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Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

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Hotel Highlights

Welcome to Gamboa Rainforest Reserve, your vibrant escape nestled in the lush embrace of Panama! Just 14.8mi away from the hustle and bustle of Balboa, this 4-star gem is perfectly located for travelers who appreciate the harmony of nature without sacrificing comfort. Starting at an enticing price of just $100 per night, you can wake up to breathtaking lake and garden views. Plus, let’s not forget the delicious breakfast!

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Bedroom, Bed in Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Rooms

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1 Queen Size Bed

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400 sqft

Deluxe, Queen Size, Garden View

Minibar

DELUXE GARDEN VIEW ROOM is 398 square feet and includes a queen-size bed 150-154 width plus hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , ironing set, and safe and has a Disability-friendly bathroom.

Family Loft in Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

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2 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

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590 sqft

Family Loft

Lake view

River view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

This air-conditioned duplex suite has a king-size bed and a balcony with garden and river views. It offers a spacious seating area with flat-screen cable TV, a mini-bar and a coffee maker, a private bathroom and an upper loft area with 2 single beds and an extra bathroom.

Deluxe Double Room with River View in Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

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2 Double Beds

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325 sqft

Deluxe, 2 Queen Size Beds, River View

Lake view

River view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Deluxe River View Room is 398 square feet and includes 2 double beds 131-150 width.

Discover More

Adventure awaits right outside your doorstep with a playground for the kids, an outdoor swimming pool for the spirited, and free beach umbrellas and loungers for those sultry sun-soaked afternoons. You can also challenge your loved ones to a friendly match on our complimentary tennis court or soak in the beauty of the surrounding rainforest from our sun deck. For those who might want to mix business with pleasure, our hotel also features a business center and meeting facilities (at additional charges), ensuring you can keep up with the grind while getting your adventure fix.

Facade/entrance in Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Facade/entrance in Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Experience the Best

With a remarkable 1229 reviews attesting to the exceptional experience here, you can trust that your stay at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve will be memorable. Enjoy the flexibility of pet-friendly options and indulge in tantalizing meals at our on-site restaurant or opt for convenient room service. Whether you’re exploring the surrounding area with our helpful tour desk or simply unwinding on your balcony, this hotel promises a delightful blend of relaxation and adventure. Don't just take our word for it—these lush surroundings and friendly vibes await you!

Bedroom, Bed in Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Photo of the whole room, Bed in Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Plan Your Stay

At Gamboa Rainforest Reserve, the adventure never truly ends! When you're not basking under the tropical sun at our outdoor swimming pool, dive into the culinary delights available right on the premises. Satisfy your taste buds at any of our three delightful restaurants. Texas One Ten serves up mouthwatering grilled BBQ that's perfect for families, while Don Caiman offers international flavors that will take your palate on a journey. And for a bit of local flair, Corotu Restaurant welcomes you with traditional dishes served in a family-friendly atmosphere. Each meal is not just a dining experience but a memorable celebration of taste crafted to complement the beautiful rainforest surroundings.

Restaurant/places to eat in Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Lounge or bar in Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Amenities

Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Restaurant/places to eat in Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Lounge or bar in Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Pool

Outdoor, Adults only

All season,

Swimming pool in Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Swimming pool in Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Restaurants

Texas One Ten

Family Friendly, GrillBbq

Don Caiman

Family Friendly, International

Corotu Restaurant

Family Friendly, Traditional, International

Restaurant/places to eat in Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Restaurant/places to eat in Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Activities in Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Beautiful location and views. Very large room, large bathroom, very comfortable bed, pillows and Blackout curtains made for a good sleep except the air con is very noisy. We learned after a sleepless night to use low mode. Mimi fridge was useful, although you are only provided with 2 small water bottles per day. Coffee machine was useful too, although only provided with a small amount of coffee pods, 2 paper cups and coffee mate per day. They may have provided more but we didn’t ask. The balcony and hammock were incredible. The pool area is nice with comfortable loungers. The lobby was very pleasant and there was a free water cooler top up your bottles. Breakfast was nice but felt over priced for a limited buffet; the fresh fruit was very nice. We ate in the monkey bar as the view was amazing. The music was a little loud and unnecessary with the view and the birdsong. The menu is fairly limited after 4 days. The empanadas were good if you don’t want a full meal. There are trails in the grounds but limited information about these is available from the hotel. They do not provide maps but suggest google maps, which would be very helpful. We booked the combination of tours. The sloth sanctuary was good (the frogs, orchids and butterflies are part of the attraction) but it did feel quite rushed and you don’t get time to wander on your own. The arial tram was sedate and okay. The lake Gatun tour was incredible. We saw a sloth, howler monkeys, white faced capuchins, tamarins, an iguana and a crocodile. I would highly recommend this trip and would happily have done this every day in place of the others. The guide, Ernesto, was informative and knowledgeable. The free night safari was okay, we saw a sloth. Overall, the location is the best thing. If you want to experience the orchestra of the rainforest, lie in a hammock watching hummingbirds feed, and want to stay in comfort this is a great place.

Nicola

This hotel is located inside the natural reserve park and the views from the rooms are absolutely unbeaten. OMG you can just spend your entire stay at the terrace in the hammock and be feeling blessed. The hotel offers a short 30 mins night safari included in your stay and we went out every night - only saw some caymans, coati and several bird species but it was fun! We did all the activities they offer including visits to the sloth sanctuary which is basically part of the hotel but they charge you extra for that. There are five sloths in total - you only get to see two. We loved the areal team activity and the boat ride to the monkey island also was a nice thing to do. A good thing is they let us do all those activities with the same ticket in two days not in one as it is supposed to be normally - it is too much for one day!

Maria

Our room was very spacious and well laid out, with a lovely view (and deck) looking out to the river. We really appreciated the daily cleaning, and the fact that the AC was kept on constantly. The hotel is set right inamongst numerous activities - the Sloth Sanctuary (you can only buy tickets from the hotel for the tour), the zipline tours, a free night tour, and a bike rental shop. There are additional trails nearby to walk/bike on, and it's also a relatively short walk into 'town'. Staff were very accommodating, and the breakfast was quite superb (heaps of fresh fruit as well as baked goods and hot dishes). We only got to use the large pool once, but it was a nice place to hang out for a while! We would definitely recommend this accommodation option to anyone wanting to enjoy everything that Gamboa has to offer.

Tracy

I really enjoyed my stay at the gamboa resort. The hotel location is as good as it gets, it's the best value for your money and the only proper hotel in the Gamboa region. The morning buffet has a very good selection and the food tastes great. The selection of excursions are hosted by young and enthousiastic guides. Some advice: Take the earliest monkey island tour and/or the sunrise tour for the best value for your money. Skip the Sloth Sanctuary and the Aerial tram and take one of the many (free) trails on the resort's property (With a good chance to see sloths & monkeys).

Martijn

Overall I thought this hotel was good value for money (we paid about EUR 130 per night). My kids loved the pool, the view of the river is amazing (ask for a higher floor), and the room was spacious and comfortable. Staff was generally friendly and fairly effective. We did the free night safari tour, which is only 30 mins, but my kids really enjoyed seeing crocodiles and turtles. There are also a lot of easy trails walking distance for the hotel which was a nice way to explore the jungle.

Costesec

Beautiful location and views. Very large room, large bathroom, very comfortable bed, pillows and Blackout curtains made for a good sleep except the air con is very noisy. We learned after a sleepless night to use low mode. Mimi fridge was useful, although you are only provided with 2 small water bottles per day. Coffee machine was useful too, although only provided with a small amount of coffee pods, 2 paper cups and coffee mate per day. They may have provided more but we didn’t ask. The balcony and hammock were incredible. The pool area is nice with comfortable loungers. The lobby was very pleasant and there was a free water cooler top up your bottles. Breakfast was nice but felt over priced for a limited buffet; the fresh fruit was very nice. We ate in the monkey bar as the view was amazing. The music was a little loud and unnecessary with the view and the birdsong. The menu is fairly limited after 4 days. The empanadas were good if you don’t want a full meal. There are trails in the grounds but limited information about these is available from the hotel. They do not provide maps but suggest google maps, which would be very helpful. We booked the combination of tours. The sloth sanctuary was good (the frogs, orchids and butterflies are part of the attraction) but it did feel quite rushed and you don’t get time to wander on your own. The arial tram was sedate and okay. The lake Gatun tour was incredible. We saw a sloth, howler monkeys, white faced capuchins, tamarins, an iguana and a crocodile. I would highly recommend this trip and would happily have done this every day in place of the others. The guide, Ernesto, was informative and knowledgeable. The free night safari was okay, we saw a sloth. Overall, the location is the best thing. If you want to experience the orchestra of the rainforest, lie in a hammock watching hummingbirds feed, and want to stay in comfort this is a great place.

Nicola

This hotel is located inside the natural reserve park and the views from the rooms are absolutely unbeaten. OMG you can just spend your entire stay at the terrace in the hammock and be feeling blessed. The hotel offers a short 30 mins night safari included in your stay and we went out every night - only saw some caymans, coati and several bird species but it was fun! We did all the activities they offer including visits to the sloth sanctuary which is basically part of the hotel but they charge you extra for that. There are five sloths in total - you only get to see two. We loved the areal team activity and the boat ride to the monkey island also was a nice thing to do. A good thing is they let us do all those activities with the same ticket in two days not in one as it is supposed to be normally - it is too much for one day!

Maria

Our room was very spacious and well laid out, with a lovely view (and deck) looking out to the river. We really appreciated the daily cleaning, and the fact that the AC was kept on constantly. The hotel is set right inamongst numerous activities - the Sloth Sanctuary (you can only buy tickets from the hotel for the tour), the zipline tours, a free night tour, and a bike rental shop. There are additional trails nearby to walk/bike on, and it's also a relatively short walk into 'town'. Staff were very accommodating, and the breakfast was quite superb (heaps of fresh fruit as well as baked goods and hot dishes). We only got to use the large pool once, but it was a nice place to hang out for a while! We would definitely recommend this accommodation option to anyone wanting to enjoy everything that Gamboa has to offer.

Tracy

I really enjoyed my stay at the gamboa resort. The hotel location is as good as it gets, it's the best value for your money and the only proper hotel in the Gamboa region. The morning buffet has a very good selection and the food tastes great. The selection of excursions are hosted by young and enthousiastic guides. Some advice: Take the earliest monkey island tour and/or the sunrise tour for the best value for your money. Skip the Sloth Sanctuary and the Aerial tram and take one of the many (free) trails on the resort's property (With a good chance to see sloths & monkeys).

Martijn

Overall I thought this hotel was good value for money (we paid about EUR 130 per night). My kids loved the pool, the view of the river is amazing (ask for a higher floor), and the room was spacious and comfortable. Staff was generally friendly and fairly effective. We did the free night safari tour, which is only 30 mins, but my kids really enjoyed seeing crocodiles and turtles. There are also a lot of easy trails walking distance for the hotel which was a nice way to explore the jungle.

Costesec

Beautiful location and views. Very large room, large bathroom, very comfortable bed, pillows and Blackout curtains made for a good sleep except the air con is very noisy. We learned after a sleepless night to use low mode. Mimi fridge was useful, although you are only provided with 2 small water bottles per day. Coffee machine was useful too, although only provided with a small amount of coffee pods, 2 paper cups and coffee mate per day. They may have provided more but we didn’t ask. The balcony and hammock were incredible. The pool area is nice with comfortable loungers. The lobby was very pleasant and there was a free water cooler top up your bottles. Breakfast was nice but felt over priced for a limited buffet; the fresh fruit was very nice. We ate in the monkey bar as the view was amazing. The music was a little loud and unnecessary with the view and the birdsong. The menu is fairly limited after 4 days. The empanadas were good if you don’t want a full meal. There are trails in the grounds but limited information about these is available from the hotel. They do not provide maps but suggest google maps, which would be very helpful. We booked the combination of tours. The sloth sanctuary was good (the frogs, orchids and butterflies are part of the attraction) but it did feel quite rushed and you don’t get time to wander on your own. The arial tram was sedate and okay. The lake Gatun tour was incredible. We saw a sloth, howler monkeys, white faced capuchins, tamarins, an iguana and a crocodile. I would highly recommend this trip and would happily have done this every day in place of the others. The guide, Ernesto, was informative and knowledgeable. The free night safari was okay, we saw a sloth. Overall, the location is the best thing. If you want to experience the orchestra of the rainforest, lie in a hammock watching hummingbirds feed, and want to stay in comfort this is a great place.

Nicola

This hotel is located inside the natural reserve park and the views from the rooms are absolutely unbeaten. OMG you can just spend your entire stay at the terrace in the hammock and be feeling blessed. The hotel offers a short 30 mins night safari included in your stay and we went out every night - only saw some caymans, coati and several bird species but it was fun! We did all the activities they offer including visits to the sloth sanctuary which is basically part of the hotel but they charge you extra for that. There are five sloths in total - you only get to see two. We loved the areal team activity and the boat ride to the monkey island also was a nice thing to do. A good thing is they let us do all those activities with the same ticket in two days not in one as it is supposed to be normally - it is too much for one day!

Maria

Our room was very spacious and well laid out, with a lovely view (and deck) looking out to the river. We really appreciated the daily cleaning, and the fact that the AC was kept on constantly. The hotel is set right inamongst numerous activities - the Sloth Sanctuary (you can only buy tickets from the hotel for the tour), the zipline tours, a free night tour, and a bike rental shop. There are additional trails nearby to walk/bike on, and it's also a relatively short walk into 'town'. Staff were very accommodating, and the breakfast was quite superb (heaps of fresh fruit as well as baked goods and hot dishes). We only got to use the large pool once, but it was a nice place to hang out for a while! We would definitely recommend this accommodation option to anyone wanting to enjoy everything that Gamboa has to offer.

Tracy

I really enjoyed my stay at the gamboa resort. The hotel location is as good as it gets, it's the best value for your money and the only proper hotel in the Gamboa region. The morning buffet has a very good selection and the food tastes great. The selection of excursions are hosted by young and enthousiastic guides. Some advice: Take the earliest monkey island tour and/or the sunrise tour for the best value for your money. Skip the Sloth Sanctuary and the Aerial tram and take one of the many (free) trails on the resort's property (With a good chance to see sloths & monkeys).

Martijn

Overall I thought this hotel was good value for money (we paid about EUR 130 per night). My kids loved the pool, the view of the river is amazing (ask for a higher floor), and the room was spacious and comfortable. Staff was generally friendly and fairly effective. We did the free night safari tour, which is only 30 mins, but my kids really enjoyed seeing crocodiles and turtles. There are also a lot of easy trails walking distance for the hotel which was a nice way to explore the jungle.

Costesec

Location

Corregimiento De Cristobal Colon Ia 5 Panama 7338, Gamboa, 00000, Panama

Reservations:

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