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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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$166
Cheapest

rate per night

8.2
Very good
based on 1607 reviews
1,607 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Deluxe room
$166
Standard Room
$167
King room
$170
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Overview

Gamboa Rainforest Resort is located in Gamboa and offers a Jacuzzi, outdoor tennis courts and an indoor pool. It also features a sauna and a Turkish steam bath.

The hotel's rooms are bright and feature a kitchenette that is equipped with a refrigerator. All provide tea and coffee making facilities, wireless internet access and a mini bar.

Serving international cuisine, Gamboa Rainforest Hotel's restaurant offers a relaxed setting for a satisfying meal. Guests looking to relax with a drink can try out the on-site bar.

Tocumen International Airport is a 55-minute drive from Gamboa Rainforest in Panama. Activities such as fishing, kayaking and mountain climbing are available nearby.

8.2
Very good rating
Based on 1,607 verified guest reviews

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Deluxe room
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$166
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$177
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$189
Queen room
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$175
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$212
1 queen bed
$214
Standard Room
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$167
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$169
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$192
King room
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$170
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

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
  • 24-hour 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
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

General

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

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Eco tourism
  • Bicycle hire
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Accessible by lift
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

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

Bathroom

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

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
  • Cleaning products
  • 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
1607 verified ratings
Wonderful
541
Very good
339
Good
295
Okay
173
Fair
132
Mediocre
64
Poor
63

Summary of reviews

Guests say
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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Location9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness2 out of 10
Service1 out of 10
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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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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

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 12:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

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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 15:00 and check-out time is 12:00 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?

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Distance to airport

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23.9 km
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22.3 km

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