Best Cheap Mattress in South Africa (2026)
Quick answer: the best cheap mattress in South Africa that will actually last is the Mr Mattress Comfort Foam, a SABS-approved 50 kg/m� high-density core from R2,399, with a 365-night home trial and free nationwide delivery.
Search "best cheap mattress South Africa" and you'll see Makro, Bed Buys, The Bed Centre and The Mattress Warehouse come up - all real places to compare pricing. Worth being honest upfront: you can find a mattress cheaper on paper than anything Mr Mattress sells. The question worth asking is what that lower price leaves out.
The smart cheap mattress in South Africa is the Mr Mattress Comfort Foam - R2,399 for a single, with a published 50 kg/m� density, a written 3-year warranty, and a 365-night home trial. It's not the literal lowest price you'll find; it's the lowest price that still comes with a real spec sheet and a real warranty behind it.
| Mattress | Density | Warranty | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort Foam ? | 50 kg/m� (published) | 3 years, written | R2,399 |
| Cheap no-name foam single | Usually unpublished | Often none | ~R1,299+ |
See the Comfort Foam Mattress ?
Why the absolute lowest price isn't the smart cheap pick
An unpublished density figure usually means a thinner, lower-density foam that sags faster - often within a year of nightly use. Avoid ultra-thin options if you'll actually sleep on the mattress every night. A published density, even at a budget price point, is the difference between a real product and a guess.
What R2,399 actually gets you
50 kg/m� high-density foam, SABS-approved materials, a written 3-year warranty, free nationwide delivery, and a 365-night home trial with no minimum hold period - so if it's not right, you're covered, unlike most no-name budget options.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best cheap mattress in South Africa?
The Mr Mattress Comfort Foam - R2,399 for a single, 50 kg/m� published density, 3-year written warranty, 365-night trial.
Is Mr Mattress the cheapest mattress in South Africa?
No - you can find cheaper foam singles from unbranded sellers. Comfort Foam is the lowest-priced option that still comes with a published density and a written warranty.
Should I buy the absolute cheapest mattress I can find?
Only if you're comfortable with an unpublished density and no real warranty. A slightly higher budget spend on a mattress with both usually pays off within the first year.
What is your trial and return policy?
365 nights at home, no minimum hold period, on every mattress.
Related guides: Best mattress under R4,000 � Best mattress under R6,000 � Best cheap mattress in Gauteng
Every Mr Mattress is built with SABS-approved materials, comes with a 365-night home trial, and is delivered free nationwide.
Also see: Revive Memory Foam Mattress (SABS-approved 50 kg/m� support core, 365-night home trial).
Reviewed by Andries Taljaard, Founder of Mr Mattress.