Koala Reviews 

1,393
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Considering 615 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Many customers frequently mention that the booking process is extremely straightforward and simple, while also praising the highly intuitive and user-friendly website platform. Consumers warmly appreciate the helpful staff members and consistently enjoy remarkably smooth transactions when organizing all of their holiday accommodations. Some reviewers were not happy with response times, noting that it frequently takes multiple business days to receive replies or final listing approvals. A few other people also felt that communicating with support teams can sometimes be challenging when trying to get detailed answers for urgent questions.

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Booking process

Consumers find booking process to be positive, noting that it is very easy and simple to navigate... See more

User experience

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of user experience, noting that the platform is easy to navigate,... See more

Response time

Clients share ambiguous opinions on response time, with many reporting frustration over lengthy delays and... See more

Service

People report positive experiences with service, describing it as fast, easy, and secure. Reviewers... See more

Website

Reviewers mention positive feedback about website, highlighting that the platform is simple to use and makes... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Payment for sales on properties advertised is exceptional and appreciated. Communication is sometime a little slow getting to the right people and it seems like a lengthy time to get property rentals... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was pretty easy so far. The owner host has been very gracious and went beyond to make sure our mobility issues were known by the resort and will work with us. I've owned, traded and rented timesh... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Koala is AWESOME. I have used their platform as both a Host and Guest with exceptional results. Rent Resort stays with absolute confidence! As a Host, Koala's services are vastly superior to Redwe... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The only pause I would have to a full review of excellence is the time lag. We did not know if the unit we requested to reserve was available for a full 24 hours, and we still have not heard back abou... See more

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Company details

  1. #16 of 26 best companies in Vacation Rental
  2. #3 of 3 best companies in Holiday Apartment Rental
  3. #1 of 3 best companies in Resort
  4. #3 of 4 best companies in Self-Catering Accommodation
  5. #2 of 3 best companies in Timeshare Agency
  6. #153 of 204 best companies in Travel Agency

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Koala is the world’s fastest growing timeshare marketplace. Rent exclusively from owners and save on the world's best resorts for your next vacation.

Book with Confidence Guarantee. You’re covered when you book on KOALA.

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Where Hotel Meets Home.
Imagine finding that perfect home rental for your family vacation. Now, imagine that when you arrive, staff from your favorite hotel are there to meet you at the door, check you in, and provide exceptional service throughout your stay. That’s what it’s like when you book with KOALA.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Koala was the owner of/or person in…

Koala was the owner of/or person in charge of the listing. The listing was confirmed and then the next day cancelled. I had to rebook and it ended up costing me almost double. No discount was offered or anything for the error on their end.

September 4, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am trying to cancel my reservation…

I am trying to cancel my reservation and it will not let me. One site says confirmed and another says pending.

August 31, 2026
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Reply from Koala

Hi Kim, we’re sorry for the confusion regarding your reservation status and cancellation. We’ve reached out to you by email to assist with this directly.

For situations like this, you can always feel free to contact us directly at hello@go-koala.com and we’ll be happy to help. We appreciate your patience and look forward to getting this resolved for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The confirmation was quick and the host…

The confirmation was quick and the host was quick to respond to questions. Got an excellent rate for a last minute trip for a place we really wanted to stay. No issues in checking in and everything went smoothly. Great experience!

August 21, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Koala is the best for renting

Smooth and quick pay,emt

August 23, 2026
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Reply from Koala

We’re happy to hear the payment process was smooth and quick. Thanks for choosing Koala and sharing your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very efficient system.

I enjoyed my booking experience and the efficiency of my unit getting rented.

August 21, 2026
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Reply from Koala

We’re thrilled you had a great experience. Here’s to many more smooth and successful bookings with Koala!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Contact with Koala is fast and easy

Contact with Koala is fast and easy. listing easy and fair price.

August 6, 2026
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Reply from Koala

We’re glad to hear you’ve found communication and listing easy, with pricing that works for you. Thanks for your support, Mike!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

It didn’t need to be so frustrating.

Our biggest complaint was the time it took for anyone to get back to us when we needed to speak to someone or had a question. It was a minimum of 2 business days, sometimes longer. And when someone does reply they didn’t answer all the questions. It’s very frustrating. The communication is extremely poor and you can’t call….its all email or text. The most frustrating part was being scolded by a representative. An insinuation that my asking questions was taking time away from Koala staff and that we were taking money out of their pockets. I then had a representative tell me I misinterpreted what the representative wrote….even though they wrote that I was taking food and money from them by asking the questions I did.

The good…they set up our rental page nicely and fairly quickly. When we had a request to rent, I actually had a rep call me to answer my question. I wouldn’t do it again though.

August 13, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a great experience!

Had a great experience! Everything went smoothly! Already booked our next trip!!

August 18, 2026
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Reply from Koala

We’re thrilled you had such a great experience, Dawn! Hope you have another fantastic trip!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The only pause I would have to a full…

The only pause I would have to a full review of excellence is the time lag. We did not know if the unit we requested to reserve was available for a full 24 hours, and we still have not heard back about a question on the amenities of the kitchen and bed.

August 18, 2026
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Reply from Koala

We appreciate your honest feedback. We’re glad you felt confident in the booking process, and we’re sorry for the delays in getting confirmation and answering your questions. We’ll continue working to make communication faster and more seamless.

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