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Gamboa Rainforest Resort

panama city, panama

About Gamboa Rainforest Resort

location

This hotel is situated a 2-minute drive from the centre of Gamboa, in the heart of the lush tropical forest of Panama, near the Panama Canal and within the Soberania National Park. It lies at the mouth of the River Chagres, only 30 minutes from the city.

facility

In addition to 43 villas/houses, guests can also choose from a selection of 150 rooms, including 13 junior suites, 4 suites and 90 single rooms. The reception desk is open round the clock. Amenities include a baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and cash machine. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The holiday village offers various facilities for guests with disabilities. A lift and wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. A number of shops, including a supermarket, are great for shopping or just browsing. The grounds of the complex feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional facilities include a newspaper stand. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car. Other services include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service (for a fee), a laundry service and a hairdresser. Bicycle storage is available to guests. There is a bike hire service as well. A business centre with fax machine and projector is available.

rooms

Air conditioning ensures that rooms maintain just the right temperature. Guests can enjoy the garden view from a balcony or terrace. Rooms have a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a tea/coffee station included among the standard features. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a TV, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. A hairdryer and a telephone are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. The complex has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

sport

While the adults swim a few laps in the outdoor pool, children can enjoy splashing about in their own swimming area. Guests can treat themselves to refreshing drinks at the poolside snack bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub. Sun loungers and parasols are available on the sun terrace. The wide range of activities offered at the complex ensures that there is something new to do every day, including cycling/mountain biking, tennis, golf and fishing. Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy sailing and kayaking. Guests can enjoy a wide range of indoor sports, including a gym, table tennis, callisthenics and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the holiday village, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam, a beauty salon and massage treatments. Parents can unwind while the kids can participate in an entertainment programme full of fun activities.

meals

Dining facilities include a non-smoking restaurant, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. For breakfast (continental), lunch, and dinner, guests serve themselves at the buffet or choose their favourite dishes from the à la carte options (for lunch and dinner). Special meals, including diet meals, are also available. The complex also offers special catering options. The complex offers a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Amenities at Gamboa Rainforest Resort

Facilities

24-hour receptionAir conditioningBar(s)Bicycle CellarBicycle HireCaféCar ParkConference RoomCurrency ExchangeDisability-friendlyHairdresserHotel SafeLaundry ServiceLiftsMedical AssistanceNewspaper kioskPetsPlaygroundRestaurant(s)Restaurant(s) with non-smoking areaRoom ServiceShopsSmall supermarketWifi

Hygiene

Contactless check-in/-outContactless paymentEnhanced cleaning programmeHand sanitiserHealth checks on staffHousekeeping only upon requestHygiene training for staffMedical teleconsultationNo high-touch furnishingsNo high-touch furnishings in public areasPackaged mealsProtective equipment for employeesProtective hygiene screensSocial distancing regulationsTime interval between room bookingsUse of commercially available disinfectants

Meals

à la carte Dinnerà la carte LunchBreakfast BuffetContinental BreakfastEvening BuffetLunch BuffetSpecial DietSpecial Offers

Sport/Entertainment

AerobicsChildren's EntertainmentChildren's PoolCycling/Mountain BikingGolfGymJacuzziMassageOutdoor Pool(s)ParasolsSailingSaunaSteam bathSun loungersSun terraceTable TennisTennis

Location

Map preview
Gamboa, Panama City, Panama

Corregimiento de Cristobal, IA 5

What's nearby

  • River10m

Check-in from 3:00 PM · check-out by 12:00 PM

User Rating & Reviews

3.7

Good

2659 reviews
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  • Excellent823
  • Very Good909
  • Average492
  • Poor235
  • Terrible200

Recent Reviews: 2659

  • User: Laura Z

    Trip type: Couples

    Panama - Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

    26 Jun 2026

    Gamboa Rainforest Reserve is in a beautiful area of Panama but the property has a lot of problems. The worst is the amount of mold throughout the first floor rooms... more »

  • User: Kelvin M

    Trip type: Couples

    Lovely resort

    26 Jun 2026

    We booked on the spur of the moment to come here, I was a little concerned by poor reviews, but knowing that we often find reviews exaggerated, we decided to... more »

  • User: Paul M

    Trip type: Family

    My Mom's Happy Place.

    26 Jun 2026

    My mom and I have been to Gamboa several times. It has become my mom's "happy place". The staff at this resort has been so kind to us. From Clara... more »

  • User: GaTechYellowJacket

    Trip type: Family

    OK hotel but terrible service

    26 Jun 2026

    The property is nice and in a unique location, it the service here is so poor. I had more than 10 emails and WhatsApp messages that were never returned. I... more »

  • User: Matt K

    Trip type: Family

    Beautiful setting - poor service

    26 Jun 2026

    We stayed for 3 nights and, unfortunately, the experience was very mixed. On arrival, we were given virtually no information at all — no directions to our room, no details... more »

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