Gamboa Rainforest Resort

Although we didn’t stay at the hotel, we stopped by for lunch and to experience the famous tram tour. The hotel itself is beautiful, full of history, and enjoys a spectacular location with breathtaking views. Lunch was good without being exceptional, but the real highlight was the rainforest tram experience. The ride is both exciting and incredibly peaceful as the tram glides quietly through the forest, stopping every now and then to give everyone time to appreciate the surroundings and learn more about the rainforest. After the tram ride, there is a walk up to the observation platform. There are no stairs, but it is still a bit of a climb. The effort is well worth it, as you are rewarded with stunning panoramic views over the rainforest canopy. From the viewpoint, you can watch ships passing through the Panama Canal and see the river that supplies water to the canal. One suggestion for improvement would be to make this final climb more accessible for older visitors and those with limited mobility. Providing wheelchairs or a shuttle service for this section would allow many more people to enjoy the spectacular viewpoint. At present, some older guests may simply be unable to make the climb. If you happen to spot some wildlife, the experience becomes even more memorable. We were delighted to see a toucan, and it was absolutely magnificent—a highlight of our visit. We received a discounted price of $30 per person, which we felt was good value. However, at the regular admission price, we would probably consider it a bit expensive. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience. If you appreciate nature, beautiful scenery, and a touch of adventure, the tram ride is definitely worth considering.

I booked Gamboa Rainforest Reserve on a bit of a whim the morning I arrived, as I wasn’t quite ready to leave the peace and tranquillity of the jungle and head back into Panama City. It turned out to be one of the best decisions I made on my entire trip. The grounds are absolutely breathtaking, and waking up surrounded by nature was something really special. Spotting monkeys, birds and other wildlife around the property was an unforgettable bonus. My room was beautiful, spacious and incredibly comfortable, making it the perfect place to unwind before heading home. The only thing that surprised me slightly was that there wasn’t a full service restaurant, with the main dining option being the pub style bar. That said, I have to give credit where it’s due because the burger I ordered was genuinely one of the best I’ve ever had! If you’re looking for a peaceful escape surrounded by nature, I couldn’t recommend this place more. I left feeling completely relaxed and already wishing I was back in the jungle.

We were celebrating our 40th anniversary the first time we stayed at Gamboa Rainforest Resort back in June 2017. We've been blessed to be able to return many times since then. Returning to Gamboa Rainforest Resort to celebrate anniversary #49 just seemed natural..and we are so glad we did. The staff was super friendly and kind. They really made our 49th Anniversary very very special. We love Gamboa Rainforest Resort and look forward to returning again soon!

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve is in a beautiful area of Panama but the property has a lot of problems. The worst is the amount of mold throughout the first floor rooms in each building. If you walk around the property you can see that none of the first floor rooms aren’t being used, the windows and doors are open and you can see how bad it is. The game room is also unusable because you can smell the mold and mildew when you enter the doors to the area. As you walk around the property you will notice many areas no longer used. The pool filters didn’t work multiple days and the water and algae were pretty bad, also small spots of mold on the pool wall tiles. Also, you can not turn your room a/c below 76 degrees. When I spoke with management they told me there were no mold problems and that I was the only one that reported this problem which I know for a fact was a lie. The employees were great, the buffet food was good, the rooms are a good size with hammocks on the balconies but not a healthy place to stay. We were there for 9 days, left with bad cough, irritated throat and no voice. I wish I would have walked the property days earlier.

We booked on the spur of the moment to come here, I was a little concerned by poor reviews, but knowing that we often find reviews exaggerated, we decided to come. We were not disappointed, the staff are a delight, a little Spanish wins you many smiles here! We booked the meal package which was buffet for 3 meals, I’m not going to say it was gourmet, but it was simple, tasty food either way plenty a good few options, we were happy with the meals, on Sunday at dinner we had à la carte and that was very very good, lovely food, well cooked and presented, when we come back we will opt for the s la carte, and we will come back. Walking around the grounds you see so many birds and small animals, coatis, agoutis etc. The pool is fantastic, large enough to have space and always a lounger free. Our room, a deluxe river view was very comfortable, the air conditioning worked well, excellent shower and a nice balcony with a hammock and the bed was very comfortable.