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5 star ratingWe had such a lovely stay at Petit Soleil! We were drawn to this bed and breakfast because it is dog-friendly, which we seriously appreciated it! Petit Soleil has beautiful, spacious rooms, with adorable French touches. Our room came with... read more

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Chelsea P.
12/02/2019

5 star ratingThank you, John and Dianne for an amazing weekend.  We both felt as though we had been transported in some province in France!  For a francophone like me, it felt like home.  Thank you again.  We will definitely come back!

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A. D.
11/20/2019

Delicious food and delightfully charming rooms. Easy walk to downtown restaurants and shops. We loved our stay here.

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Sue Weyandt
10/03/2019

5 star ratingWhat a lovely place.  Friendly owners.  Extremely well trained and attentive staff.  Good location to walk into downtown SLO.  The wine and appetizers each evening is a very nice touch, as is the turndown service with homemade chocolates.  The breakfast... read more

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Tamara R.
9/29/2019

Wonderful hotel. We take two days to drive from the Bay Area to Orange County just so we can spend the night. Every night, they host a wine reception with tasty nibbles to spotlight local wines. And in the morning,... read more

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Robyn Barker
9/21/2019

5 star ratingSo let me preface this review by saying I don't typically go through the trouble of making a review for things but the quality of service and overall experience my wife and I had at this Bed and Breakfast was... read more

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Brian T.
9/06/2019

5 star ratingThis has been the best hotel experience we have ever had! I cannot say enough good things about Petite Soleil! The staff was so incredibly friendly. They went above and beyond with all their hospitality from their wine and appetizers... read more

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Lauren H.
8/26/2019

We recently drove up the coast from Dana Point to the Russian River Valley and stayed one night in San Luis Obispo at Petit Soleil. If we hadn’t already planned out every stop with other airbnb’s, we would have stayed... read more

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Katie Kemerling
8/22/2019

5 star ratingLocation Location Location!! Right downtown courteous staff and welcoming to our four legged friend. Best stay in SLO and coming back sooner than later. Get out and be adventurous but make sure you stay here if you want the best... read more

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Kevin B.
8/19/2019

5 star ratingMy partner and I decided to take a little trip to SLO and randomly found Petit Soleil. What a wonderful little bed and breakfast! The room was perfect and the decor was quaint and comfortable. We were greeted by friendly... read more

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Elisha N.
8/11/2019

5 star ratingI love this place AND the adorable town it's in. Quaint, comfortable rooms, quiet, conveniently located, courteous and informative staff, wine and appetizer happy hour, breakfast in the am...I cannot say enough. We will be back!!

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Malissa B.
8/02/2019

5 star ratingThis is my favorite lodging location in Downtown SLO.  I have been here at least 7 times and staff is always nice and accommodating.

The special almonds and libations are always a constant and the breakfasts are amazing while catering to... read more

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Kurt U.
6/27/2019

5 star ratingI spent Memorial Day Weekend in SLO and stayed at Petit Soleil, the entire staff was welcoming, in particular Dianne who made me feel at home and gave me great suggestions where to eat, explore and sample beer.

The place is... read more

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Alex R.
5/30/2019

5 star ratingA little European style b&b in the middle of next to nowhere. Lovely people who were kind to both of us with two legs and extra nice to our 4 legged family member. The back patio is a piece of... read more

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Sabrina K.
5/08/2019

Great boutique hotel (and, they allow pets!).

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Larry Black
4/12/2019

Clean, friendly staff, and great breakfast!

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Charlie Kern
4/11/2019

5 star ratingGreat ambiance! Owners and staff alike are very pleasant and caring. I highly recommend Petit Soleil as my pick for best small hotel is SLO!

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Trent F.
4/09/2019

5 star ratingThis has become one of my favorite return spots and is a charming hotel with so many things that I love. It makes a great romantic getaway too. Free wine and snacks, a big breakfast included in your stay and... read more

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Phillip Z.
3/17/2019

5 star ratingPetit Soleil is our absolute favorite place to stay in SLO!

They do everything first class from the initial reservation, to your arrival, to the rooms, the happy hour, and then the breakfast

We won't come to SLO unless we have... read more

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John H.
3/09/2019

This place is great, I always stay here when in SLO. Don't miss the breakfast!

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Brian Conklin
2/15/2019

5 star ratingDelightful, Cozy, and Dog-Friendly!

With the family home we used to stay in while visiting SLO no longer available, we were in need of a landing spot that would also take our dog. Petit Soleil is entirely welcoming, full of fun... read more

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Jan F.
1/26/2019

5 star ratingPetit Soleil is the most welcoming and charming, dog-friendly bed and breakfast you will find in the area!  We found it on Bring Fido as we were planning a trip to SLO.  I think we were quite lucky they still... read more

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Lynn O.
11/13/2018

Lovely place. Owners and staff are wonderful. Afternoon wine and snack are great, with nice choice of a few local and French wines, and the breakfast is gourmet quality. Rooms were comfortable and the suite was just awesome! We had... read more

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Pete Hernandez
9/21/2018

5 star ratingGem of a place. We were looking for a stop over on our way to LA (with 2 dogs) and stumbled upon this. This is by far the best bed and breakfast we have ever stayed at. The room was... read more

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Asha A.
8/20/2018

5 star ratingJust stayed here this week and my favorite SLO place!! I have spent time in SLO in the past for soccer tournaments, and now with a daughter at Calpoly we are always trying new places. This surpassed my expectations with... read more

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Susan H.
8/16/2018

5 star ratingA charming, lovely hotel choice while in SLO.  We didn't have our dog with us for this first visit, but would feel very comfortable bringing her with us.  The owners/staff are all so friendly.  Dianne & staff were always so... read more

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Sandra R.
7/25/2018

5 star ratingLe petit Soleil

This place is for the pigs! And that's good, especially if you are a Francophile, porcine or not (lots of fun piggy pictures in the dining area.) Great decor, family - owned, very friendly folks who seemed to... read more

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Tom B.
7/10/2018

Great place. Staff were all friendly and helpful.

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J English
7/01/2018

5 star ratingWe had a wonderful stay here. The accommodations are excellent! The staff is friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious and the evening wine and appetizers was also very nice. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here... read more

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David S
7/01/2018

5 star ratingThis is such a lovely bed and breakfast,

Diane and her husband along with the young and learning staff are amazing hostesses and owner.

Located on California and Monterey, this little bit of France is convenient to restaurants and historical sites.... read more

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DrAudreyReed
7/01/2018

5 star ratingI’ve seen this inn for years and finally had a chance to stay here. Wonderful. Easy 10-minutes walk to downtown. Excellent breakfast, friendly staff, relaxing wine hour on the patio. I stayed in Le Cochin, the pig room, and got... read more

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AnnetheRaven
6/28/2018

I enjoyed my stay at petit soleil. The breakfast was incredible and the wine happy hour was delicious. Everyone was very kind and helpful. Beds are comfy and bathroom was nice.

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Bill Larsen
6/19/2018

5 star ratingWe randomly selected Petit Soleil for a two night stay for a destination wedding. It was not the least expensive of the choices offered by the couple but it was money well spent. The room was delightfully decorated... read more

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Duffy B
5/21/2018

Great bed and breakfast in San Luis Obispo. Dog friendly and great homemade breakfast in the morning.

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Norman Gee
4/23/2018

5 star ratingVery charming bed and breakfast. Loved the European country feel. Great location within walking distance to the farmers market and downtown area. Friendly staff. Wine and appetizers were served in the evening and delicious full breakfast served in the morning.

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Leora H.
3/18/2018

5 star ratingThis is by far the best B&B I've ever stayed at. My boyfriend and I stayed in the Van Gogh room which was beautifuly decorated.  It was a little on the smaller size but perfect for the two of us.... read more

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Rebekah K.
2/18/2018

5 star ratingI'm so impressed with this place. I would stay here a thousand times over. The location is great--close to lots of food & shopping downtown, the breakfast was absolutely scrumptious, the room was cozy, the wine & appetizers in the... read more

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Ana M.
1/20/2018

A favorite! We try to stay here any time we're passing by. Great rooms, breakfast, wine hour, and atmosphere. This is an experience worth having.

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Tristan Carland
1/10/2018

Fantastic breakfast! Smoked salmon quiche was a favorite. Great tea and cake/pastry selection to complement it. Good service overall. Thoughtful room decor. Functional fixtures/shower and comfortable bed. Our dogs were comfortable there with us and there were suitable dog potty... read more

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Christopher Pasillas
12/28/2017

5 star ratingPetit Soleil is *fantastic* Rooms are lovely. Staff are fabulous. Cheerful, accommodating, pleasant. It's a home away from home. Can't recommend it highly enough.

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Linda A.
12/17/2017

5 star ratingDog friendly, excellent service, nice owners, excellent staff, nice wine tasting, excellent French oriented breakfast ...

I recommend Petit Soleil!

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Dennis M.
11/20/2017

5 star ratingPetit Soleil was a lucky surprise. We found it on Yelp. Great friendly service from the staff. Details are well thought out. Each room has its own theme with nice amenities. The food was delicious and interesting. Located near downtown... read more

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John M.
10/14/2017

5 star ratingFabulous Gem, Charming Inn, Excellent Service!

While touring the Central Coast for three days with my Best Gal Pal, I searched Yelp and Google for "Luxury High End Bed and Breakfast" near SLO....

Petit Soleil came up with 5 Stars! I quickly... read more

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deena a.
9/29/2017

5 star ratingThis place is a real gem! Fairly expensive but worth it. Room was great in every respect.

Staff could have not been more friendly or helpful. Evening wine and snacks (I would say horderves but I'm too lazy to look up... read more

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John R.
9/28/2017

5 star ratingPetit Soleil is one of THE best bed and breakfasts I have ever stayed in. Took my mom here who was visiting from Texas. This is a GREAT stop on a trip up or down the coast. Wine and snacks... read more

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Jescelyn V.
8/15/2017

5 star ratingCharming bed and breakfast centrally located and  close to town. We really enjoyed the wine and  appetizers in the evening that is included with our stay. The  breakfast was fabulous. I had to buy the recipe book which says it... read more

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Evelyn C.
7/10/2017

5 star ratingB&B was charming and quiet in the interior courtyard, rooms were nice and well furnished (though it would have been awesome to have a mini fridge in room to keep drinks cold), food was tasty and staff could not be nicer!

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Hayden C.
6/12/2017

5 star ratingWe have stayed here about 4 times, and each time has been absolutely delightful.

Our last visit was last month and we where asked what the purpose of our stay was when we were checking in. We said it was an... read more

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David b.
6/11/2017

5 star ratingThis is a Great place to stay ! Rooms are decorated country french and has a terrific

location - you can walk to town or have easy access to the freeway. They are first class from

the people who welcome... read more

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J B.
6/01/2017

5 star ratingWonderful rooms, staff, breakfast...  This is the only place to stay in SLO. Just lovely!

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India S.
5/21/2017

5 star ratingI stayed here almost two years ago for my bachelorette weekend but I never got around to writing a review. Our stay here was outstanding. The staff was caring and courteous. The breakfast was absolutely delicious! The wine and appetizers... read more

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Randee S.
4/19/2017

5 star ratingI've been staying here for over three years now. Breakfast is always warm and fresh. They take great care of you. Love the themed rooms!! Happy hour is great with nice wines sourced from local vineyards. Always something different and... read more

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Nichole G.
4/17/2017

5 star ratingCould not be happier with our stay. What a charming little inn. The rooms were adorable! And the complimentary breakfast was delish. They had bikes you could borrow and everything was a shot walk from the hotel. Don't hesitate to book.

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Ally J.
4/11/2017

5 star ratingWe stayed at petit soleil for my brothers winter graduation from cal poly. It was wonderful! There was 16 of us so we took up half the rooms! The girls that checked us in and served the wine and apps/breakfast... read more

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Maddy A.
12/19/2016

5 star ratingLate review from a stay last year during our wedding anniversary. Stayed here with hubby, 10 year old daughter and 7 year old son, as well as our puppy. This place was the epitome of home away from home. The... read more

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G N.
11/12/2016

5 star ratingLove this place....great ambience very quiet and so adorable. Great front desk service. Not your typical hotel. Feels like you're in a different place in the world. Def recommend this place.

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Vanessa C.
9/03/2016

5 star ratingThis is probably my 5th or 6th time staying at Petit i cannot say enough good things about it. The staff and owners are wonderful! So welcoming and friendly. And always eager to make sure you are comfortable throughout  the... read more

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Melissa H.
8/21/2016

5 star ratingThis has been my favorite place to stay in SLO since 2004 when I first booked a room.

Petit Soleil is an amazing bed and breakfast with exceptional room quality, service, and food. The morning begins with a full breakfast bar... read more

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Andy S.
7/18/2016

5 star ratingGreat stay. I was put up here by a company I was interviewing with. After stepping into my room and then breakfast I can see why.

The room was very quaint and warm. The breakfast area and the food were great... read more

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Claudia B.
7/17/2016

5 star ratingWe really enjoyed staying at this B&B with our pup RIley! When we arrived, we were greeted with a treat or our dog and offered beverages and cookies. The rooms were really clean and the beds were amazingly comfy with... read more

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Alex L.
7/04/2016