Beds for Sale in South Africa
A bed is the base plus the mattress. The mattress is what determines your sleep. In South Africa, a complete Mr Mattress bed set starts at R2,999 for a single and R4,499 for a queen, with a 365 night home trial, free delivery nationwide and a written warranty on every mattress.
365 night home trial on every mattress, no minimum hold period
Written warranty: 3 years on Comfort Foam, 10 years on Active, Revive and Hybrid
Free delivery: Free State customers: usually 1 to 3 working days; national orders: 3 to 7 working days depending on your area
Made in South Africa through our own and approved partner facilities in Gauteng, Cape Town and East London
People searching for beds for sale in South Africa are rarely shopping for the same thing. Some want a complete bed and mattress set, some only need a new base under a mattress they already like, and some are furnishing a whole bedroom from scratch. This guide covers all three: what a bed actually consists of, how to choose a base, how to match it to a mattress range, and what each size and combination costs, with real prices checked live on 18 July 2026.
What a "bed" actually means: base plus mattress
In everyday South African shopping language, a "bed" is the complete unit: the base underneath and the mattress on top. The two parts do very different jobs. The base is structural: it holds the mattress flat, level and off the floor, and a solid base extends the life of whatever you put on it. The mattress is where comfort and support actually happen: it is the part that keeps your spine straight, cushions your shoulders and hips, and decides whether you wake up rested or stiff.
That split matters for your budget. A worn, sagging base will ruin a brand new mattress, and the best base in the world cannot fix a collapsed mattress. If you can only replace one part, replace the mattress first, because that is the part your body sleeps on. If your base is older than about ten years, or visibly sagging, cracked or uneven, replace both together as a set: sets are also priced lower than buying the two parts separately.
Choosing your base: sleeper, drawer or sleigh
Mr Mattress builds three bases, all made locally and all designed to take any Mr Mattress foam mattress directly, with no box spring needed.
Sleeper Base: the standard solid platform base. Sturdy construction, firm level support, no frills. This is the right choice if you want a straightforward solid foundation and nothing else. Listed online in single (R2,999) and three quarter (R3,299).
Drawer Base: the same solid foundation with storage drawers built into the space under the mattress. The practical choice for smaller bedrooms where a chest of drawers eats floor space you do not have. Listed online in double (R2,499) and queen (R2,799).
Sleigh Bed: a full upholstered bed frame with the signature curved headboard and footboard, channel-tufted detailing, and a choice of Blue Suede, Grey Suede or Charcoal fabric. Its solid platform takes a mattress directly, so you do not need a separate base under it. Double or queen, R4,999 in every colour.
Deciding between the two standard bases? The dedicated comparison at sleeper base vs drawer base goes through the trade-offs in detail.
Matching your base to a mattress range
Any Mr Mattress base works with any Mr Mattress mattress, so the real matching question is between the mattress and the person sleeping on it. The four ranges break down like this:
Comfort Foam (from R2,399, 3 year warranty): the budget range. Firm support with a cushioned surface feel, best for children's rooms, guest rooms and lighter sleepers. Pairs naturally with the Sleeper Base for the lowest-cost complete bed.
Active Foam (from R3,399, 10 year warranty): the everyday workhorse. Firm, dense and durable for back and stomach sleepers up to about 100 kg. The most popular pairing with the Drawer Base in double and queen.
Revive Memory Foam (from R4,899, 10 year warranty): medium feel with a contouring memory foam top, best for side and combination sleepers. The only foam range listed in king size, so it is the default choice for a king bed.
Hybrid (from R4,999, 10 year warranty): pocket springs plus a thick foam comfort layer, with reinforced edges. The pick for heavier sleepers and anyone who wants spring feel; see the full breakdown at best hybrid mattress in South Africa.
Not sure which feel suits you? Start with the mattress firmness guide, and compare published densities and layer heights on the range specs page.
Shop beds by size
South African standard sizes all share a 188 cm length; the width is what you are choosing. "From" prices below are for a complete bed set (base plus mattress) at live 18 July 2026 pricing.
Single (91 x 188 cm): children, teens, guest rooms and single sleepers in compact rooms. Complete single beds from R2,999.
Three quarter (107 x 188 cm): the in-between size South Africans love for older children and small spare rooms: more room than a single without a double's footprint. Complete three quarter beds from R3,499.
Double (137 x 188 cm): solo adults who like space, or couples in a smaller bedroom. Complete double beds from R3,999.
Queen (152 x 188 cm): the most popular size for South African couples, with genuine space for two in most main bedrooms. Complete queen beds from R4,499.
King (183 x 188 cm): maximum space for two sleepers, restless sleepers or co-sleeping families, if your room can give the bed about 3 metres of width to breathe. Complete king beds from R7,999.
Bed and mattress set prices in South Africa
These are live base set prices (mattress plus standard base together), checked 18 July 2026. A dash means that size is not currently listed online in that range.
| Bed set (base + mattress) | Single | Three quarter | Double | Queen | King |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort Foam set (3 yr warranty) | R2,999 | R3,499 | R3,999 | R4,499 | - |
| Active Foam set (10 yr warranty) | R3,999 | R4,399 | R4,999 | R5,999 | - |
| Hybrid set (10 yr warranty) | - | - | R5,999 | R6,499 | R7,999 |
| Revive Memory Foam set (10 yr warranty) | R5,499 | R5,999 | R6,999 | R7,999 | R9,999 |
Prefer the Sleigh Bed as your foundation? Take the R4,999 frame in double or queen and add the mattress of your choice: with a Comfort Foam queen (R3,699) the complete bed comes to R8,698, and with a Hybrid queen (R5,399) it comes to R10,398.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a bed and a mattress?
A bed is the complete unit: the base underneath and the mattress on top. The base gives the mattress a stable, level foundation, while the mattress provides the comfort and support your body actually feels. When comparing beds for sale, always check whether a price covers the full set or the mattress only.
How much does a good bed cost in South Africa?
A complete Mr Mattress bed set starts at R2,999 for a single and R4,499 for a queen in the Comfort Foam range. Mid-range Active sets run R3,999 to R5,999, and the Revive memory foam king set is R9,999. Every set includes free delivery and a 365 night home trial.
What size bed should I buy?
Queen (152 x 188 cm) is the most popular choice for South African couples, balancing sleeping space against bedroom fit. Singles suit children and compact rooms, three quarters give older kids extra room, doubles work for solo adults who like space, and a king gives two sleepers maximum room if your bedroom allows it.
Should I buy a drawer base or a sleeper base?
Choose a drawer base if bedroom storage is tight: it builds storage drawers into the otherwise wasted space under your mattress. Choose the sleeper base if you want a simple, solid platform. Both give your mattress firm, level support; online, the sleeper base is listed in single and three quarter, the drawer base in double and queen.
Can I buy the base and mattress separately?
Yes. Every Mr Mattress mattress is sold as a mattress only or as a base set, so you can keep a base you already own and replace just the mattress. If your current base is sagging, cracked or uneven, though, replace both: a worn base shortens the life of a new mattress.
Do you deliver beds across South Africa?
Yes, delivery is free nationwide. Free State customers: usually 1 to 3 working days; national orders: 3 to 7 working days depending on your area. The 365 night home trial applies to every mattress, so you can test your new bed properly at home rather than deciding in a showroom.
What warranty do beds come with?
Every Mr Mattress mattress carries a written warranty: 3 years on the Comfort Foam range and 10 years on the Active, Revive and Hybrid ranges. The warranty covers manufacturing defects rather than normal wear, and pairing your mattress with a solid, even base protects it from the premature sagging a worn foundation causes.
About Mr Mattress
Mr Mattress is a South African mattress specialist known for memory foam, full foam and hybrid spring mattresses, with stores across South Africa and free delivery nationwide from mrmattress.co.za. We manufacture through our own and approved partner facilities in Gauteng, Cape Town and East London, with our head office and main factory in Bloemfontein. Every mattress comes with a 365 night home trial and a written warranty: 3 years on Comfort Foam, 10 years on Active, Revive and Hybrid. Visit one of our stores across South Africa, with more opening, find your nearest on the store locator, or call us on 087 087 1610.