Rainforest Lodge del Rio
4 km de portobelo, 100 m antes del puente cascaja
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10 nights, 2 adults
USD$571.43
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
USD$571.43
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Welcoming and helpful, good ac and lovely inexpensive breakfast available to ord…”
“The owner and staff were also very nice and friendly”
“It's a very big hostel with diverse rooms with air and TV”
“Spacious room and terrace, nice stuff (we made last minute reservation and there…”
“Breakfast is good and in the evening Lilibeth will cook for you for a small amou…”
“Optional breakfast was great and there is a possibility to order dinner”
“Very relaxing stay with a pool”
“The scenery in the middle of the forest is beautiful and the pool very nice”
“The location is beautiful and ideal to discover Portobelo (a short and cheap tax…”
“This accommodation is "in the middle of nowhere", but closeby by car to Portobel…”
“Simple but clean stay, pool as a big pros”
“Food was excellent, staff friendly, the rooms recently renovated and simple but …”
Overview
Rainforest Lodge del Rio is situated in Portobelo and has a garden, a bar and a shared lounge. This guest house features free private parking and a shared kitchen. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a year-round outdoor pool. At the guest house, units include a private bathroom. A continental breakfast is available each morning at the guest house. The nearest airport is Albrook "Marcos A. Gelabert" International Airport, 98 km from Rainforest Lodge del Rio.
Traveller reviews
Arthur
couple
March 27, 2026
“Relaxing, great value stay.”
Welcoming and helpful, good ac and lovely inexpensive breakfast available to order. Very relaxing stay with a pool. Starlink wifi was great and mobile signal was fine in the area. Plenty of parking on-site and away from the road.
Martina
solo_traveller
February 21, 2026
“Lovely newly built lodge rooms in the rain forest”
The owners, Lilibeth and Cristano are very engaged and help you with anything you might need. Breakfast is good and in the evening Lilibeth will cook for you for a small amount. The location is beautiful and ideal to discover Portobelo (a short and cheap taxi ride away) and come back to the quiet of the rainforest, except for the exotic bird sounds.
Ricky
solo_traveller
August 25, 2025
“Enjoyed my stay”
Nice getaway in nature. But very cheap to get into portobello via taxi which they connected me to and used to get around. The owner and staff were also very nice and friendly.
Godelief
family_with_children
July 14, 2025
Great place, views and very friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommended
Patrick
couple
June 30, 2025
“Fully recommended”
This place is phenomenal. It's a very big hostel with diverse rooms with air and TV. The ambience is outstanding in the middle of the Caribbean rainforest. What more can you ask for .
David
family_with_children
September 17, 2024
Simple but clean stay, pool as a big pros.
M. Dias
family_with_children
August 8, 2024
“A decent option for the area”
This accommodation is "in the middle of nowhere", but closeby by car to Portobelo and Puerto Lindo where you can take boats to the nearby islands. The scenery in the middle of the forest is beautiful and the pool very nice. They have a nice and friendly dog.
Petra
extended_group
May 31, 2024
“Be prepared for a lot of insects when on terrace, especially mosquitoes.”
Spacious room and terrace, nice stuff (we made last minute reservation and there were no problem).
BC_Traveller
family_with_children
March 30, 2024
“Great place to spend a day or two exploring the Caribbean coast.”
The pool was great to cool down after a busy day. It's in an outstanding condition. Optional breakfast was great and there is a possibility to order dinner.
isabelle
family_with_children
February 16, 2024
“Amazing hosts and location”
Wonderful hosts who made the stay for us. Can’t recommend it highly enough, they go out of their way to ensure you have an amazing time. Free tour on the first day was excellent. Comfortable with a great location. Go and you won’t be disappointed!
Charles
couple
February 4, 2024
“We spent several relaxing days and saw plenty of tropical birds there and on hikes.”
Good breakfast and dinner. Nice balcony for birding. Helpful hosts. Nice pool.
Malwina
couple
June 15, 2023
“Amazing & right in the jungle”
Amazing place to stay in the jungle. Room very spacious, freshly renovated. Breakfasts were very good. All the amenities were nice. Host answered all our questions.
Radka
family_with_children
June 5, 2023
“Great host, a birds’ paradise”
We visited the region to spend a few days in/nearby the forest. From the lodge, we could observe an incredible diversity of birds. It was a convenient base, there aren’t many accommodation options around here. Lilibeth was always available and helpful with advice, organizing trips, and she was even our guide on one hike. The room had good aircon.
Alexandre
couple
October 1, 2022
“Great stay ! The place is surrounded by nature, the hosts are friendly and welcoming, great food !”
Alexandre
couple
October 1, 2022
“Great stay ! The place is surrounded by nature, the hosts are friendly and welcoming, great food !”
Alexandre
couple
October 1, 2022
“Great stay ! The place is surrounded by nature, the hosts are friendly and welcoming, great food !”
Pilsung Hapkido
family_with_children
June 17, 2022
“Unique experience beyond anything imaginable.”
The experience was amazing. The surroundings, the natural environment, trees, plants, river and exotic animals made it a unique and majestic experience. The staff keep a prudent distance but always at your service diligently. The owner is on top of every detail with a welcoming smile and very passionate about conservation and service. The pool and deck next to it have an exclusive view of the tree tops where you can see all kinds of exotic birds, monkeys, mist in the mornings with a great panamanian cup of coffee and gorgeous sunsets while enjoying a tropical cocktail or freshly made natural local fruit juice. It’s a very peaceful and safe setting, no car noises at all. Nothing but nature sounds.
famgambin
family_with_children
May 6, 2022
“Nice stay in the nature”
We liked our stay in the hotel, Ms. Lilibeth was very helpful and answered all our enquirers rapidly. The room was comfortable and with a direct out to a balcony with views, very conformable facilities. Out in the nature Nice breakfast, and we thanked the possibility of having dinner after a day trip from City of Panama.
Suzette
solo_traveller
March 24, 2022
“Excellent value for money, good for families.”
Food was excellent, staff friendly, the rooms recently renovated and simple but clean.
Elise
solo_traveller
February 27, 2022
Great host, we were glad to meet Chris! He spe ans french and english, great to know more about the area and the Forest. Breakfast and the walk near the river were great !
Facilities
Activities
Walking tours
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Bar, Special diet menus (on request)
General
Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Outdoor pool (all year), Garden, Outdoor pool
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking
Pool and wellness
Shallow end, Swimming Pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Fence around pool, Swimming pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Services
Shared lounge/TV area, Currency exchange, Luggage storage
Budget Double Room
The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room with Mountain View
This double room is air-conditioned and features a private bathroom, a tiled floor and a balcony. The unit offers 1 bed.
Quadruple Room
This quadruple room features a private bathroom, and air conditioning. This quadruple room provides a flat-screen TV. The unit has 3 beds.
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