Gamboa Rainforest Resort - All Inclusive

Customer Ratings & Reviews

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2581 reviews

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  Unique location

  All the rooms face the Chagras River Some are a long walk, I like the fourth floor if possible because the view is best Buffet breakfast and lunch are good Linen and towels good The shower goes to extra warm but not hot Pools average Lots of birds on the grounds Good staff all wear safari type clothes

  Apr 30, 2025
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  Two days in the jungle

  Impromptu two nights stay on our way back to Panama City. The staff was wonderful, and we took advantage of the tours. The river view room with a hammock on the balcony was a bonus. Restaurant food was well prepared, and the rooms were spacious

  Apr 29, 2025
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  Grief, disorganization and dirt

  1-lost my reservation and did not want to take me on tours, while I showed them confirmation 2-They threw the drinks on me at the bar and didn't give me a discount 3-the woman at the next table started changing a child in the middle of the restaurant changing diapers and no one said anything 4-it's all dirty there goes the lobby photo, if the lobby is like this imagine the room Nowhere near what this hotel was

  Apr 18, 2025
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  Fourth Stay at Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

  This was our fourth visit to Gamboa Rainforest Resort. We previously stayed in 2016, 2017 and 2023. We stayed for three nights the first week of April, 2025, during our six night stay in the Panama City area. We traveled via Uber to the hotel from the international airport and then scheduled an Uber to take us to Casco Viejo for our next stay. We had no problem with the scheduled Uber, using it during our 2023 stay and during this trip. This time , we stayed in Room 439 (which has a king bed) and a loft area upstairs. We had a hammock on the deck, but only one chair for sitting, they should have at least two chairs on the deck, or more, with this size of a room. We come here for the nature, but I will note that although our room was comfortable and we had plenty of towels and hot water that the hotel is showing its wear and tear, but it is in the rainforest and this can be expected. I always advise that if you want to see the nature here that you need to stay at the hotel, not travel here in a day trip. We did not visit the exhibits as we have done that in the past, we walked the grounds in the morning. One morning, lots of activity, the next morning, very little activity from the animals, it is nature! This trip no sloth sightings. We saw a group of Capuchins and a group of Howler Monkeys on the property near the road to the tram, past the exhibits. We saw numerous toucans (my favorite bird) , we know their sounds and calls and easily spotted them a number of times on the property and also on our walk into town and to the Pipeline trail. The swimming pool at the hotel is huge and we enjoyed using the pool during our stay, although there are a few wear and tear issues, such as the railing on steps into pool wobbly ( I noted this same issue during our 2023 visit). At the hotel the breakfast was a buffet, you can visit the station to have your eggs made to order. We chose to include breakfast when we booked our room. We ate one evening in the restaurant downstairs of the main lobby, bottom restaurant, it was open with a buffet, we ordered ala carte from the menu. We don't eat big dinners with all the courses, including desert, so we thought that the buffet at $30 a person was quite pricey. The other two evenings we ate at the Monkey Bar for a more casual dining experience. I would say the food is average, its acceptable, we're here for nature and the ships. One of the biggest benefits of staying on property, if you like to watch the ships in the canal, is that we walk to the main entrance and down to the water (and into Gamboa Town) to watch the ships pass. There is a grocery store on the main road from the hotel into Gamboa Town where we purchase beverages and snacks. The front desk staff was very friendly. I would recommend staying here if you are into the nature, and like to go at your own speed. Each time we say it's our last trip here, we decide to return if we are coming to Panama City as its a special place in the rainforest.

  Apr 14, 2025
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  Gamboa Resort is a one-of-a-kind hotel.

  Nestled in the rainforest along the Panama Canal, this hotel offers a paradise for nature lovers, with incredible wildlife, stunning views of Gatún Lake, and delicious food. It’s ideal for retirees and families—even though it has a disco, it only hosts live shows (like clown performances) that end by 9:00 p.m. During my stays, I’ve never been disturbed by noise from other guests at night. The shared pool is family-friendly, with separate areas for kids and adults, and I’ve never witnessed inappropriate behavior. Despite the resort’s size, the restaurant, pool, and tour departure points are conveniently close. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner always feature tasty dishes, including both local Panamanian cuisine and international options.

  Mar 31, 2025