Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Hotels
8.2 (1616 reviews)
Corregimiento de Cristobal Colon IA 5 Panama 7338 , Gamboa , pa

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Stunning location
Friendly staff
Good on-site activities
Cons:
Noise issues
Cleanliness concerns
Limited food options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.66
Some areas were reported as dirty, particularly the pool handrails and maintenance issues.
Service
9.13
Most guests noted friendly and helpful staff, although service consistency varied.
Location
9.67
Guests praised the stunning location amidst nature and great views.
Room Quality
8.12
Rooms were described as tired-looking and not meeting expectations for value.
Amenities
8.15
Limited availability of advertised amenities and some complaints about conditions.
Value for Money
6.61
Many guests felt the hotel was overpriced for the quality provided.
Food and Beverage
7.66
Food received mixed reviews with several items considered average or overcooked.
Overall Experience
8.63
Many guests enjoyed their time, but overall, expectations were not fully met.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 23:21

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
The Gamboa Rainforest Reserve, nestled in Soberania National Park, offers elegantly appointed rooms and suites with breathtaking views of the River Chagres. Each room features a private balcony, flat-screen TV, and a lavish marble bathroom for your comfort and relaxation.

Exceptional Dining and Services
Indulge in a culinary journey at the resort's restaurant, serving delectable international dishes. Enjoy the convenience of room service or explore the gift shop for unique finds. The tour desk is at your service for arranging thrilling jungle adventures and airport transfers.

Convenient Location and Amenities
Only a short drive from Panama City, the property provides easy access to the Panama Canal and Albrook Shopping Centre. With an outdoor pool, sensory spa, and free WiFi throughout, Gamboa Rainforest Reserve ensures a memorable stay for every guest.

Book now for an unforgettable experience at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: FRA

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for US$25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1616 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.66
Service: 9.13
Location: 9.67
Room Quality: 8.12
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 6.61
Food and Beverage: 7.66
Overall Experience: 8.63
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Ivan family_with_children pa
6
Pros:

Location and activities

Cons:

Rooms are a bit too old, air conditioning is very loud, sheets are rough and the pillows big.
Options for eating are limited and the pool was dirty.

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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SIMON family_with_children ch
3
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Kelly family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

The location is just wonderful and at night the sounds of the rainforest are so peaceful! We did the boat trip along the canal to monkey island and loved it - 100% recommend and guide was great. Would also recommend a walk into the local village the people were very friendly. The pool is large and enjoyable although a bit dated.

Cons:

The balcony was beautiful but the fencing had gaps large enough for our son to fit through so didnt feel safe for younger children. We loved the pool but it was a bit tired (not the cleanest and some maintenance needed like replacing missing tiles to make it amazing again).

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Nevière family_with_children cr
7
Pros:

L’hôtel est absolument idyllique : les installations sont magnifiques, très bien entretenues, et le cadre est vraiment exceptionnel. Tout est réuni pour passer un séjour de grande qualité.

Cependant, notre expérience a été fortement perturbée par une situation que nous n’avions absolument pas anticipée. À notre arrivée, une fête organisée par un groupe de clients occupait entièrement la piscine, avec de la musique très forte. Nous n’avons donc pas pu profiter de cet espace dans des conditions normales.

La gêne ne s’est malheureusement pas arrêtée là : le bruit s’est prolongé tard dans la nuit, notamment dans les couloirs de l’hôtel, ce qui a été particulièrement difficile pour les enfants. Nous avons également été surpris par certaines attitudes et tenues, peu adaptées à un cadre familial.

Nous regrettons sincèrement d’avoir payé un prix élevé pour un établissement de ce standing sans avoir été informés en amont de ces nuisances, et surtout que le personnel n’ait pas pris de mesures pour préserver la tranquillité des autres clients.

En résumé, un lieu splendide, mais une expérience ternie par un manque de gestion et de communication face à une situation pourtant problématique.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Fabian couple ch
8
2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Stefanie family_with_children at
8
Pros:

Lage und Aussicht sind toll. Preis Leistung beim.Easen stimmt auch. Frühatück.war sehr gut und umfangreich. Personal sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend.

Cons:

Bei der Sauberkeit ist definitiv Luft nach oben. Vor.allem der Pool und Poolbereich sind nicht besonders sauber.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Alexander family_with_children ky
9
Location trumps minor
Pros:

Stunning location, food was delicious, drinks were strong. Staff were attentive, polite, and helpful. Pool was nice, large but a bit dated and run down. Tours were fun. Bed very comfortable.

Cons:

Room floor was a little dirty when we arrived, didn't really get cleaned fit the 3 nights we stayed. a/c stuck on very cold setting, slight smell of damp, dehumidifier working overtime.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller pa
10
2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Jonas extended_group ch
8
Pros:

Gutes Essen, freundliches Personal, tolle Aussicht. Vom Hotel aus sieht man viele Tiere.

Cons:

Eine praktisch nackte Frau sass in der Hotellobby und niemand vom Personal hat irgendwelche Anstalten gemacht etwas zu sagen. Ein Hotel sollte gewisse Grundregeln von Gästen verlangen, zumindest kenne ich das so aus Europa. Es war mir höchst unangenehm, vor allem als mein fünfjähriger Sohn mich fragte, warum eine Frau praktisch nackt im Hotel rumläuft.

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Rupert couple de
9
2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Melva extended_group pa
9
Muy buena, personal agradable y habitaciones amplias y confortables
Pros:

El ambiente tranquilo, rodeado de naturaleza

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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GLENNA extended_group gb
6
Pros:

Location great for the canal & surrounding activities - it has a monopoly on position.

Cons:

The rooms we were given weren’t what we booked and we ended up involving the manager to organise a refund on the difference. He tried his best but the hotel had failed to answer our messages about the room change before we arrived and the sort out took a long time on arrival, so the overall experience was poor. The two rooms we were eventually given were tired but perfectly clean and comfortable. One had an AC thermostat problem which wasn’t resolved despite a call out to maintenance. We found the hotel itself noisy - you can hear people in the rooms around you & there was a pool party going on one afternoon for locals which was v noisy. The food is very average. This hotel could be so much better than it is.

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Audrey couple ca
10
Had a wonderful time.
Pros:

Beautiful view, loved the hammock

Cons:

Air conditioner was noisy and inconsistent

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Amethyst family_with_children us
7
Overall a nice spot
Pros:

Staff were pretty helpful. The views of the rainforest were lovely. We did the sloth sanctuary tour and it was interesting and worth the price. The room was pretty comfortable and spacious and having the balcony with the hammock was nice to relax.

Cons:

There's a huge issue (for me) with obtaining coffee in the morning. We had 3 people to a room but they only hand out 2 coffee pods per room per day. Well we used both and the coffee machine somehow sucked them up w/o resulting in coffee. The front desk doesn't keep extras (also they cost $2/pod for replacements). The restaurants don't open until 7 am or 9am so you can't get coffee until then. In a place like Panama with coffee abundance and with the cost of the resort, they could be more generous with the coffee. Or at least have a way for people to brew their own that's not a stupid coffee pod. I digress.
The bathrooms by the pool were dirty and not stocked (no TP in any stalls for >24 hours). Overall, the facilities were dirty. Even the monkey bar restaurant leaves dirty dishes on the takes overnight and doesn't sweep the floor. I went down before they were open to look at the view and was surprised to see the mess from the night before just out on the tables like the staff just abandoned it at quitting time. The hallways and other areas were being painted while we were there but the floors never got swept or cleaned.
The resort is overpriced in my opinion. We really had a nice time and it was a good spot to stay away from the chaos of Panama city, but with a huge price tag. Many of the tours we wanted to do were weekends only or weren't on the days we were there so we missed out.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Marian extended_group pa
8
El lugar es ameno y la comida es rica
Pros:

El lugar es bello

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Harold extended_group us
10
We would stay again!
Pros:

The jungle location
The pool

Cons:

The pool closes too early

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Marta family_with_children pa
6
Bonito, pero no cómodo, mejorable
Pros:

La ubicación general y tour gratuito nocturno

Cons:

cogimos habitación sin vistas y nos tocó la última de todo el hotel. Lejos de todo, muchas subidas y bajadas de la piscina.

No nos pusieron hamaca, la zona de la terraza ni una mesa. Nada.

El desayuno no quedó registrado aunque lo habíamos pagado. Al final no se pagó extra.

No había edredón en la cuna y hacía frío.

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Alexandra family_with_children pa
10
Muy buen lugar
Pros:

Cómodo y limpio

Cons:

Todo me gustó

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Marta extended_group es
9
Pros:

Ubicación excelente, piscina muy buena

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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MARLENE family_with_children pa
10
Super
Pros:

CARENCIA DE ILUMINACIÓN, OSCUROS A TOTALIDAD

Cons:

ÁREA ESTACIONAMIENTOS MUY OSCURA

2026-03-26 via Nuitee