Top Airbnb Rental Management Companies in Malaysia

Malaysia is one of the most visited countries in Southeast Asia and attracts travelers from all over the world.

It’s not strange, with its comfortable weather, English-speaking population, cultural heritage, and diverse cuisine.

Here, you can find beautiful islands like Rendang, Langkawi, and Tioman. Cities like Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Malacca, and Penang get tens of millions of visits yearly.

Renting units on Airbnb can indeed be lucrative if you work with the right partners that can manage the unit and the listing for you. This is particularly the case if you don’t reside in Malaysia or don’t have the time.

In this article, we review the leading Airbnb management companies. Most of the companies collaborate with similar websites as well, to maximize yields.

1. Cobnb

Cobnb is a leading BnB management provider and separated from Airbnb. It collaborates with many renowned partners, including names like Allianz, Airbnb, Hartamas, Booking, Trivago, and Tan & Tan.

The company was established in 2017 and has helped many service providers since. Below are some key figures that prove Cobnb’s success over the past years:

• Listings: 1,321
• Total guests: 737,040
• Monthly check-ins: 24,568
• 5-star reviews: 51,593

Cobnb can help you decorate your unit to maximize rents and occupancy rates. They offer end-to-end services and help you assure customer satisfaction, making the unit readily available before each client arrives.

Services

• Co-Managed BnB
• Professional Photography
• Review Management
• Real Estate Advisory Investment
• Maintenance
• Short Term Rental Management
• Interior Design
• Manage Check In & Check Out
• Cleaning
• Customer Service
• Laundry

Location

B3-2-10, Solaris Dutamas, Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur 50480 WP, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2. Plush Services

Plush Services is a leading service provider that helps landlords to list and manage their units on Airbnb.

In addition to Airbnb, the company collaborates with various service providers, including names like Trivago, Agoda, Booking, Hotels, and Expedia.

They also work with the famous Chinese brand Ctrip, the leading accommodation booking provider for overseas units in China. The company has more than 40 employees and can proudly present the following figures:

• 700 Rooms managed
• 38,400 Stays Completed so far
• 153,600 Guests catered to

The company has been mentioned or featured on websites like Techinasia, The Star, EdgeProp, Airbnb, and e27.

Services

Plush Services offers end-to-end solutions, helping you to maximize your rents, occupancy rates, and customer reviews:

• Interior design
• Professional photography
• Property listing
• Dynamic pricing optimization
• Cleaning
• Repair & maintenance
• Guest concierge
• Guest check-ins
• Admin & paperwork
• Insurance coverage

Location

A2-17-3 Soho Suites KLCC, 50450 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

3. LazyHost

LazyHost is a leading BnB service provider, not only in Malaysia, but also in Singapore, Vietnam, and Thailand. The cities covered include Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, and Ho Chi Minh City.

Thus, if you have rental units in these countries, LazyHost is a trustworthy and suitable company to use as a one-stop service provider.

Landlords have flexible payment options and LazyHost uses advanced algorithms to maximize yields.

For more detailed information, I recommend you visit LazyHost’s website directly or give them a call.

Services

• Customer Management
• Booking
• Communication
• Key Exchanges
• Professional Cleaning
• Guest Screening
• Photography
• 24hr Guest Check-in
• Email communication

Location

Jalan Anjung, Regalia Residence, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

4. Perfect Host

Perfect Host is a leading BnB management company that offers easy setup processes for landlords. The company offers two options, automatically managed or personally managed.

The latter option comes with a slightly higher commission.

Perfect Host offers all services needed for landlords who don’t have the time to manage rentals or simply don’t live in Malaysia. You can review projects currently managed on the website.

Services

• Listing Creation
• Professional Photography
• Dynamic Pricing
• Personalized Updates
• Laundry
• Guest Screening & Approval
• Cleaning
• Manage Guest Check-In & Out
• Interior Designing
• Professional Maintenance
• Restocking Essential
• Guest Communication

Location

Perfect Host (M) Sdn. Bhd., 11th Floor, No. 566, Jalan Ipoh, 51200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

5. WIDEBED

WIDEBED has been around since 2011 and manages all the aspects of a successful rental management program. You can get started in as little as three steps and the website is easy to use.

WIDEBED can help with both short-term rentals, as well as long-term tenants. Thanks to their wide presence, you’ll be able to use their services in different Southeast Asian countries.

Services

• Key management
• Check-in/out
• Professional cleaning
• Laundry services
• Copywriting
• Photography
• Pricing optimization
• 24/7 emergency on-call

They can also help with renovations, maintenance, and staging. You can also buy various home products on the website.

Location

Unit 01-02 & Unit 01-03, 1st Floor Micasa Shoppes, 368-A, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur

FAQ

Below you can find some commonly asked questions and our replies. Feel free to write a comment below if you have any input to the article or other questions.

Can non-residents rent out units on Airbnb?

Yes, your country of residence has no impact on whether you can rent out units on Airbnb or not. As long as you pay the relevant taxes and follow local regulations, foreigners have no obstacles to do so.

Can service providers list my unit on other websites?

Yes, as mentioned above, most service providers work with the most well-known companies such as Trivago, Booking, and Ctrip, for example. I suggest you consult each provider for up-to-date information.