It's important to remember that this isn't a hotel, but a house where your host lives in one of the rooms. Some of the furniture and bathrooms could use some updating.

B&B El Olivar is a charming house nestled on the edge of a beautiful park filled with olive trees. Joe prepared us very nice breakfasts during our weekend visit. He is truly a wonderful person. He made things like getting phone cards and exchanging money easy for us. He made restaurant reservation for our first evening in Lima. He even continued to help us with our lost luggage after we left his property.

Stayed in October 2025

Joe is great! My flight arrived late and didn't get there until 10 pm and he accommodated me no problem. Great place to see birds as Parque El Olivar is just outside the front door.

Stayed in October 2025

It would be good to be able to lock the front window open when you’re not there for breezes, but it might be a heritage issue that you can’t change the facade.

Firstly, Joseph is such a lovely, friendly host, going out of his way to show us around, check we reached our destination or found what we needed, and he prepared a tasty breakfast to our liking each day. It’s amazing to talk to someone who has lived so long in the area and in the historic house — which can’t be built out because it’s in a protected olive grove in the middle of town. We walked to so many places, like Huaca Pucllana, Astrid y Gastón, restaurants in all directions, Miraflores, the Metropolitan stop, etc, and we always felt safe as there is security all the time in the gardens. We liked being in a quieter, safe and green area, though some might want to be in the busyness and noise of Miraflores. We had a large room where we could spread out. The bed was firm but surprisingly comfortable, the shower was great and there was a fridge if you need to keep food and drinks cold.

Stayed in September 2025

Joseph was an amazing host! Went above and beyond in making sure I felt welcome and giving me recommendations for great local spots for food/ drinks (including a 10 minute tour of Lima in his car which turned into 4 hours!). The rooms were also very cozy. Can't recommend it enough for making the most of your time in Lima.

Stayed in April 2025

All good.

This accommodation is ideally situated for birdwatching at the Olive Gardens and is within walking distance of major sites in San Isidro and Miraflores. Our host was exceptionally kind, making us feel as though we were staying with friends. The rooms were quiet and comfortable, and the breakfast was delicious and plentiful.

Stayed in December 2024

Everything was perfect. Joseph is an amazing host, very kind, helpful and a trustful person. The room is big, very comfy with a good and big bed. The location is perfect, in the middle of the Bosque el Olivar, where is peaceful and is a beautiful place in San Isidro and you can walk to Miraflores easily or take an Uber. We stayed there twice in the same trip (meanwhile we went to Huaraz) and it was the best decision we made of changing the second hotel in the middle of our trip.

Stayed in September 2024

Everything was perfect!

Joseph was the most attentive host I have ever had- from communicating before I even landed in the country, to staying awake to greet me and even taking me for a drive around town to show me the local places. He had every need considered in the rooms from drinks stocked up in the fridge to all the toiletries in the bathrooms, and during breakfast he always came to chat and engage with his guests. Thank you so much Joseph!

Stayed in August 2024

If you want four in one: a very nice apartment, a delicious varied breakfast, a great location, and a friendly atmosphere, you should stay at B&B El Olivar. The owner, Joseph, is a smiling, friendly, and extremely attentive man. On the first day, he kindly drove us around San Isidro to familiarize us with the area. The next day, my husband felt sick. Joseph took us to the hospital, helped us communicate with doctors, and sort out insurance issues. We felt so comfortable under his care that we decided to stay with him for a few more days. We had wonderful impressions not only from Lima but also from communicating with a pleasant and interesting person who knows the history of Peru.

Stayed in May 2024

Everything at B& B El Olivar was good and pleasant. I enjoy every day

The location is fantastic, very calm, green and very safe. The staff was cheerful, available, participative, providing all the necessary information about the city, restaurants, museums, etc.

Stayed in May 2024

No complaints

Everything!

Stayed in February 2024

everything was great.

The host was extremely friendly and offered us help with driving us around the area. The location of the house is lovely, in the middle of a very nice park. The breakfast was delicious too!

Stayed in October 2023

Everything was great, I have no complaints at all

Everything was amazing at Joseph's B&B! He was helpful from the very beginning, long before we even arrived. He helped us reserve our airport pickup and gave us recommendations for where to eat in the city (the places he recommended were fantastic!). He truly thought of every last detail at the property itself, far more than I ever expect at any hotel. I loved the location and the breakfast was fantastic. I truly can't say enough good things about this place, stay here if you come to Lima and want to feel at home!

Stayed in April 2023

I booked this B&B on behalf of my student. Joe went the extra mile to make him feel welcome in Lima, and to address any needs he had. The bed was comfortable and the room was spacious."

Stayed in October 2025

Nothing

Our host Joseph was very welcoming and helpful. He even took us on a tour of the neighbourhood so we could get orientated. He gave us lots of advice about places to eat and visit. The accommodation was in a great location which was quiet and safe with a beautiful park. It was very clean and had everything we needed.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing really.

Excellent location, great breakfast with fresh fruits, ham and cheese, coffee and assorted breads. Not to forget fresh juice of your choice! Great rooms, with own A/C, mini bar stocked with yogurt, water, sports drinks, beer, etc. I was told all is restocked on a daily basis at no additional cost! Given this B&B has about 4 or 5 rooms only, you get the personal attention from owner Joseph Berry which makes the experience second to none.

Stayed in August 2023

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Stayed in October 2025

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Stayed in July 2025

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Stayed in November 2024