miAdults only, Mountain view, Kitchen$117+
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40% cheaperGamboa Apartment Toucan y Studio Ñeque9.5 Excellent (124 reviews)0.42 miMountain view, Kitchen, kitchenette$68+
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Birdhouse@gamboa, Panama Canal0.49 miPrivate pool, Kitchen, game room$351+

Most recommended

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Casa completa en Gamboa, Canal de Panamá8.8 Excellent (46 reviews)0.41 miAdults only, Mountain view, Kitchen$117+
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Casa Gamboa Remodelada7.8 Good (12 reviews)0.42 miKitchen, kitchenette, terrace/patio$114+
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40% cheaperGamboa Apartment Toucan y Studio Ñeque9.5 Excellent (124 reviews)0.42 miMountain view, Kitchen, kitchenette$68+
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Birdhouse@gamboa, Panama Canal0.49 miPrivate pool, Kitchen, game room$351+

Good to know

Value for money

7.1

Distance to city center

14.8 mi

Nearest Airport

Panama City Marcos A. Gelabert Intl

Distance to airport

13.8 mi