Simba is having a rare sale - get 30% off new mattresses and best-sellers

Simba sales don't come around often. A blanket 30% off is rarer still - and rarer again when it stretches across their entire range, brand new cooling technology included.

Our woman&home team are staunch Simba sleepers. We've tried and tested the full range of Simba's award-winning mattresses, so we know exactly where to point you for the biggest savings on their best cooling mattresses, their most supportive picks for back pain, and the models that look after the planet as well as your beauty sleep.

We'd usually tell you to shop around before committing to a mattress. But with almost £2,000 off some of their best mattresses, there's no question about where to spend your money this time. Here's how to bag yourself a proper upgrade for your deepest, most restorative sleep.

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• Mattress Online: Up to 20% off best-sellers

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Which Simba mattress should I buy?

We have a whole page dedicated to the different types of Simba mattresses because choosing the right mattress can be the most challenging part of the shopping process. Let me simplify things by breaking down Simba's offerings for you. There are two lines, the Hybrid and the Foam. The Hybrid is the most popular, ever-expanding line, which balances springs, micro-springs, and memory foam for a scientifically optimized sleep set-up.

If you’re on a budget, Simba’s foam mattresses are designed to cultivate that sink-in feeling. They use open-cell technology, which makes them better at cooling than all other memory foam mattresses. The thing they lack is supportive springs. However, if that’s not an essential part of your sleep routine, you can save money whilst sleeping on the very best affordable mattresses we've tested.

If the Hybrids sound like a good fit, here’s everything you need to know about how they cater to different sleepers. I’ll also cover the foam mattress details - read on.

• The Hybrid Essential is one brand's latest models in its Hybrid series. It's 20cm deep, with four layers: one supportive foam base layer, one Aerocoil spring layer for comfort, a patented Simbatex layer for controlling temperature, and a hypoallergenic breathable sleep surface. It features up to 1,500 pocket springs in its spring layer, which help towards even weight distribution and keep the surface from imprinting too heavily.
• The Simba Hybrid Original is the brand's bestselling mattress. It's 25cm deep, with five layers: two supportive base layers, two layers for comfort, a patented titanium Aerocoil spring layer, and a breathable sleep surface. It features up to 2,500 pocket springs in its spring layer. This is one that is designed to suit you, no matter what your sleeping position, which perhaps explains why it's the brand's bestseller.
• The Simba Hybrid Pro comes with more comfort and support at 28cm deep with seven layers and up to 5,000 pocket springs. Its breathable surface is softer than that on the Original and it comes with not one but two titanium Aerocoil spring layers for extra comfort and bounce and a natural wool layer that helps regulate temperature and promote a cooler night's sleep.

• The Simba Hybrid Luxe is the brand's most advanced mattress model, at 31cm deep with 10 layers and up to 6,000 springs. It comes with the same layers as the Pro and a carbon steel spring layer for extra comfort, a cashmere-soft bamboo wool layer, and the softest, most breathable sleep surface available in the brand's mattresses with open-cell casing too.
• The Simba Hybrid Ultra is an exciting addition to the brand's repertoire. It boasts a tremendous thirteen layers of natural materials (kapok, wool, and bamboo), their signature FusionCool heat technology, and 8,500 springs (including 4,000 titanium micro springs, 3,500 high-carbon springs, supportive micro springs, and 1,000 barrel springs for edge-to-edge support). The top layer is the brand's lightest, most breathable fabric tech yet, perfect for hot sleepers, who still want fresh, springy, supportive layers
• The Simba Earth is the brand's latest range. They're a sustainable collection for those seeking a more eco-friendly sleep set-up. There are three different models in the range, all of which are foam and glue-free (so 100% recyclable). If you look into the materials, they're all-natural: cashmere, mohair, and silk. There's even Yorkshire-grown hemp and flax and UK-sourced wool. The entry-level option is their Source, with six layers of comfortable, durable materials. Then the Earth offers more comfort zones, another, breathable layer, and enhanced pressure relief. Finally, the Apex is crafted from 8 layers, including silk, cashmere, and mohair.

Simba's more affordable foam mattresses don't compromise on quality. There are two foam mattresses in Simba's current line and both are CetriPur certified. This means they're verified as free from CFCs and other ozone-depleting substances as well as free from added phthalates and harmful metals such as mercury or lead, and include safe, non-toxic levels of fire retardants.

• The SimbaTex Essential is the brand’s affordable, open-cell foam mattress. It’s actually one of the most supportive and elastic foam mattresses on the market, according to customer reviews. It boasts three layers, engineered to maximise comfort. These are a breathable (Oeko-tex-100 standard) knitted layer, which is tucked on top of a cooling, SimbaTex (patented cooling) layer. This is cleverly designed with open-cell technology and graphite to diffuse body heat when you sleep. The final layer is a high-density zoned base, offering maximal sink-in support.
• The SimbaTex Mattress is a cooler, fresher option, perfect for hot sleepers who don't want their deep sleep needs to break the bank. This has all the layers of the Essential, although the knitted cover is removable, plus there's an extra layer too which offers crenelated, zone support which minimises motion transfer and help with problem pain areas.

Is Simba worth investing in?

We asked our homes editor, Tamara Kelly, if she thinks Simba mattresses are worth the investment. "Simba is one the original memory foam mattress producers, pioneers who sought modern technology to explore how memory foam could enhance springs with a hybrid mattress design", she said.

"I remember them being the first to change my mind about memory foam: once a disbeliever, Simba had the job of convincing me that I could sleep as well on memory foam as the original pocket spring mattress designs. But the results of trying the original Simba mattress spoke for themselves. Can't imagine life without a hybrid mattress now."

Tamara Kelly

Tamara is a highly experienced homes and interiors journalist, with a career spanning 20 years. Tamara has spent the last 17 years working with the style teams at, Woman & Home, Country Homes & Interiors and Ideal Home, and it’s with these award-winning teams that she gained a wealth of knowledge and honed her skills and passion for shopping, styling and writing about every aspect of lifestyle and interiors.

How often do Simba mattresses go on sale?

The last big Simba sale was in the New Years Sales, and before that it was your classic dates: Black Friday, July, Boxing Day. Occasionally, instead of a traditional sale, Simba gave away freebies with every full-priced mattress sale. So, as you can see, a genuinely good deal doesn't come around often.

When Simba started out, they had almost constant sales. So much so, you could as good as disregard the retail price. However, in the last year brands such as Emma and Simba have had an overhaul, reducing the sticker price, so you can get a more affordable mattress even at full price.

Simultaneously, they've unfortunately reduced the scale and frequency of their sales, but that doesn't mean that they’ve disappeared altogether. We can almost always find some sort of deal on Simba's products, whether it’s a bundle package or a saving in their Boxing Day, summer, Black Friday sales.

If you’ve spotted a model you like and the sale prices aren't cutting it, it’s worth having a look at Simba’s refurbished models. These are the ones which people tested but sent back because they didn’t quite suit their specific sleeping style. Simba’s expert team completely refresh the mattress, checking all the metrics, so that it completely matches their brand-new model. The only sacrifice you’ll have is that your trial period drops from 200 days to just 30 and your warranty will only be for one year. However, if you think you can make up your mind in a month, you have nothing to lose.

How long do Simba mattresses last?

A good mattress should last you 10 years maximum and Simba does just that. After that, it will need changing, from both a hygiene and support perspective.

I think you also need to know is that Simba offers you a 200-day trial with your mattress. If it’s not suiting how you sleep, they’ll collect it and take it away from you, for free. I’ve read through customer reviews and they unanimously agree that Simba makes this easy for you. There are no quibbles and a whole lot of trust is put into you and your honesty.

If you and your Simba are a match-ress made in heaven (sorry) and you choose to keep it, Simba offers you a ten-year guarantee. The company was only founded in 2015, so we have yet to test the longevity and capabilities of the mattress outside of its warranty. However, even if we could, we wouldn’t recommend holding onto even the most premium mattress for longer than seven to ten years.

Over the years, your mattress soaks up sweat, dead skin, and other dust and dirt (sorry for the unglamorous details). The seven to ten-year period is the cut-off point, where trying to get value for money results in cheating yourself out of optimal sleep hygiene. Furthermore, the springs and memory foam will have a lot less bounce, cushion, and air, so your joint and spinal health will suffer whilst you sleep too.

The good news is that Simba mattresses are 100% recyclable, so yours won’t be joining the 8.5 million which end up on UK rubbish heaps each year. Even better, when you buy a Simba mattress, they’ll collect and dispose of your old one. They couldn’t make the process any easier.

Other mattress deals

While Simba are experts in all things sleep, they’re not the only option worth considering. We’ve highlighted a few other brands you might want to explore before investing in a new mattress.

• Best mattress deals: we round up all the best brands and the biggest savings in one place
• Nectar mattress savings: our team has curated their best deals across all memory foam models
• Emma mattress sales: the brand has a sale on at the moment, with up to 50% off their bed-in-a-box mattress range

How to choose a mattress

Choosing a mattress and knowing what you need can feel overwhelming, which is why I've spoken with experts, listened to all the sleep podcasts, read the sleep books, and done some deep dives into sleep research papers. It turns out. there's even more science to the way we sleep than you might think.

You'll obviously want to think about budget, bed size, and allergens, but the fundamental type of mattress you opt for needs to be calculated by assessing how you sleep. Here are the key sleep factors you need to consider:

Sleep position

There are lots of factors which go into choosing your mattress and the position you sleep in is one of the most significant. If you sleep on your back, you'll probably need a firm or hybrid mattress to give you enough support to keep your spine aligned as you sleep. If you're a side sleeper, your shoulders and hips will have more pressure put on them. A memory foam or pillow top mattress should offer the perfect balance of sink-in softness and support. Stomach sleepers are generally advised away from this position because it can put significant stress on your spine. However, if this is the only way you can sleep. try choosing a mattress for maximum support, normally a hybrid mattress will do the trick. If you're a combination sleeper, try a medium-firm mattress to blend comfort and support. Memory foam will be a waste of money since the body contouring isn't fixed. However, latex and other foams could work instead.

Comfort levels

Whilst it might be tempting to dive straight into sink-in bedding, there's so much more you'll need to consider. A memory foam bed might feel good at first, but if you regularly suffer from lower back or neck pain, you need a much firmer mattress which offers enough support to keep your spine neutral. Mattresses cannot cure back pain. You should always see a doctor, but they can help with some symptoms.

Body type

Every body is different, which means you'll be loading your spine and joints differently when you try to drift off. If you have a lower body weight, you'll probably want a softer mattress, because medium-firm mattresses end up feeling firm. People who are heavier might want a hybrid mattress to give them more support, whilst offering some softness. If you have a larger frame or you're more than 6 feet tall, you might also want to look at longer mattresses.

Price

How much your mattress costs will likely depend on where it was made; the type of mattress that you're buying; the brand; and the material quality. If your mattress offers temperature regulation, customization zones, motion isolation, pain relief features, or a pillow top, you might be paying more too.

Size

This seems pretty obvious, but you need to make sure your mattress fits the size of your bed. Check your frame dimensions against the manufacturer's.