stayed here again this year for a week, as per last year Garry and Mel were excellant hosts, sociable but left you too yourself unless you required. stunning views and excellant base for climbing , hiking etc the surrounding area . Cheers Luke

Mel and Gary have put together a great base for climbers: Las Encantadas is a five minute walk away and most of Frontales is a 20 minute warm-up walk. The atmosphere is great and there are always people there willing to share beta, a rope or just "the craic". The breakfasts were great and if Charly is still there making... More

My husband and I went here at the end of August for short break. Gary the owner picked us up from the airport which is about a hour away. Our room looked out over the mountains beautiful views, there is a small pool which was always kept clean. Mel Gary's wife is great she cooked us a nice breakfast each... More

Just stayed here. Awesome location for a climbing trip. Really easy going atmosphere and good company. Prices are great for what you get. And if its really hot they have a pool as well, which we could have used even in October.

Beautiful surroundings and very clean rooms and camping grounds. The camping kitchen facilities for the campers were better than expected, and the communal kitchen for roomers was very good. But above all, the social life and hospitality of the Olive Branch was what made the stay so worthwhile. Will definitely come back and stay!

Mel & Gary were top class. They were sociable but non invasive. They set up Ian as a guide who was excellent and even convinced my girlfriend to go climbing and she had a ball. This was the highlight of a 2 week holiday and it was only for 2 nights. Will definitely be back some time. Gary was great... More

I can't recommend this place highly enough for either climbers or just people wanting to see a beautiful area of Costa del Sol....away from the coast. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel so welcome with information clearly explained. The massive communal kitchen had spaces for all the guests to store food and drinks as well as... More

Have just returned from an incredible holiday in El Chorro, staying at the fabulous Olive Branch, I have never filled in a review but have made an exception here because The Olive Branch, Gary and Mel really deserve it!! Read all the reviews, knew we were in for a good week, but really, this couple surpassed all of our expectations!!... More

It´s already one year ago that I stayed at The Olive Branch, but I still remember it as a fantastic time for being out of everything and relax - although it was raining almost the whole week through :-)! Thank you so much Mel and Gary for making me feel home instantly! For picking me up from the trainstation, helping... More