The good: the rooms are very nice - pools are good and rooms and pool all have great views
The bad: mediocre, overpriced food, poor customer service (especially from the evening staff) and a steep uphill climb up a unpaved, rocky dirt road if you are unlucky enough to be placed in "phase two" of the development. Avoid the latter at all costs!

Spent a lot of time out and about exploring this spectacular area but coming back to Pelican Eyes was such a treat...especially meeting up in the bar to debrief overlooking the bay...breathtaking. Central to everything, beautiful rooms, gardens and great service.

My husband and I just returned from a 3 night stay at Pelican Eyes, Jan 2012. We stayed in one of the 'casas' with two friends. Here is what we loved about the place:
1) Beautiful architecture in the "casas" where we stayed. Apparently all the work was hand done. Trees (Some of which may have been felled on the property) serve as beams inside the casa. We love that look. Also, we loved that from our porch (which was also lovely for bird and ocean watching) we could not see many other structures. The resort has left many trees and flowers everywhere, so many of the other casas and lodges are hidden in the trees.
2) Amazing views. We saw two sunsets poolside and it was spectacular. You can see the surrounding hills and the fishing boats in the bay and the ocean beyond. The sounds of birds, roosters and monkeys in the hills are pretty constant and to me, always lovely!
3) The flowers and gardens are impeccably well cared for and beautiful.
4) We only ate at the resort once but the food and service were outstanding.
5) The staff was extremely helpful with reservations for a day trip (to Ometepe- I highly recommend that trip) and for airport shuttles.
6) We spent a good deal of time in the town. There are loads of wonderful restaurants. It was a cheerful and safe town...We cannot say enough about that.

Pelican eyes is a serene, private, and simply beautiful place to be. I hope we will be able to return soon.

Had a great stay at Pelican Eyes resort in San Juan del Sur in Dec. 2011. It's a good location within walking distance of restaurants and stores. The hotel also arranged for surfing trips to some of the pristine beaches south of town. These trips can be set up for much less money at one of the local surf shops though. The concierge can also arrange other trips too. I thought the food at Pelican Eyes was good. But the real reason to stay there is if you have any concerns about security. Felt totally safe there, and the staff was very friendly. Would definitely return. It's a beautiful part of Nicaragua.