The best location for a hotel at Drake Bay was selected by Drake Bay Resort on a point of land at sea level. The cabins were built facing the ocean with the jungle river at your back door. There is excellent swimming and kayaking just steps from your cabin, as well as many hiking trails ranging from easy to challenging, and miles of beaches for jogging. Drake Bay Resort, the first hotel at Drake Bay was built owners Marleny and Herbert. They have operated the hotel continuously for 18 years.

The cabins have comfortable rooms including queen,double and single beds, private tile bath rooms, hot showers, ceiling fans, reading lamps, and 24 hour electricity, and a front porch for relaxing after a busy day. The river allows easy boat landing at the dock rather than a beach landing.

Meals are including in the package plan, and tourist give an "excellent" evaluation of food. Meals include "fresh fish, meats, fresh fruit and vegetables, home made bread, hot rolls, soups and salads, and special home made desserts. Vegetarian and special diets can be accommodated. There are free snacks at the bar before dinner, and picnic lunches include the famous Drake Bay chocolate chip cookies.

Transportation for tours is by boat, and Drake Bay Wilderness Resort owns a fleet of carefully designed ocean going boats for your traveling safety. All 24' boats are equipped with sun tops, cabin covers, marine radios, and lifejackets.