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Reviews of Gamboa Rainforest Reserve 4 stars

Corregimiento de Cristobal Colon IA 5 Panama 7338, 00000 Gamboa, Panama

#3 of 4 hotels in Gamboa

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Review score

Based on 385 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 29 April 2023

    6.0
    staff was very friendly and attentive but the place needs some TLC
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room with River View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    needs upkeep

    location and peaceful

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Expensive. Tours are disappointing for the price. We booked sloth tour at 4pm. When we got there there was no guide so told to go alone, which we did. The place literally closed with us in there and sloths were taken away at 4 15. So make sure to go there earlier...just walked down. It is really set up for people who don't want to do anything independently ( which is fine ) and great for families. I asked for hike routes and was initially told ' go here it is the easy one ' once I explained I didn't want easy they were helpful but I think the hiking etc should be more widely promoted to give more options than just sitting by the pool or paying for a tour. Bit of a money making place.

    Obviously it's in a great location. Breakfast was good. Rooms are very spacious and comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2023

    5.0
    The location and activities were superb, the hotel itself mediocre.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    This hotel would benefit from some TLC. It is fairly dated and unloved. The food options are limited, and the buffet especially, very overpriced considering the options and quality available.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2023

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I paid extra for a “Riverview Room” and it was completely blocked by trees.

    the location

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2023

    10
    fabulous. wish we had stayed here longer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the buffet was very basic.

    what a fabulous location in the middle of the rain forest. wonderful views, beautiful buildings and a fabulous pool.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2023

    6.0
    The location is unbelievable and amazing but the facilities are in need of updating.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I paid extra for a Water view, which I did not get. I asked to move to a different room which they did after waiting several hours. The new room had broken air conditioning which they attempted to fix, but did not repair. also, they were redoing the swimming pool deck, and there were only a handful of chairs available for all of the guests at the entire hotel.

    The location was amazing!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2023

    10
    A very comfortable, full service resort in the middle of the rainforest.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing - in fact, we would have stayed an extra day just to enjoy the hotel if I knew how we were going to enjoy it.

    Amazing view from our room balcony and from the hotel public areas. Amazing sunrise and sunsets - enjoyed the sounds of the jungle around us, particularly the howler monkeys. Great hammock included on balcony. Very fun, attractive, refreshing swimming pool. Surprisingly delicious buffet dining - breakfast, lunch and dinner. Excursions offered right in lobby were very interesting and worthwhile.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2023

    5.0
    better to stay risa here and come to gamboa for the tours only.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    run down, dirty and rickety furniture, bad food and service, the whole building and area in bad state of disrepair

    excellent location, beautiful rainforest and canal setting

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2023

    5.0
    Nice area and amazing views, but lacking in service and value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only 6 sun loungers for the whole resort. I booked a 5 night stay and didn’t manage to get one, even resorted to sitting on a wall a couple of days to get some sun. Be warned they hold functions so it can be very lively - not tranquil or relaxing. Limited service on Mondays. Expensive for what you get. Amenities are poorly explained.

    Amazing views

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great park with little maintenance. Trail signs would be good .

    I could not imagine a better spot around Panama City ! Really!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2023

    10
    definitely make staying here a part of your Panama experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    beautiful setting and large rooms. get Emilio to take you bird watching g on the property. we saw 10 toucans in one tree!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2023

    6.0
    Expensive experience but excellent location. Tour desk needs a lot of improvement and the tour of the Sloth Sanctuary i
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room and bathroom need work

    Location is excellent

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2023

    10
    Great stay at a fabulous location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great

    Fabulous place to stay. Great location which gives you everything you want from time in the rainforest but in very comfortable surroundings. Staff were brilliant, especially Omar who is incredibly good, and the food was excellent. We had a terrific 5-day stay

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2023

    3.0
    stay somewhere else. these people seem entitled and don’t care about the quality of the service they are providing. the
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Loft
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it’s not well maintained. it’s in disrepair, dirty, and the food and service are terrible. we made multiple reservations for activities where they would fail to write down our reservation or explain what we needed to do to follow up on the reservation (don’t understand why we would need to follow up, if you make a reservation you should be able to show up at the right time and participate). we would show up at the time and then be pulled aside, humiliated and disrespected.

    the rainforest is beautiful. the bed was comfortable. the air conditioning worked. you can tell that is once was beautiful.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Loft
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff that sell the tours did not provide good information on what to do in or out of the hotel, you need to look for information on your own about Panamá.

    Beautiful view, really calm so families can get to relax.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2022

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bad service, despite previously communicating the intention to cancel a reservation they didn’t refund the money (they said they will). Also confirmed (after I received the fee from booking in my credit card), called back the hotel, they say they will look into the case and see how they could “help me out”, almost 2 months have gone by and still haven’t receive an answer, nor my money or part of the money.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2022

    10
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much at all. Normally I moan about staff when I review this resort but this time, they were fantastic

    When we checked in, the place was very quiet and we were chatting nicely with the receptionist and as we arrived early our room wasn't ready. But after a few mins talking, she said its now ready and they upgraded us to a suite! We come to this resort often, even though I normally moan about the service but this time it was fantastic. We also did the night drive and because the hotel was nearly empty, we got an hour free night safari rather than 30mins. Great stay.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2022

    6.0
    Beautiful views, but an outdated property that is overpriced.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night

    This resort is old and definitely needs some work - room updates and amenities-wise. For the price point, I was expecting a much higher quality room as well as food options and accessibility to activities. You will spend some extra money, the food is expensive and mediocre, then all the activities cost quite a bit. I was told there was no hiking around by their staff and I would need to pay to hire a guide two days in advance - but there were public hiking trails just minutes down that road. I would not stay again. Do a day trip from the city if you want to visit.

    The view was breathtaking!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food is terrible and overpriced as well.bring your own food

    Scenery

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2022

    3.0
    Poor
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food is terrible.buffet is overpriced .the other option is the bar food which is quite terrible.so i would bring your own food if you go.the staff is mostly spanish speakers so you are screwed if you speak english.

    Location is very nice.the tour of sloths waS good.the view is nice

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2022

    6.0
    Great location but overpriced and tired
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Seems tired and sadly past it’s prime. Wristbands and buffets and achingly pricey tours. We spent two nights but one was enough. Food was ok, but staff everywhere seemed bored and unhappy and that’s not a good sign.

    Stunning location and view, great pool. We enjoyed the boat tour.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2022

    6.0
    Nice location with lots of potential
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is a little outdated and needs some remodeling work to bring the property up to today’s standards. It looks like the property is still in the 1950’s but there is a lot o potential if they invested some money into it.

    Breakfast was very good. Location was exceptional

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    bit of a run down place. maintainance lacking, but wow, fantastic rainforest area. overpriced as far as facilities are concerned. buffet lunch and supper misses inspiration. breakfast is super.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2022

    10
    An Exotic place to visit
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A wonderful location

    Stayed in July 2022

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