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The Nectar mattress is the latest must-have sleep product in the UK.
It comes with a unique "forever warranty" and a revolutionary 365-day trial period.
This is excellent news for you. 🥳
But is the actual mattress any good?
We tried it out and share everything you need to know in our full Nectar mattress review.
Check it out below. 👇
The Nectar is one of the most comfortable mattresses we've ever slept on. 😴
That's saying a lot!
Nectar Sleep is actually owned by the same company that produces the more premium DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid mattress.
With the Nectar, it's almost as if you're getting the premium product for a much better price!
Even though the Nectar is an excellent mattress for a wide variety of sleepers, it won't be the best choice for all.
We deep-dive into all these points further down. 👇
But, first, let's look at the composition of the Nectar mattress.
The Nectar is an all-foam mattress comprised of three high-density foam layers.
The Nectar mattress layers are:
All foams used in the Nectar mattress are Certipur-certified.
This means that they are free from any toxins or harmful chemicals. 🧪
We'll expand upon the cooling cover further down.
For now, let's take an in-depth look at the Nectar mattress foam layers. 🧐
The top layer of the Nectar mattress is made of polyfoam.
Previous versions of the mattress had a "smart gel memory foam layer" as the top comfort layer. 👩🔬
The dynamic support foam was a transitional layer underneath.
In the UK, the polyfoam layer is at the very top.
This not only changes the way the mattress feels but also helps regulate body temperature better. 👍
The second layer is made of high-quality memory foam.
Memory foam is known for its body-contouring comfort and ability to relieve pressure points.
This layer gives the mattress excellent orthopaedic properties and extra comfort.
The cold foam base layer provides support and stability.
It is divided into seven comfort zones.
These are designed to give your body the proper support exactly where it needs it most to keep your spine in a healthy alignment. 🦴
How exactly does this work?
The contour zones allow the foams to:
Healthy spinal alignment prevents back and shoulder pains. 👌
The Nectar is often described as a medium-firm mattress.
But, we'd certainly rank it on the firmer end of the scale. 🧱
We've rated it at 7 out of 10 on the Sleep Hero firmness scale, where 1 is the softest and 10 is the firmest.
The firmer feel is due to the top polyfoam layer.
This will give you more of that "lying on top of the mattress" sensation than that "lying in a mattress" feel that's common with memory foam mattresses.
You'll get some sinkage from the middle layer of memory foam, but this won't be as pronounced as with other memory foam mattresses. 🥳
This also explains why the Nectar mattress feels more similar to hybrid mattresses, like the Simba Hybrid, than to other memory foam mattresses like the Emma Original or Eve Original.
To give you a comprehensive Nectar mattress review, we wanted to rely on a bit of maths to help better explain the firmness and feel of the Nectar. 🧮
So we measured how deeply we sank into the foams in various positions.
By measuring sinkage, you can estimate how supportive the mattress will be for different sleepers.
It also gives a good indication of overall firmness.
We used two test sleepers for our Nectar mattress review and measured their sinkage depths in various positions.
We always measure at the same place:
This ensures fair & accurate results. 👩⚖️
Here are our findings:
| Person A (1.75 m / 54 kg) | Person B (1.78 m / 70 kg) | |
| Sleeping on the back | 4 cm (1.5 inches) | 5 cm (1.9 inches) |
| Sleeping on the side | 5 cm (1.9 inches) | 5 cm (1.9 inches) |
| Sleeping on the stomach | 4 cm (1.5 inches) | 5 cm (1.9 inches) |
As you can see, sinkage depths for different sleeping positions and body weights are very similar.
The values are standard for firmer mattresses.
They also affirm the overall stability & support of the mattress.
Neither of our test sleepers sank in too deeply. 👌
This means that the Nectar mattress can offer the right amount of support for average-weight sleepers, regardless of sleeping position.
You'll also notice that sinkage in the side position is a little more pronounced.
This suggests that even the lighter sleeper can sink in more deeply when sleeping on the side. 👩
The extra sinkage allows the hips and shoulders to drop down further and helps with optimal spinal alignment.
Despite the firm feel, the mattress offers enough sinkage to feel great, no matter your sleeping position.
It's interesting to note, though, that side sinkage depths were the same for both sleepers, but back and stomach sinkage depths increased with larger builds.
This is indicative of the fact that sinkage is likely to further increase as the weight of the sleeper increases. ⚖️
Heavier-weight back or stomach sleepers may find the Nectar mattress too soft.
It also won't be able to support them as well.
Edge support refers to the amount of support a mattress gives at the very edge. 🧗♂️
Ideally, support will be equal across the entire mattress.
But this is not always the case - especially with memory foam mattresses.
Edge support with the Nectar mattress is average. 🏔
You won't get the feeling that you're sliding off the edge of the bed, but it won't give you as much edge support as a pocket sprung mattress or premium foam mattresses with extra reinforcements.
Average edge support isn't the worst thing in the world.
But, it can affect your purchasing decision.
This is especially true if you're sharing your bed with a partner - or if you often need a moment to sit on the side of your bed before getting up to start the day. ☕️
If you're sharing your bed, you won't be able to rely on the entire length and width of the mattress.
This is why couples should buy a larger mattress, like the king Nectar mattress. 👑
A larger size will ensure that both you and your partner will have enough space to move comfortably.
If great edge support is non-negotiable, we'd recommend looking at pocket sprung or hybrid mattresses like the Otty Hybrid.
The Nectar mattress is one of the most comfortable mattresses we've tried.
It's the Goldilocks of mattresses. 👩
Not too firm, not too soft, but just right.
The Nectar mattress offers exceptional support to average-weight sleepers in any position.
It also offers good support for lighter-weight and average-weight stomach and back sleepers.
We found the Nectar mattress most comfortable when sleeping on the side.
This may seem surprising for a firmer mattress. 😲
But the Nectar manages to introduce complementary layers:
This makes the Nectar mattress a perfect choice for side sleepers. 😃
Why?
Let's explore.
The heavier parts of your body, like the hips and shoulders, can sink into the softer foams.
But the lighter parts of your body, which exert less pressure on the mattress, will remain well supported.
This fine balance of sinkage and support ensures optimal spinal alignment.
Spinal alignment is vital in every sleeping position.
But this is even more so for side sleepers - primarily because it's more challenging to achieve. 🤯
A mattress that's too soft or too firm won't allow for spinal alignment.
This can result in severe lower back pain.
The Nectar is a memory foam mattress.
It offers the typical memory effect - and even to a greater degree than some competitive brands!
What is the memory effect?
When pressure is applied to the foam, it will form an indent and stay in position for a short period before returning to its original shape.
This memory imprint gives a memory foam mattress its usual body-hugging comfort.
Take a look at the memory effect demonstrated in the images below:
This memory effect also makes memory foam mattresses an excellent orthopaedic choice.
Why?
Because the foam moulds so perfectly to your body, it provides good pressure relief and allows your muscles to relax.
This will help relieve aches and pains.
We'd recommend the Nectar to people of average weight and size (under 90 kg / 198 lbs) who prefer a firmer mattress.
The mattress is also suited to heavier-weight sleepers - the Nectar can support over 290 kg (639 lbs)!
It can support heavier-weight side sleepers very well, who will sink in deeply enough for optimal spinal alignment.
But, heavier weight stomach and back sleepers may find that the mattress doesn't support them well enough.
Despite its firm foundation, this is still a memory foam mattress, after all.
The foams are designed to be soft and supportive.
In addition, memory foam tends to heat up during the night and become softer.
This means that support may decrease throughout the night as the foams become softer. 😕
Pocket sprung and hybrid mattresses generally offer better support than all-foam mattresses.
The Eve Premium Hybrid is a suitable alternative. 👌
This mattress combines foams with pocket springs, so it's able to offer more support than an all-foam mattress.
On the flip side, very light-weight sleepers may find the Nectar mattress a little too firm.
We also wouldn't recommend the Nectar for children. 🧒
Lighter-weight sleepers may not be heavy enough to sink into the foams sufficiently.
This can result in that uncomfortable "sleeping on a table" sensation and result in back pains.
However, according to customer reviews, a good mattress topper can quickly fix this problem and offer a softer upper layer.
Memory foam tends to retain more heat than other types of foam. 🥵
Memory foam mattresses often feel hotter and clammier than standard foam mattresses.
But the top layer of the Nectar is designed to be more breathable and allow for better temperature regulation. ❄️
Combining this breathable memory foam with the adaptive cooling cover provides non-stop airflow.
Continuous airflow moves heat and moisture away from the body. 💨
This provides for a cooler and more comfortable sleep.
We didn't feel too hot or sweaty while sleeping on the mattress for our Nectar review.
But:
We tested the mattress in winter, and we slept warmer than on a pocket sprung mattress.
If you feel hot quickly or sweat a lot, then a pocket sprung mattress may be a better choice for you.
These are generally much cooler. 🧊
A hybrid mattress, which combines foam with springs, is also a good choice.
Our favourite hybrid is the Simba mattress.
If you prefer all-foam mattresses, we'd suggest making use of Nectar's trial period to see if it's cool enough for you.
Luckily, Nectar gives you a full 365 days to try out the mattress!
When deciding on whether a mattress is good for couples, we look at motion transfer and edge support.
We've already looked at edge support above, which refers to the support at the side of the mattress.
But what is motion transfer?
In essence, motion transfer refers to the transfer of movement through a mattress. 🎾
A mattress with low motion transfer doesn't allow movement to be carried through.
This means it's improbable that you'll feel your partner toss and turn at night or wake up if they come to bed later than you.
The Nectar has low motion transfer, which is excellent for couples. 👩❤️👨
We didn't feel our partner come to bed after us at all.
But:
We occasionally felt our partner move on the bed during the night. 🤔
This wasn't the case with the Emma Original mattress.
It may be due to the upper support layer of the mattress.
But, the movements weren't severe enough to be uncomfortable.
We'd still recommend that couples choose a larger mattress size for optimal comfort, especially considering the lower edge support. 👌
Double mattresses may be the standard, but we'd recommend investing in a king-size bed or larger.
The Nectar mattress features an elegantly designed cover in neutral colours.
We loved the quilted top cover - it's soft, thick, and luxurious. ✨
Unfortunately, the Nectar mattress cover doesn't have any side handles. 😔
This makes the mattress a little more challenging to move around.
We also struggled a bit while changing our sheets, as we couldn't grab the mattress to lift it out of our bed frame.
A cover with side handles makes turning or carrying the mattress easier, which is very convenient.
Most bed-in-a-box mattresses, like the Simba Hybrid or Eve Premium Hybrid, have side handles.
While the mattress cover is removable, Nectar UK does not recommend machine-washing it. 🧺
This is because it is made of Tencel fibres, which are very delicate and may be damaged while washing.
We took off the cover to look at the foams, but it was pretty tricky to put it back on again.
So, we wouldn't recommend removing the cover.
The mattress is hypoallergenic, though, and unlikely to cause an allergic reaction.
You can spot-wash the cover if need be. 🧼
Nectar Sleep recommends using a mattress protector to expand your mattress's lifespan and protect it from dirt, stains, and accidental spills.
The Nectar mattress protector fits perfectly.
It's also reasonably priced.👇
The Nectar Mattress UK is available in all the standard UK sizes. 🇬🇧
These include:
We'd recommend single and small double sizes for children or single adults.
Couples should opt for the Nectar mattress double size or larger.
The Nectar mattress has a height of 25 cm (10 inches).
This is standard for bed-in-a-box mattresses, though you'll often find much thinner mattresses on the market.
No science says thicker mattresses are better, but, in our experience, they give you more of that luxurious feel.
They also look better on your bed frame. 🙃
The Nectar mattress features high-density foams.
This is a good indicator of the mattress's overall quality, durability, and lifespan.
It is one of the most durable beds on the market and can support over 290 kg (639 lbs). 🏋️♂️
This is also why Nectar can offer you a lifetime guarantee!
You can expect your mattress to last for a very long time.
The Nectar mattress UK is a very competitively priced product. 👌
It is similar in price to the Emma Original and the Eve Original, two comparable memory foam mattresses.
(Note: prices listed below are standard prices excluding any current coupons & discounts)
Nectar is a premium mattress that offers very competitive pricing.
But, the brand also offers regular discounts, promotions, and sales.
Discount codes can get you anything from 10% to 50% off. 🎉
Don't worry; you don't have to browse the internet to find the best Nectar mattress discount codes.
We collect all the best discounts for you on our discounts page.
Any current discounts will also be displayed throughout this article.
Nectar Sleep offers an NHS discount.
This is available to a wide variety of UK essential workers, including:
Details of the discounts change regularly.
Please visit NHS Discounts for more information.
While you can purchase the Nectar as a stand-alone mattress, the company also offers fantastic bundle deals that can save you over £500. 💵
These deals bundle together the:
* Bed frames only included in the Premium, Luxury, and Ottoman Bundles.
Here is a summary of the Nectar bundle deals.👇
The Nectar mattress is delivered free of charge within two business days.
Currently, Nectar Sleep only delivers within mainland UK. 🇬🇧
Like other bed-in-a-box mattresses, the Nectar is delivered rolled up and compressed in a compact box.
Nectar usually offers a two-person delivery service at an extra cost, where your mattress is delivered to your room of choice.
This service is suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 🦠
Couriers are now only able to deliver to the front door of your house or building.
The Nectar isn't overly heavy though, and one person can easily carry the box.
The weight of the Nectar mattress in its box:
If you struggle with heavier weights, have a physical disability, or are elderly, it may be worth asking a friend or family member for help when receiving your Nectar mattress.
Unpacking the Nectar mattress is easy:
You may notice a slight odour when you first unwrap the mattress.
We didn't experience this, but it is common with memory foam mattresses.
This is called off-gassing, but it is neither toxic nor harmful.
The smell will dissipate quickly, though we'd recommend unpacking your new mattress in a well-ventilated room. 🏡
Once you've removed the plastic wrapping, your mattress will expand to its correct size.
Our mattress took about half an hour to inflate, but it can take up to 4 - 6 hours to expand fully. ⏰
Nectar can also remove your old mattress for a small fee.
This saves you the trouble of having to dispose of it. 🗑
Mattress removal does not take place at the same time as new mattress delivery.
This is because Nectar relies on its removal partner, AnyJunk, to arrange for and collect your old mattress.
Worn mattresses are recycled. ♻️
Mattresses in good enough condition are donated to the British Heart Foundation.
Most online mattress manufacturers offer a risk-free trial period.
This gives you the chance to test the mattress in the comfort of your own home.
As an industry leader, Nectar Sleep provides a revolutionary 365-night home trial period. 😲
That's one full year to try the mattress.
This 365-day trial period is considerably longer than the industry standard.
Many competitive brands, such as Eve or Simba, offer 100-day or 200-day trial periods.
If at any point you feel the mattress isn't entirely suitable for you, you can return it for a full refund. 💰
We recommend you try your mattress for at least three weeks before deciding.
After all, it may take your body some time to get used to the feel of the new mattress.
Returning the Nectar mattress is hassle-free.
Returns are free, and Nectar arranges the entire process.
All you need to do is contact customer service via phone, e-mail, or online chat, and they'll walk you through the return process. ☎️
We list all the Nectar mattress contact details at the end of this article.
You may be more familiar with a different mattress and would like to find out how the Nectar mattress compares.
The following mattress comparisons may be helpful.
Both the Nectar mattress and the Emma Original mattress are high-quality memory foam mattresses.
In our experience, though, the Emma Original is quite a bit softer than the Nectar mattress.
This makes it more suitable for lighter-weight side sleepers and those who prefer a softer feel.
The Emma Original also has side carrying handles.
This makes it ideal for the elderly or those with a bad back who need assistance in turning the mattress.
The Nectar mattress and the Simba Hybrid are two very different mattresses.
While the Nectar is an all-foam mattress, the Simba mattress is a hybrid.
It combines quality foam with pocket springs.
This enhances its support and breathability.
We would recommend the Simba Hybrid to heavier sweaters and restless sleepers.
The Nectar is one of the most comfortable mattresses we have ever slept on.
It's a high-quality, medium-firm mattress that offers exceptional comfort and support. 🏆
But if you're not sure, there's no need to worry.
Nectar Sleep offers an unparalleled 365-day risk-free trial period, giving you plenty of time to try the mattress for yourself 🗓
But with a very low return rate - 3% vs the industry standard at well above 10% - you're likely to fall in love with your Nectar mattress and enjoy the best night's sleep of your life, night after night.
Customer service: To contact Nectar Sleep UK directly for complaints, support, or queries, please e-mail them at hello@nectarsleep.co.uk, call them on 0808 501 5373, or visit their live online chat. Nectar Support is available seven days a week from 9 am - 5:30 pm.
Registered office: Nectar Sleep, 100 Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes MK9 1FH
As a global company, Nectar mattresses use components sourced from different countries.
However, all mattresses sold in the UK are manufactured in the UK.
The Nectar mattress has already amassed a fair number of awards and accolades.
It's been recommended, among others, by:
The Nectar brand is much more established in the USA. 🇺🇸
There, institutions and press such as USA Today, Sleep Foundation, Slumber Search, Tuck Award, and Mattress Advisor have voted it the best mattress, best memory foam mattress, best bed-in-a-box mattress, or best mattress value-for-money mattress multiple times.
The Nectar mattress also has a 4.4 rating and thousands of reviews on Trustpilot.
The Nectar mattress has been recommended as a Which? "very good mattress" with a total test score of 69%.
The mattress scored very well in terms of:
It lost points for the lack of side handles and the resultant difficulty in rotating the mattress.
Nectar Sleep puts sustainability first.
It's one of the most durable and environmentally-friendly mattresses on the market. 🌱
Nectar is also the UK's first 100% climate-neutral bed-in-a-box mattress.
The foams used in the UK Nectar mattress are Certipur-certified.
This certifies that the foams do not contain harmful chemicals or gasses.
The mattresses are also free from ozone depleters, heavy metals, formaldehyde, phthalates, and volatile organic compounds.
Nectar mattresses are fire retardant and comply with the UK fire regulation BS 7177 code. 🔥
Finally, Nectar also uses FSC-approved packaging.
They only use forest products from well-managed forests and/or verified and recycled sources.
All Nectar products are manufactured in climate-neutral facilities.
They work with a leading green solutions organisation, ClimatePartner, to calculate their manufacturing carbon footprint and continually reduce this and offset the rest. 💦
To date, they've offset over 3.8 million kg of CO2 by supporting the Forest Protection Project in Santa Maria, Brazil.
To keep waste to a minimum, Nectar UK donates any old or returned mattresses to the British Heart Foundation.
If mattresses aren't in a good enough condition for donation, they're recycled instead.
Nectar relies on AnyJunk as its removal partner. ♻️
AnyJunk ensures that 96% of items collected are recycled and don't end up in a landfill.
Nectar mattresses come with a "forever warranty", meaning that your product is guaranteed for as long as you own it.
The company believes that more attention should be paid to long-term quality, and they have specifically designed the Nectar mattress to outlast heavy long-term use.
Nectar's "forever warranty" is a unique feature. 🥰
Most industry-standard warranty periods run from 5 to 10 years.
Emma or Simba, both comparable mattress companies, for example, offer a 10-year guarantee.
Any damages from everyday use or impressions of 4 cm (1.5 inches) or more are covered.
Note, though, that the following are excluded:
To return your mattress, contact Nectar directly via telephone, e-mail, or chatbot to get the process started, and they'll replace your old mattress.
You can place your Nectar mattress on any bed frame, including platform beds, divans, and adjustable frames.
Nectar recommends that you do not put your mattress on the floor.
We rarely recommend slatted bases for memory foam mattresses.
This is because slatted bases have gaps between the actual slats, and memory foam mattresses like the Nectar conform to this shape.
This leads to bumps and lumps in the long term.
But, you can use slatted bases if the slats aren't too far apart.
A maximum distance of 5 cm between slats is optimal.
We'd also recommend not choosing a frame that's too deep.
Since the Nectar mattress doesn't have side handles, it's difficult to grip.
If your frame is too deep, it'll be even more difficult to grab hold of the mattress.
That's the reason we had difficulty changing the sheets.
In addition to the mattress and sleep accessories, Nectar also offers a few bed frames.
The options include:
The Nectar bed frames go perfectly with your Nectar mattress.
Even better, opt for a bundle purchase, where you'll get a bed frame with your mattress.
Our favourite is the Nectar platform bed frame.
While the Nectar memory foam mattress is the star of the Nectar Sleep brand, they also offer many other sleep accessories.
Within the Nectar brand, you'll find:
If you're investing in a new mattress, it may be worth considering other accessories as well. 🛏
Don't forget that you can also get a combination of these through the bundle purchases (see above).
Below, you'll find an overview of some of our favourite Nectar sleep products and accessories.👇
The Nectar Premium Pillow is a high-quality memory foam pillow with a quilted outer shell for superior comfort.
It also features Tencel cooling fabric and a breathable mesh border for excellent ventilation.
The Nectar Premium Pillow comes with free shipping and a 2-year warranty.
Nectar's 'Whole Night's Sleep' pillow is an adjustable pillow that can be customised to suit your sleeping preferences.
It combines an adjustable gel-infused memory foam core with a soft, breathable cover.
The Nectar duvet is a 10.5 tog all-season duvet that's perfectly temperature-controlled.
The duvet features Smartfil fibres, blended with 20% modal (derived from natural wood pulp), to wick away moisture.
It is exceptionally breathable.
The Nectar duvet is machine-washable at 60℃. 🛀
The Nectar Natural Weighted Blanket is a 5kg all-natural organic cotton weighted blanket.
It's been designed to help ease stress and anxiety.
It comes with free shipping.
Nectar is a start-up company first established in the USA in 2016.
The company launched in the UK in 2018.
Nectar Sleep aims to showcase the most comfortable mattress - at the most affordable price.
By only selling online and cutting out all middlemen, Nectar can keep its prices competitive.
The company uses high-quality materials and puts comfort at the heart of its design and manufacturing.
Nectar also focuses on sustainability.
They manufacture their products in climate-neutral facilities and are certified to be free from harmful chemicals.
They also try to eliminate waste by donating any old or returned mattresses to charities.
Nectar Sleep also offers a wide range of bedding, bed frames, and bedroom furniture.
You can buy your Nectar mattress through any of the following means:
To make use of financing means, select the relevant option upon checkout.
Nectar products are not currently available on Amazon in the UK.
We would recommend buying directly from Nectar.
It's easy, and you're guaranteed to get the best price - we always have the best discount codes on Sleep Hero.
Buying directly also means that you'll have access to Nectar's customer support if you need it.
The Nectar mattress is designed to last you at least a decade - but it does come with a lifetime warranty.
We'd recommend replacing your mattress every 10 or so years to ensure optimal support.
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