The Little Hotelier alternative for small hotels & guesthouses
Everything Little Hotelier and eviivo do for properties under 50 rooms — PMS, channel manager, direct-booking site — plus commission-free demand from amaldives.com and a built-in Maldives tax engine. From $19/mo.
Little Hotelier and eviivo are solid all-in-one systems for small properties. But if you run a guesthouse or boutique hotel — especially in the Maldives — Vayves covers the same ground and adds two things neither offers: a demand channel that sends you direct bookings, and automatic TGST/Green Tax/MIRA handling. Here is an honest, side-by-side look.
Who each one is for
- ✓Little Hotelier — small hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses worldwide; strong channel manager, part of the SiteMinder group.
- ✓eviivo — independent and boutique properties, mostly UK/US/EU; friendly interface, good for B&Bs.
- ✓Vayves — small hotels, guesthouses and resorts, built around a demand channel (amaldives.com) and localised operations (Maldives tax, BML/Maya payments, transfers).
Vayves vs Little Hotelier vs eviivo
| Feature | Vayves | Little Hotelier | eviivo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19/mo (free plan available) | Higher monthly, varies by rooms | Higher monthly, varies by rooms |
| Free plan | Yes — booking site + listing | No | No |
| Channel manager (Booking/Agoda/Airbnb) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Direct-booking website | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in demand channel | Yes — amaldives.com bookings at 4% | No | No |
| Maldives tax engine (TGST / Green Tax / MIRA) | Yes | No | No |
| Local payments (BML, Maya) | Yes | No | No |
| Transfers (speedboat / seaplane / ferry) | Yes | No | No |
Frequently asked questions
Is Vayves cheaper than Little Hotelier?
Vayves starts at $19/mo and has a genuinely free plan, so most small properties pay less — and the amaldives.com channel can cover the cost with a single direct booking.
Can I migrate from Little Hotelier or eviivo?
Yes. You can set up your rooms, rates and channel connections in Vayves and switch over. Reach out and the team will help you move your inventory.
When should I pick Vayves over Little Hotelier?
If you want commission-free demand as well as software, or you operate in the Maldives and need TGST/Green Tax/MIRA handled automatically, Vayves is the stronger fit. For a generic small hotel outside the Maldives, both work — Vayves adds the free tier and the direct-booking channel.
Does Vayves have a channel manager like Little Hotelier?
Yes — it syncs rates and availability across Booking.com, Agoda, Airbnb and other OTAs so you never double-book.
Ready to run your property on Vayves?
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