NECTAR MATTRESS REVIEW - UK

The Nectar is a thick and luxurious all-foam mattress with a height of 25 cm.

It comprises three layers of high-quality, high-density foam, an adaptive cooling cover, and a positioning base material.

The three different foam layers are:

• Smart gel memory foam
• Pressure-relieving memory foam
• 7-zone supportive cold foam base

A temperature-regulating smart gel memory foam layer

This smart sleep memory foam is 30x more breathable than traditional memory foam, effectively wicking away moisture and regulating body temperature, resulting in an overall cooler and more comfortable sleep.

Body-contouring memory foam

This high-quality memory foam layer provides body-hugging comfort, reduces pressure points, and provides support.

7-zone supportive cold foam base layer

The polyurethane cold foam base provides stability to the mattress.

It is divided into seven comfort zones, designed to give your body the proper support exactly where it needs it most to keep your spine in a healthy alignment, preventing back and shoulder pains.

High quality and unparalleled durability

The Nectar mattress features high-density foams, which 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 290kg.

This is also why Nectar can offer a lifetime guarantee, and you can expect your mattress to last for a very long time.

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The Nectar mattress features an elegantly designed cover in neutral colours.

• A white quilted top cover (made of a Tencel cotton mix) with adaptive cooling that draws heat away from your body and allows for breathability and optimal airflow.
• A grey meshed side cover that supports air circulation.
• A non-slip positioning base layer that ensures your mattress remains firmly in place.

We loved the quilted top cover - it's incredibly soft, thick, and luxurious.

No side handles

Unfortunately, the Nectar mattress cover doesn't have any side handles, making it a little more challenging to move around.

We also struggled a bit while changing our sheets, as we couldn't sufficiently grab the mattress to lift it out of our bed frame.

A cover with side handles generally makes it easier to turn or carry the mattress, which is very convenient.

Do not machine-wash the cover

While the cover is removable, Nectar UK does not recommend machine-washing it. The Tencel fibres used are exceptionally delicate, and a vigorous wash may damage them.

We did take off the cover to look at the foams, but it was also quite tricky to put it back on again.

We would not necessarily recommend removing the cover.

The mattress is hypoallergenic, though, and unlikely to cause an allergic reaction.

You can also 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.

How good is the Nectar mattress really?

From our review, we can confirm that it is an excellent mattress.

This is one of the most comfortable mattresses we've ever slept on.

It is best described as a medium-firm mattress that suits most body types and preferred sleeping positions.

We've rated it at 7 out of 10 on the Sleep Hero firmness scale.

What it feels like to sleep on the Nectar mattress

The Nectar mattress is one of the most comfortable mattresses we've tried.

Not too firm, not too soft, but just right.

It's the Goldilocks of mattresses.

It's not only very comfortable but also very supportive. We woke up feeling refreshed and without any aches or pains.

The mattress is particularly comfortable if you're of average weight or size, or if you like to sleep on your side.

While technically suited for heavier-weight sleepers - the Nectar can support over 290 kg - heavier-weight people may prefer an overall firmer model and could even consider a pocket sprung mattress.

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Edge support

The edge support of the Nectar mattress is average.

It offers more support than the Emma Original, for example, and you won't get the feeling that you're sliding off the edge of the mattress, but it won't offer as much support as a firmer mattress.

If you're sharing your bed with a partner, we wouldn't recommend necessarily relying on making use of the entire length and width of the mattress.

Instead, we'd suggest purchasing a larger mattress - like the king-size mattress - to ensure that both you and your partner have enough space to move comfortably.

Body-hugging comfort

You'll find that the Nectar offers that typical memory effect of memory foam mattresses.

This means that 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 characteristic body-hugging comfort.

The mattress moulds perfectly to your body, providing adequate pressure relief and allowing your muscles to relax fully.

Optimal spinal alignment

This soft comfort needs to be counteracted by stability, though, which is why the Nectar mattress has a 7-zone cold foam base layer.

The contour zones allow your body to sink in more deeply where necessary (such as your shoulders and hips) and be supported more fully where necessary (such as your head and feet).

This ensures that your spine is always optimally aligned, helping you sleep more comfortably and minimising the chance of back pains and aches.

Measuring how deep we sank into the foam

While we slept comfortably and felt supported, we wanted to make sure that we could rely on a bit of maths and measured how deeply we sank into the mattress.

By measuring this, you can estimate how supportive it will be for different types of sleepers.

These values are standard for medium-firm mattresses, offering good support without being too firm.

Memory foam generally retains more heat than other types of foam.

But the top layer of smart memory foam in the Nectar mattress regulates body temperature much better than traditional memory foam and is 30x more breathable.

Combining this breathable memory foam with the adaptive cooling cover provides non-stop airflow and moves heat and moisture away from the body.

This provides for an overall cooler and more comfortable sleep - we didn't feel hot or sweaty during the night.

That said, we did test the mattress in winter, and we did sleep warmer than on a pocket sprung mattress.

If you generally feel hot more quickly or sweat a lot, then a pocket sprung mattress may be a better choice for you.

We'd suggest simply making use of Nectar's trial period to see if it's comfortable enough for you.

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The Nectar memory foam mattress has low motion transfer, making it a good choice for couples.

Low motion transfer means that movement isn't carried through the mattress and that you're unlikely to feel your partner toss and turn at night or wake up if he or she comes to bed later than you.

We certainly didn't feel our partner come to bed after us. But we occasionally felt our partner move on the mattress during the night, which wasn't the case with the Emma Original mattress.

The movements weren't severe enough to be uncomfortable, but we would still recommend that couples choose a larger mattress size for optimal comfort, especially considering the lower edge support.

Double mattresses are the standard, but we'd suggest that a king-size bed or larger would be even better.

We tested the king-size mattress.

The Nectar Mattress UK is available in all of the standard UK sizes.

All sizes have a height of 25 cm, which compares favourably to most mattresses.

Thicker mattresses give you more of that luxurious feel.

Interestingly, the popular European queen mattress is not available in the UK. Instead, the king mattress is the correct and closest alternative.

Nectar is a premium mattress that offers very competitive pricing.

But, you'll be pleased to hear that the brand also offers regular discounts, promotions, and sales.

Discount codes can get you anything from 10% to 50% off!

If you're not in a hurry to grab your new mattress, then we'd recommend planning your purchases and saving in the process.

Don't worry; you don't have to browse the internet to find discount codes. We collect all of the best discounts for you on our discounts page.

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Save more with bundle purchases

While you can purchase the Nectar as a stand-alone mattress, the company also offers amazing bundle deals that can save you over £500.

These deals bundle together the:

• Nectar memory foam mattress
• Mattress protector
• Bedding set (which includes a duvet cover, fitted sheet, and two pillowcases)
• Two pillows
• One of the Nectar bed frames*

* Bed frames only included in the Premium, Luxury, and Ottoman Bundles.

Here is a full summary of the Nectar bundle deals:

Even though the Nectar mattress is relatively new in the UK, it has already amassed a fair number of awards and accolades.

It's been recommended, among others, by the Good Housekeeping Institute, The Independent, Real Homes, Expert Reviews, and Ideal Home.

The Nectar brand is much more established in the USA.

Here, institutions and press such as USA Today, Sleep Foundation, Slumber Search, Tuck Award, and Mattress Advisor have voted it as the best mattress, best memory foam mattress, best bed-in-a-box mattress, or best value-for-money mattress numerous times.

The Nectar mattress also has a 4.3 rating and thousands of reviews on Trustpilot.

Nectar Sleep puts sustainability first.

Environmentally-friendly materials

The foams used in the UK Nectar mattress are Certipur-certified, meaning that they don't 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.

Climate-neutral manufacturing

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 find ways to reduce this and offset the remainder.

To date, they've offset over 3.8 million kg of CO2 by supporting the Forest Protection Project in Santa Maria, Brazil.

Re-using and recycling

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 condition good enough for donation, they're recycled instead.

Nectar relies on AnyJunk as their removal partner, who ensures that 96% of items collected are recycled and don't end up in a landfill.

You can place your Nectar mattress on any bed frame, including platform beds, slatted bases, divans, and adjustable frames.

But Nectar recommends that you do not put your mattress on the floor.

We'd also recommend not choosing a frame that's too deep, as that's the reason we couldn't grip the mattress well and had difficulty changing the sheets.

You can always consider one of the Nectar Sleep bed frames to go with your mattress.

Even better, opt for a bundle purchase, where you'll get a bed frame with your mattress.

While the Nectar memory foam mattress is the star of the Nectar Sleep brand, they also offer numerous other sleep and mattress accessories.

If you're investing in a new mattress, it may be worth considering other accessories as well.

Within the Nectar brand, you'll find the following:

• Mattress protector
• Pillows
• Bedding
• Duvet
• Bed frames

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 Nectar's sleep products and accessories, along with the handy discounts we've collected for our readers (displayed if currently available).

The Nectar mattress is delivered free of charge within four business days.

Currently, Nectar Sleep only delivers within mainland UK and cannot deliver to some areas of Scotland, Northern Ireland, or offshore islands, including the Isle of Wright.

Nectar ships with BJS Home Delivery.

You can select your ideal delivery date during the checkout process. You'll also receive a text message or e-mail with delivery tracking information.

Like other box mattresses, the Nectar is delivered rolled up and compressed in a compact box.

Usually, Nectar gives you the option of choosing a two-person delivery service for an additional cost of £20, where your mattress is delivered directly to your room of choice.

This service has been suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic and couriers will only be able to deliver to the front door of your house or building.

How do you unpack the mattress?

Unpacking the Nectar mattress is easy:

• Remove the rolled-up and vacuum-sealed mattress from the box.
• Unfold it.
• Cut open the plastic wrapping with the handy cutter provided in the box.

You may notice a slight odour when you first unwrap the mattress. This is called off-gassing, a side effect of the production process, and is neither toxic nor harmful.

The smell will dissipate quite quickly, but we'd still recommend unpacking your new mattress in a well-ventilated room.

Once the plastic wrapping has been removed, your mattress will slowly 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.

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365-night home trial

As an industry leader, Nectar Sleep provides a revolutionary 365-night home trial period.

That's one full year to try the mattress.

If at any point you feel that the mattress isn't entirely suitable for you, you can return it for a full refund.

We recommend that you try your mattress for at least three weeks before making a decision. After all, it may take your body some time to get used to the feel of the new mattress.

If you decide to return it, though, there's no hassle: Returns are free of charge and Nectar arranges the whole 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.

Customer service is available seven days a week from 9 am - 5:30 pm.

Mattress removal

Nectar can also remove your old mattress for a small additional fee, saving 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 their removal partner, AnyJunk, to arrange for and collect your old mattress. It will need to be picked up outside your property.

Worn mattresses are recycled, but mattresses in a good-enough condition are donated to the British Heart Foundation.

Lifetime guarantee

Nectar Sleep offers you an unparalleled lifetime guarantee.

Their so-called "forever warranty" covers you for as long as you own your Nectar mattress.

If the mattress breaks from everyday use or impressions of 4 cm or more form, the company will replace the mattress.

Nectar feels confident in offering a lifetime guarantee as they fully believe in their mattress's durability.

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There is no doubt that 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.

We can recommend it for:

• Any type of person
• Any size, shape, or weight
• Any sleeping position
• Any age

It is particularly well-suited to average-weight people, side sleepers, and back sleepers.

And if you're still 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.

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