Just came back from 2 weeks in C.R. This was our 4 th time there and always travel around the country.
Altogether, we have stayed at 20+ different places over the years and this is definitely not worth the money.
All the other guests and we did not know that The menu is 100% vegetarian except for fish once in five days. That was fine with us and everyone there but it might not be for you.
The place is run down and in need of some serious TLC. From the switch to the light in our bathroom ( a distance of 8 ft) I counted no less than 8 splices, no junction box. No screens at the eaves. The deck in the common area has no guardrail and the planked deck is rotting. The gate to the kitchen/fridge is disgustingly filthy.
Sierra was there the whole time we were and she never thanked us for the business or asked if everything was fine. It was not what we expected form the owner. After all, we did spend almost $2500.00 US dollars there.
The manager was caught lying to other guests about the availability of their tour. He also lied to us when it was our turn to go to Cano island. He said no boat was available to take us because they were booked for dolphin tours. Tours that two days before were not booked. It was either 4 of us Cano people at $100.00 US each or 8 of the others at $100.00 US. That's why they bumped us. it was after we threatened to leave a day early that a boat became available "after a lot of hard work". We didn't appreciate the attempt to make us feel guilty. We had booked this trip in July. Even our guide knew three days before that he was booked to go with us. It turns out he was on the dolfin tour, and we were dropped off by another boat from another hotel with our lunch and no tour guide (we enjoyed the day immensely nonetheless).They did expect us to pay the full price, $400.00 US, for the 40 min ride anyway. It was after I asked for a discount, (which I hate doing) at checkout that they charged me $45.00 US per person instead. Still too much. We left feeling shafted.
I opened my own successful business from scratch 10 years ago and I did not expect the same level of service I give my customers, only what we've come to expect from other places we stayed at in Costa Rica over the years.
If you're going there, make sure you like big, stinky dogs. One of them is bound to adopt you and park himself at your door, which we didn't mind but the barking at all hours of the night, my God. If I wanted to spend my vacation with dogs I would've brought our own dog, at least she doesn't bark! They have a scarlet macaw on site and they feed it table scraps like macaroni salad and that bugged me. My kids thought it was funny.
I recommend Drake Bay but not Delfin Amor, I just don't think you get value for money. If I was a millionaire, I guess I wouldn't care so much but we worked hard and saved for 3 years for this vacation and we were dissapointed.
On a good note, Roy was great, so was Kenneth, The chef is definitely a chef, the rooms was cleaned nicely, Victor lied but I think it wasn't his call, he was forced, he is obviously a very nice man.
If you've never been to Costa Rica, never seen a jungle, and never seen wild dolphins you will love this place. If you've been around the block a few times and like to get what you pay for, you'll be dissapointed.
That's our review.

Just got home from 2 fantastic weeks in Costa Rica, with my husband and 2 kids( 9 and 16). We had a fabulous time. For the first 6 days we stayed at the Delphin Amor Eco Lodge in Drake Bay. It was wonderful. From the moment we arrived in our Sansa plane on to the grass run way in the middle of what seeemed like a jungle I knew I had made the right choice of destinations. We were met by a jeep that took us to Drake Bay and then on to a boat that took us to the lodge. It was so picturesque. Our cabin was comfortable and clean, the staff were so friendly and couldnt do enough for us, the trips were great and everything seemed to run smoothly and with precision, but at the same time was so laid back. All the guests ate together at meal times, which was a wonderful opertunity to get to know each other, and we met some great people.Our guides Roy and Sierra were great on the dolphin tour and we saw so may dolhins it was amazing. At the lodge and areas surrounding it we saw to many wild birds and animals to mention. I would recomend Delphin Amor to anyone who is not out for 5 star luxury, but people who are genuinely interested in wild life, meeting new people and experiencing a totally different type of holiday. We can not sing its praises highly enough.

If you like a casual, low key and warm atmosphere with welcoming staff and great dolphin watching then this is your place.

I spent 3 lovely days at the delfin and had a great time. Victor managed our stay and arranged our tours, he was warm and welcoming and did a great job. The dolphin tour was fabulous and educational. They were spectacular leaping and racing with the tuna. The turtles were fabulous as well. Food was good and is vegetarian which was fine with me but wasn't expecting it.

There is simply one word for my stay at "Delfin Amor" Eco-Lodge. OUTSTANDING! In travelling the globe for four years I have never come across such courteous, caring staff who are so passionate about protecting the ocean. A true pleasure to encounter, as well as numerous pods of dolphins which were regularly seen. No two days were the same, and as if the spotted dolphins weren't enough, we encountered rough tooth dolphins, bottlenose, spinner dolphins, humpback whales, the rarely seen brydes whale and up close encounters with sea turtles. For those of you whose sea legs aren't quite so strong, you can simply sit at the lodge with a cocktail, taking in the most wondrous view and watch toucans flying overhead, groups of scarlettt macaws and experience troops of monkeys swinging overhead. Beautiful trails led you to a dream paradise of a waterfall. A true Tarzan experience, but it is the food which is truly phenomenal. Jonathan makes those chefs at the Ritz Carlton look like amateurs and the deserts are truly heavenly. Beverley and Alan the managers are ever attentative to the customer's needs and nothing is too much trouble. And last but by no means least, the dedication of the owner Sierra to protecting this unique marine area is outstanding. It is definitely not a Hawaii, but that is what makes it so special - it is Nature at Its Best with both staff and a service to match.