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Set your sights on the thrilling rainforest surrounding the Gamboa Rainforest Resort outside Panama City. Exploration and adventure beckon with the resort's attractions and tours, right in the heart of Soberania National Park. Designed to give guests educational fun, the resort's protected and preserved location in the Panama Canal area is home to a variety of plant and animal life for guests hungry for a taste of biodiversity, history and cultural heritage.
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September 26, 2010
Gamboa Rainforest Resort
Beautiful Location, front staff and travel staff are 5 star, the free trips are well lead and interesting, tram and monkey island are great cost is in line with experence. But house keeping needs a lot of work. Towel and daily housekeeping spotty. We had to call desk almost daily. If you stay in a Jr. suite, and I recomend this. Make sure the connecting room stays empty, walls very thin and just talking is overheard. View is great. Food is a solid 3 star. Breakfast buffet is above average, lunch is great at the River resturant. One problem is that the resort is so far from anything else that 4 days is Ok more you can run out of things to do. Canal trip is about 20 minutes away. Pool a solid 5 star, grounds also
From:Bowling Green Ky Age:Over 65 Travel:3-6 trips/year
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are the flight and hotel included with the total price for the four night stay at Gamboa Rainforest Resort Panama1 answer
2 months ago
Memphis, Tn
If you book a package, which includes flights and the all inclusive resort, the price would reflect however many days you choose. To get an accurate pricing you do need to select your dates of travel -and keep in mind that you are generally able to add days to that package if you wanted to book a longer vacation- select the number af travelers and the airport you will be departing from. The pricing reflected on the website is based on specific dates, departing from MIA or FLL. The airfare fluctuates, thereby changing your pricing, depending on when and you travel and where you depart from.
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How is the nightlife in the area?1 answer
1 month ago
smg2
As this resort is located in the rainforest, while there are many nature parks, hiking areas, etc around the resort, there is not a lot of nightlife surrounding the property.
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Room Information
The accommodations at the resort consist of 38 one and two bedroom air-conditioned, renovated villas and a new, 107 room luxury hotel. The villas, originally built in the 1930's and 40's, are the former residences of Panama Canal administrators and their families and have been completely refurbished to capture the ambiance of the original buildings. The main hotel facility is comprised of 107 deluxe, air-conditioned river front rooms, each offering spectacular views of the Chagres River and the surrounding Soberania National Park.
All of the guest rooms are comfortable and nicely equipped to give a feeling of being home while away from home. The hotel also has a variety of facilities and services that are sure to meet the needs of both business and leisure travelers. Hotel features 150 rooms on 5 floors with mini-bars, in-room safes, satellite TVs, crystal showers, hairdryers, make-up mirrors, irons, ironing boards, coffeemakers, monogrammed bathrobes, fire protection systems, and balconies.
Room Details
1 Bedroom Historic Apartment - Breakfast Buffet Plan
Talk about close encounters; the resort is right in the middle of Soberania National Park, a tropical rainforest home to lush plant life, animals, birds, insects and reptiles.
What We'd Change
This resort is seriously huge and can be tiring to navigate. But it's hard not to fall in love with the lush scenery and curious wildlife.
Why You Should Go
After a day of adventure, return to Gamboa Rainforest Resort and Sensory Spa by Clarins to unwind in the best possible way.
Available Amenities
Activities/Tours Assistance
Business Center ($)
Concierge Services
Conference Facilities
Currency Exchange
Daily Maid Service
Fitness/Exercise Room
Gift Shop
Laundry Services ($)
Lounge Chairs/Umbrellas
Internet Access ($)
Swimming Pool(s)
Tropical Gardens
Fishing
24 Hour Front Desk
Sauna
Parking On-Site
Safe Deposit Box
Arcade
3 Restaurants
2 Bars/Lounges
Porter/Bellhop
Multilingual Staff
Massage ($)
Marina
Elevators
Photocopy Machine ($)
Spa Services ($)
Handicap Room Available
24 Hour Room Service ($)
Honeymoon Packages $$ -- Pre-arrange directly with resort
Wireless Hi-Speed Internet Access ($)
Amenities Subject to Change, with or without notice
Complimentary Full American Breakfast
Additional Fees for some amenities may be required
Nearby Excursions & Attractions
Golf Nearby
Hiking/Biking Trails Nearby
Kayaking
Medical Facilities Nearby
Motor Boating Nearby
Nature Parks in the area
Map of Local Area
Panama has warm, friendly people, a stable democracy, a dynamic business sector and an unusual variety of terrains. Panama is a safe country with a first-world infrastructure, a stable democracy, and inexpensive cosmopolitan living.
Gamboa Rainforest Resort
Zona 5 Gamboa, Soberania National Park
+507 206 8888
Hotel Description
Gamboa Rainforest Resort: Soberania National Park, Panama Canal and Vibrant Wildlife
Set your sights on the thrilling rainforest surrounding the Gamboa Rainforest Resort outside Panama City. Exploration and adventure beckon with the resort's attractions and tours, right in the heart of Soberania National Park. Designed to give guests educational fun, the resort's protected and preserved location in the Panama Canal area is home to a variety of plant and animal life for guests hungry for a taste of biodiversity, history and cultural heritage.
The lush grounds of Gamboa Rainforest Resort are 35 minutes from Panama City and along the banks of Chagres River and Gatun Lake. These valuable Panama Canal water sources are the backdrop to serenity and adventure, though the pool is a safer bet for swimming unless you like alligators! Paddle up to Cascadas swim-up bar for a mojito while soaking up the sun, and when hunger strikes take your pick of the three dining options. Corotu Restaurant's international theme dinners--from Italian to Panamanian--offer guests a taste tour, and Chagres River View Restaurant offers exquisite fine dining. After dinner, guests can groove to live music or relax to the nighttime sounds of the rainforest on the terrace at the Monkey Lobby Bar.
In order for guests to take full advantage of the area's unique eco-system, the resort has educational exhibits along pathways and trails. Let wonder guide you through the freshwater fish aquarium, reptile exhibit and historical and cultural displays. The resort's tours are a popular way to explore the surrounding environment totally worry-free, and the Arial Tram Tour gives you a bird's-eye view of breathtaking flora and fauna. The Monkey Island Tour brings guests face to face with capuchin and howler monkeys!
Adventuring can be tiring; luckily the resort's Sensory Spa by Clarins has the secret to winding down after a long day with natural herbs and minerals. We loved the quiet herbal wrap. When it's time to call it a day, the Standard Room's comfortable furnishings are just the thing. Looking for a bit of history? Choose one of the 48 renovated 1930s One Bedroom Historic Apartments.
Other Details
Location
Located 35 minutes from Panama City on the Pacific coast, and 30 minutes from Colon Free Zone on the Caribbean Sea.
Check-In/Check-Out
Check-in: 3pm. Check-out: noon.
There is a three-night minimum stay at this resort.
Colon Free Zone
Colon is most famous for the "Free Zone." The Colon Free Zone is a major distribution center at the Atlantic gateway to the Panama Canal, primarily dedicated to the re-export of an enormous variety of merchandise to Latin America and the Caribbean. The success of the Colon Free Zone is reflected in its size, almost 1,000 acres, and the 1,800 established companies and 250,000 customers that visit every year. Most of the goods originate in Asia and Europe. Tourists are allowed to shop duty free upon presenting their passport.
No-Smoking Policy
Due to the Tobacco Control Law of the Republic of Panama, the hotel is now smoke free in all rooms and enclosed areas of the resort.
All Inclusive
Optional All Inclusive Standard Package Includes:
All buffet-style meals at Corotu Restaurant and Los Lagartos Restaurant
One (1) ? la carte dinner (special menu) for every three-night stay OR one (1) ? la carte dinner for every seven-night stay at the Chagres River View Restaurant
Unlimited domestic beer and alcohol (brands to be determined by hotel)
House wine and soft drinks at any of the outlets during hours of operation
Unlimited use of non-motorized sports
Taxes and gratuities
Not included:
? la carte meals
Premium drinks and drinks by the bottle
Room service
Mini bar
Dining
Name: Corotu Restaurant
Type: International
Hours: Daily 6:30am-11:30pm
Description: Main, casual restaurant offering continental breakfast, lunch buffet and theme dinners such as barbecue, Italian, seafood, Mexican, Oriental and Panamanian buffet. Hours subject to change.
Name: Chagres River View Restaurant
Type: Gourmet
Hours: Mon-Sat 6pm-11pm
Description: Fine dining, gourmet restaurant. Hours subject to change.
24-hour advance reservations are required.
Name: Los Lagartos Restaurant
Type: International
Hours: Tue-Sun 11am-11pm
Description: Family-style restaurant located over the waters of the river at the marina. Enjoy the only view of the delta of the Chagres River, where the river enters the Panama Canal. Hours subject to change.
Bars
Cascadas Pool Bar
Swim-up bar serving refreshing tropical juices and frozen cocktails, light food and snacks. Daily 11am-11pm.
Monkey Lobby Bar
Located in the main lobby. Great terrace overlooking Soberania National Park, live music, cocktails. Daily 11am-11pm.
All hours subject to change.
Pools
The resort offers a two-level pool divided into two sections: a one-ft deep wading pool for children and a five-ft deep swimming pool for adults.
Spa Services
The Sensory Spa by Clarins at Gamboa Rainforest Resort offers a quiet, serene and revitalizing retreat, featuring treatments using natural herbs and minerals. Fees apply.
Guests also have access to a gym, steam baths, hydro-massage hot tub and sauna in addition to the pools and gardens. Daily 8am-8pm. Hours subject to change.
Exercise Facilities
The spa features exercise equipment and aerobics with trained personal instructors. Gamboa is also the perfect setting for meditation and Tai-Chi classes. For jogging and cycling, the resort's trails are especially designed to accommodate the fitness level and time requirements of all guests.
Water activities
The resort offers non-motorized water sports for guests.
Available for additional fees:
Guided fishing at the Panama Canal
Chagres River boat tour
Kayaking the Panama Canal
Wedding Services
Wrapped in the spectacular environment of the Soberania National Park Rainforest and bordered by the Chagres River, Gamboa Rainforest Resort is an extraordinary and romantic setting for Panama weddings, receptions and other special events. Contact the resort directly for more information.
Internet
The resort offers wireless Internet access at an additional cost in all of the hotel's guest rooms.
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