Best mattresses: 6 buys for a better night’s sleep 2025
New research from Direct Line has outlined what a sleep deprived nation in the UK is.
A shocking 14% of Brits (7.5 million people) are surviving on dangerously low levels of sleep each night, getting less than five hours. A whopping 71% of UK adults aren’t getting the recommended 7-9 hours sleep each night either, which is crucial to having a productive day.
It’s not just productivity you need to worry about though. Poor sleep is closely linked with serious health conditions including cardiac issues, dementia and diabetes.
A new mattress could go a long way to helping you to get the right amount of good rest.
What to look for in a mattress?
We spend roughly a third of our lives in bed, so it’s worth spending to get a top quality mattress. But what features do we need to look for?
Comfort
Comfort might seem obvious, but what is comfortable for some can be not so for others. Some of us prefer a softer mattress while others would rather a firmer model.
Some of us tend to sleep hot and enjoy the airflow that a coil support system can provide, but others prefer sleeping in their bed and would rather an all foam model. It all depends on who will be using it.
Support
This refers to how well a mattress will handle your body weight. A stronger support will limit sinking or sagging while providing an even surface for your body, whereas a less supportive mattress will typically dip in areas where most of your weight is concentrated.
The base layers of a mattress is responsible for how supportive it is, so these components are known as the support core.
The right mattress for you
Your sleep position, body type and personal preference are also major factors in finding the perfect mattress.
If you’re a side sleeper, you’ll likely need cushioning around your shoulders and hips. Whereas back and stomach sleepers, will need extra support around their midsection, and will also likely need a firmer mattress.
Your body type is also a big factor. The more you weigh, the deeper your body will sink into your mattress . If you weigh less than 130 pounds, you might prefer a softer mattress that will cushion your body, but if you weigh considerably more a firmer mattress will stop you sinking.
These aren’t always accurate though, it does come down ultimately to personal preference.
What is the best mattress?
There are so many to choose from, but thankfully the team at Good Homes is here to help.
We have tried, tested and approved many as part of our Good Homes Approved programme so are qualified to recommend the best offerings on the market.
Making sure you have the right mattress for you and your needs is a vital part of designing your bedroom. Whether you love a soft fluffy mattress or one that offers a lot of back support, here are six of the best mattresses to suit any budget.
Sleep 8 iSense Hybrid Premier
Providing the comfort and support of a traditional mattress alongside the benefits of a dual-sided adjustable, cooling technology and real time sleep tracking. This is one for the modern age.
The iSense patented comfort control technology means you and your partner can enjoy a sleep experience that’s personalised just for you.
The mattress actually integrates with a sleep sensor too track your quality of sleep, providing insights to improve your sleep for the long term.
At a glance
- Dual adjustability
- Cooling technology
- Massage feature
- Anti snore feature
- Smartphone compatible
- Pocket coils
- Sleep tracking
- Smart mattress iSense hybrid premier, from £2,399 for a single from Sleep8 – buy here
Simba Hybrid Ultra
The Simba Hybrid Ultra is designed with luxury in mind.
It’s made from natural materials offering optimum support, with Simba’s highest ever spring count which means premium comfort.
The Simba Hybrid Ultra is made with the company’s own blend of kapok, wool and bamboo which gives an extra fresh top layer to the mattress.
It hits the perfect balance of being firm, will still making you feel like you’re sleeping on a soft, cosy bed.
The Hybrid is so called because it combines both foam and springs to give your body optimum comfort.
At a glance
- Made from natural materials
- Simba’s highest ever spring count
- Combines foam and springs
- Made in the UK
- Good Homes Approved
- Simba Hybrid Ultra mattress, £1,481.22 for a single – buy here
REM-Fit 600 Lux Hybrid mattress
The REM-fit 600 Lux Hybrid is the first memory-foam layer to incorporate zoning, which is usually reserved for the base of a mattress.
This smart feature ensures an even spread of pressure across the entire mattress, no matter whether you sleep on your side, back or front.
The open-cell construction, which REM-Fit claims is 30 times more breathable than traditional memory foam, helps to reduce the amount of heat retained in the mattress – regulating your temperature while you sleep – and is complemented by a removeable thermo-regulatory cover that’s machine washable and hypoallergenic.
This product has been recommended by the Good Homes Approved test team: “This mattress cradles the weight of the body, providing a soft and sumptuous feel, whilst still delivering great support without the without that weird sinking feeling you can get with some memory foam mattresses.”
At a glance
- Soft-to-medium firmness
- 3,500 short and tall pocket springs
- 100-night money back guarantee
- 15 year guarantee
- REM-fit 600 Lux hybrid mattress, from £399 for a single – buy here
Emma Hybrid Original Mattress
The Emma hybrid original mattress has a temperature-regulating top cover made from breathable Airgocell foam, which absorbs moisture and keeps air flowing through the mattress.
#Visco-elastic memory foam contours to your body and distributes pressure evenly across the mattress.
It also features HRX foam, which provides the necessary counter pressure to keep your spine aligned and to support your back.
At a glance
- Medium firmness
- Foam mattress
- Made in the UK
- 200-night money back guarantee
- 10 year guarantee
- Emma Hybrid Original Mattress, £289 for a single – buy here
Simba Earth Sleep
The Simba Earth Source mattress is delivered flat for immediate comfort—no waiting, no fuss.
It has Quadcore springs, so unlike traditional mattresses (that rely on rows of springs), QuadCore springs are grouped in fours – specifically engineered to reduce motion transfer.
This clever approach eliminates the disruptive ‘ripple effect’ you might experience with standard sprung mattresses – meaning a more peaceful, undisturbed sleep!
Plus, a practical yet thoughtful touch: four sturdy handles make it easy to move the mattress whenever needed.
At a glance
- Crafted using sustainable materials
- Made in the UK
- Handles to ease moving around
- Perfect balance of soft and firm
- Good Homes Approved
The Lux mattress
The Brook + Wilde Lux is a hybrid mattress with 6 distinct layers: a breathable mattress cover, cooling memory foam layer, 2,000 mini pocket springs, a layer of supportive foam, 1,000 larger springs and a large foam support base.
Brook + Wilde’s unique ‘wave technology’ ensures the right levels of support and pressure distribution which helps to provide better spinal alignment, while its memory foam layer seeks to avoid disturbance from fidgety partners.
This product has been recommended by the Good Homes Approved test team.
At a glance
- Medium firmness
- 3,000 short and tall pocket springs
- 100-night money back guarantee
- 10 year guarantee
- The Lux Mattress, £595 for a single from Brook and Wilde Sleep – buy here
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