"Excellent location near the centre of town but still very quiet at night. The owners were extremely helpful, nothing too much trouble despite us arriving late at night and them having to wait up! Lovely studio room."
"Excellent location near the centre of town but still very quiet at night. The owners were extremely helpful, nothing too much trouble despite us arriving late at night and them having to wait up! Lovely studio room."
"Great location easy check in. Rooms anre a little dated but Every thing you need is there Only thing that we noticed was the overpowering air freshener which was in communal area as well as in the room but noticed the walk in wardrobe had damp on the ceiling so I’m guessing it was to maybe mask the smell "
"Great location easy check in. Rooms anre a little dated but Every thing you need is there Only thing that we noticed was the overpowering air freshener which was in communal area as well as in the room but noticed the walk in wardrobe had damp on the ceiling so I’m guessing it was to maybe mask the smell "
"We had a wonderful stay! The owner was very friendly, responsive, and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The property itself was excellent—clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The location was also fantastic and very convenient for exploring the area.
Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended!"
"We had a wonderful stay! The owner was very friendly, responsive, and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The property itself was excellent—clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The location was also fantastic and very convenient for exploring the area.
Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended!"
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Whitewashed buildings cascade down the hillside where you can sample local wines at the annual Noche del Vino festival. Hike the nearby Sierra Almijara mountains or explore the historic Plaza de la Almijara with its charming cafés and craft shops.
Charming mountain hide away, lovingly decorated throughout. Views are amazing and a nice pool for those chilled out days. The best welcome you could ever get, very friendly, helpful hosts. Fresh breakfast prepared daily by Linsey, which tasted delicious. Don't ever pass up on her sourdough! You will not be disappointed should you visit, Cant recommend it enough.
Charming mountain hide away, lovingly decorated throughout. Views are amazing and a nice pool for those chilled out days. The best welcome you could ever get, very friendly, helpful hosts. Fresh breakfast prepared daily by Linsey, which tasted delicious. Don't ever pass up on her sourdough! You will not be disappointed should you visit, Cant recommend it enough.
Lovely room breakfast and host.
We were having a nightmare with our hire car and had to return to Málaga.
The host sorted all the information we needed and the late check-in meant that what potentially a problem wasn't.
Thanks again and we will be seeing you in the future.
Lovely room breakfast and host.
We were having a nightmare with our hire car and had to return to Málaga.
The host sorted all the information we needed and the late check-in meant that what potentially a problem wasn't.
Thanks again and we will be seeing you in the future.
James
Reviewed October 13, 2026Reviewed October 13, 2026
I went into my stay at Olive & Ivy with high expectations, having read so many glowing reviews beforehand. Happy to say: not only were those expectations met, they were completely surpassed.
This little hotel is a gem. The attention to detail everywhere – from the decor to the little thoughtful touches in the room – is absolutely amazing. You can feel the love and care that’s been poured into every corner.
The owners are wonderfully friendly, always greeting you with a genuine smile. They...
I went into my stay at Olive & Ivy with high expectations, having read so many glowing reviews beforehand. Happy to say: not only were those expectations met, they were completely surpassed.
This little hotel is a gem. The attention to detail everywhere – from the decor to the little thoughtful touches in the room – is absolutely amazing. You can feel the love and care that’s been poured into every corner.
The owners are wonderfully friendly, always greeting you with a genuine smile. They...
Eva is an amazing host. She showed us around and explained the history of the place and did everything possible to make our stay amazing. The location is great and everything in the town is in walkable distance. We would definitely come back and highly recommend this apartment.
Eva is an amazing host. She showed us around and explained the history of the place and did everything possible to make our stay amazing. The location is great and everything in the town is in walkable distance. We would definitely come back and highly recommend this apartment.
We had a fabulous stay - the staff at the hotel arranged a airport transfer for us as the flight was delayed until 4am and it went so so smoothly when we arrived. Check in and Check out was easy. Staff really easy to get hold of by Whatsapp during your stay. Hotel is close to everything you need including bars, restaurants, beaches and shops/bus stop etc. Bed was really comfortable and the air con was very much appreciated in the summer months. Everything was to a really high standard. We really...
We had a fabulous stay - the staff at the hotel arranged a airport transfer for us as the flight was delayed until 4am and it went so so smoothly when we arrived. Check in and Check out was easy. Staff really easy to get hold of by Whatsapp during your stay. Hotel is close to everything you need including bars, restaurants, beaches and shops/bus stop etc. Bed was really comfortable and the air con was very much appreciated in the summer months. Everything was to a really high standard. We really...
Lovely renovated room where everything was clean and looked new! Huge balcony over looking the pool which was also fab and we had it to ourselves most of the time, balcony gets the sun until sunset where you can watch the sun go down, there is a steep hill and lots of steps so can be tiring walking up and down, we found the coastal path to the old town which took about 20 mins to get to, the beach was beautiful and not too busy and it’s a 5 minute walk down hill, a bit longer coming back! On our...
Lovely renovated room where everything was clean and looked new! Huge balcony over looking the pool which was also fab and we had it to ourselves most of the time, balcony gets the sun until sunset where you can watch the sun go down, there is a steep hill and lots of steps so can be tiring walking up and down, we found the coastal path to the old town which took about 20 mins to get to, the beach was beautiful and not too busy and it’s a 5 minute walk down hill, a bit longer coming back! On our...
Sophie
Reviewed September 15, 2026Reviewed September 15, 2026
We absolutely LOVED it here! It was perfect & the staff were wonderful! We were skeptical because of how many 5* reviews there are, but as soon as we arrived we realised why! It’s brilliant hotel with amazing staff & we can’t wait to return!
We absolutely LOVED it here! It was perfect & the staff were wonderful! We were skeptical because of how many 5* reviews there are, but as soon as we arrived we realised why! It’s brilliant hotel with amazing staff & we can’t wait to return!
Fue mi segunda estancia en este encantador hotelito. El personal es amable y eficiente. El interior es precioso y la terraza ofrece vistas al impresionante cañón. Un desayuno saludable y delicioso a base de productos locales. No tuvimos problemas para aparcar y hay estaciones de carga para vehículos muy cerca.
Fue mi segunda estancia en este encantador hotelito. El personal es amable y eficiente. El interior es precioso y la terraza ofrece vistas al impresionante cañón. Un desayuno saludable y delicioso a base de productos locales. No tuvimos problemas para aparcar y hay estaciones de carga para vehículos muy cerca.
Matthew
Reviewed September 25, 2026Reviewed September 25, 2026
We stayed for 3 nights and really enjoyed our stay. The staff is really friendly, the room was spacious and clean, the quality of the food was excellent. I strongly recommend this place to anyone.
We stayed for 3 nights and really enjoyed our stay. The staff is really friendly, the room was spacious and clean, the quality of the food was excellent. I strongly recommend this place to anyone.
A clean, comfortable hotel with friendly, helpful staff. This hotel is close by the Balcon, where everything is situated. It's within easy reach of many bars and restaurants; there's all sorts to suit all tastes.
Beware following the parking signs for Hotel Puerta de la Mar. They take you to the underground car park, next to the hotel. It's handy, yes... but it costs €22.50 a day. Ask at hotel reception and they will help you!
A clean, comfortable hotel with friendly, helpful staff. This hotel is close by the Balcon, where everything is situated. It's within easy reach of many bars and restaurants; there's all sorts to suit all tastes.
Beware following the parking signs for Hotel Puerta de la Mar. They take you to the underground car park, next to the hotel. It's handy, yes... but it costs €22.50 a day. Ask at hotel reception and they will help you!
david
Reviewed September 23, 2015Reviewed September 23, 2015
Great hotel in a perfection location with amazing staff. Loved the room with all the high tech gadgets. The mini bar where everything is a euro not the usual hotel rip-off. This would be my first choice the next time I am in Nerja👍
Great hotel in a perfection location with amazing staff. Loved the room with all the high tech gadgets. The mini bar where everything is a euro not the usual hotel rip-off. This would be my first choice the next time I am in Nerja👍
jackie
Reviewed November 3, 2015Reviewed November 3, 2015