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Pricing

subscription

Best For

B&Bs and guesthouses with 1-20 rooms

Rating

7.8/10

Last Updated

Mar 2026

TL;DR

Little Hotelier is SiteMinder's solution for the small property market. If you run a B&B with 5 rooms, a guesthouse with 10, or a small inn with 20, this is built for you. The interface is dead simple, the channel manager connects you to Booking.com and Expedia without headaches, and the direct booking engine saves OTA commissions. Don't overcomplicate things — Little Hotelier handles what small properties actually need.

What is Little Hotelier?

Purpose-Built for Small Properties

Little Hotelier was created by SiteMinder — the global channel management leader — specifically for properties with 1-20 rooms. It takes SiteMinder's enterprise-grade channel connectivity and packages it in a simple interface that a B&B owner can manage themselves.

Simple by Design

The dashboard shows what you need: today's arrivals, departures, and occupancy. Click a room to check someone in. Click again to check out. Drag to move a booking. The simplicity is deliberate — small property owners manage their hotel alongside cooking breakfast and greeting guests. They need software that doesn't demand attention.

Channel Power

Despite the simplicity, Little Hotelier connects to 450+ booking channels through SiteMinder's technology. Booking.com, Expedia, Airbnb, and hundreds of regional channels. Real-time availability sync prevents double bookings. For a 10-room B&B, having enterprise-level distribution is a game-changer.

Realistic Pricing

Starting around $56/month for up to 8 rooms, Little Hotelier is affordable. The booking engine is included — direct bookings from your website save the 15-25% OTA commission. For a property doing even $3,000/month in revenue, the direct booking savings easily cover the subscription cost.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Built specifically for 1-20 room properties — no enterprise bloat
  • SiteMinder channel technology connects to 450+ booking channels reliably
  • Starting at $56/month, it is one of the most affordable hotel PMS options
  • Direct booking engine saves 15-25% OTA commission on every booking
  • Interface simple enough for non-tech-savvy B&B owners to manage alone

Cons

  • Limited to 20 rooms — properties that grow beyond need to migrate
  • No revenue management tools — pricing is manual
  • Housekeeping features are minimal
  • Reporting is basic compared to Cloudbeds or Mews
  • No group booking or event management capabilities

Little Hotelier Pricing

Most Popular

Starter

$56/month
  • PMS
  • Channel manager
  • Booking engine
  • Front desk calendar
  • Basic reporting
  • Guest profiles
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Pro

$99/month
  • Everything in Starter
  • Rate management
  • Payment processing
  • Guest messaging
  • Advanced reporting
  • Priority support
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Pricing last verified: March 26, 2026

Who is Little Hotelier Best For?

  • B&Bs and guesthouses with 1-20 rooms
  • Small inn owners who want simple technology that just works
  • Properties wanting to get on Booking.com and Expedia with minimal effort
  • Owners who manage their property themselves without dedicated front desk staff

Technical Details

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Deployment
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The Bottom Line

7.8/10Good

Little Hotelier scores 7.8/10. It stands out for built specifically for 1-20 room properties — no enterprise bloat Best suited for b&bs and guesthouses with 1-20 rooms Keep in mind that limited to 20 rooms — properties that grow beyond need to migrate

Frequently Asked Questions

Little Hotelier was designed specifically for B&Bs and small properties. The simplicity, pricing ($56/month for up to 8 rooms), and channel connectivity make it ideal. If you run a B&B with 1-20 rooms, it's one of the best options available.

Yes, Little Hotelier connects to Airbnb along with Booking.com, Expedia, and 450+ other channels. Availability syncs in real time to prevent double bookings across all platforms.

Score Breakdown
Ease of Use8.1
Features7.3
Value for Money7.6
Support7.8

Based on editorial analysis