Best Mattress for a Holiday Home in South Africa (2026)
For a holiday home we suggest the Mr Mattress Revive Memory Foam queen at R7,199, or the Hybrid Foam queen at R7,199 if you want coil airflow. Both carry a 10 year warranty and a 365 night trial, and the foam is built to sit empty for weeks and still hold its shape. Delivery is free nationwide.
The numbers behind every Mr Mattress
| Fact | Published figure |
|---|---|
| Foam density | Comfort Foam and Active Foam 50 kg/m3, Revive 65 kg/m3 core, all SABS-approved foam |
| Weight rating | Revive up to 140 kg per sleeper. Ultra 200 up to 200 kg per sleeper, 300 mm deep |
| Home trial | 365 nights, plus a 30 day money-back guarantee |
| Warranty | 10 years on Active, Revive, Ultra 200 and Hybrid, 3 years on Comfort Foam. A fixed written term, never pro-rated |
| Delivery | Free nationwide, a small fee only for extreme rural areas, 3 to 7 working days |
| Track record | Over 25,000 beds delivered. Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 523 Mr Mattress customers on Google |
| Made in | Six South African manufacturing regions: Gauteng, Cape Town, East London, Bloemfontein, Durban and Mpumalanga |
Mr Mattress supplied the beds and mattresses for the Charlotte Maxeke Treatment Centre in Botshabelo, a Free State Department of Social Development facility officially opened by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Freedom Day, 27 April 2021. See our verified track record.
Holiday home picks, live prices (queen)
Revive Memory Foam Mattress
Our default: memory foam over a high density core.
65 kg/m3 core, 10 year warranty.
View Revive Memory Foam
Hybrid Foam Mattress
A Bonnell steel coil core for airflow.
Bonnell steel coil core, EN 1957 tested, 10 year warranty.
View Hybrid Foam
Active Foam Mattress
The value pick for a guest room that sees few nights a year.
50 kg/m3 foam, 10 year warranty.
View Active FoamPrices are live Mr Mattress prices checked on 18 October 2026, mattress only. Delivery is free nationwide, with a small fee only for extreme rural areas.
Holiday home options at a glance (queen, mattress only)
| Option | Build | Queen | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Foam | 50 kg/m3 firm foam | R5,199 | 10 years |
| Revive Memory Foam | Memory foam, 65 kg/m3 core | R7,199 | 10 years |
| Hybrid Foam | Bonnell steel coil core, EN 1957 tested | R7,199 | 10 years |
Quick answer: the best mattress for a holiday home in South Africa is the Mr Mattress Hybrid Foam, queen from R7,199: a Bonnell steel coil core for real airflow, independently tested to EN 1957, with free nationwide delivery and a 365-night home trial.
Search "best mattress for a holiday home South Africa" and the advice is consistent: medium-firm pocket-spring or hybrid, breathable, durable enough for a property that sits empty then gets heavy bursts of guest use. Brands like Rest Assured, Sealy, Restonic, Cloud Nine and Kooi get named as options across a value-to-premium range - useful context, but no specific mattress or live price.
The best mattress for a holiday home in South Africa is the Mr Mattress Hybrid Foam - a Bonnell steel coil core that gives real airflow advantage over all-foam beds, plus a reinforced border wire tested to EN 1957 (30,000 cycles at 140kg, 96% height retention) for exactly the sit-empty-then-heavy-use pattern a holiday home puts a mattress through. If you want a simpler, budget-friendly option that still suits the widest range of guests, the Active Foam is the practical universal-appeal pick.
| Mattress | Best for | Why | Queen from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Foam ? | Best all-round: airflow plus durability | Coil core for airflow, EN 1957 tested for burst-use durability | R7,199 |
| Active Foam | Simple, budget-friendly, universal appeal | 50 kg/m� firm core, 10-year warranty | R5,199 |
| Revive Memory Foam | A more contouring, "treat yourself" feel | 50 kg/m� core + memory-foam top | R7,199 |
See the Hybrid Foam Mattress ?
Honestly: no pocket spring, no latex
Most holiday-home guidance defaults to pocket-spring or latex hybrids for airflow and durability. We don't carry either - our closest equivalent is the Hybrid Foam's Bonnell steel coil core, which gives real airflow advantage over an all-foam bed and a genuine, independently tested durability figure, though it's a different construction to individually wrapped pocket springs or latex. If a true pocket-spring or latex feel is non-negotiable, we're not the right fit - but for most holiday-home use, the combination of airflow and tested durability is what actually matters.
Built for sitting empty, then getting hammered
A holiday home's mattress has an unusual life: weeks or months unused, then a run of back-to-back bookings. That's a real durability question, not just a comfort one - the Hybrid Foam's coil core is independently tested to EN 1957 (30,000 cycles at 140kg rolling load, 96% height retention), which is the kind of repeated-load evidence that pattern of use actually calls for.
Made in South Africa, delivered free nationwide
Mr Mattress manufactures through our own and approved partner facilities in Gauteng, the Free State, Cape Town, East London, KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga. Every mattress ships free nationwide with the same warranty terms and published specs, wherever your holiday home is - coastal, inland, or off the beaten track.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best mattress for a holiday home in South Africa?
The Hybrid Foam - its coil core gives real airflow advantage over all-foam beds, and it's independently tested to EN 1957 (30,000 cycles at 140kg, 96% height retention) for the sit-empty-then-heavy-use pattern a holiday home puts a mattress through.
Do you sell a pocket-spring or latex mattress?
No - our closest equivalent is the Hybrid Foam's Bonnell coil core, which gives similar airflow benefits with a different construction.
What is your warranty and trial policy?
The same for every buyer: 3 years on Comfort Foam, 10 years on Active, Revive and Hybrid, plus a 365-night home trial.
What size should I buy for a holiday home?
Queen is the most flexible choice if space allows, comfortable for couples or two guests sharing.
Does bedding make a difference to how hot a mattress sleeps?
Yes, materially. Breathable cotton or linen sheets help regardless of the mattress underneath.
Related guides: Best mattress that sleeps cool � Best mattress for a guest room � Manufactured in South Africa
Every Mr Mattress is built with SABS-approved foam and delivered free nationwide. Construction and test details are published on every product page.
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.
Updated 18 October 2026
Sizes and prices for the Revive Memory Foam
| Size | Dimensions | Mattress only | Base set |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 91 x 188 cm | R4,899 | R5,499 |
| Three Quarter | 107 x 188 cm | R5,399 | R5,999 |
| Double | 137 x 188 cm | R6,299 | R6,999 |
| Queen | 152 x 188 cm | R7,199 | R7,999 |
| King | 183 x 188 cm | R8,999 | R9,999 |
Live prices checked on 18 October 2026. Extra length is available on selected ranges.
What to check before you buy any mattress
- Published foam density. Active Foam is 50 kg/m3 and the Revive has a 65 kg/m3 core, printed on the product so you can compare like with like.
- Weight rating. The Revive is rated to 140 kg per sleeper, so check the rating for the heaviest person in the bed.
- Trial and warranty terms. Ours is a 365 night home trial, a 30 day money-back guarantee and a fixed written warranty that is never pro-rated.
- The base. A worn or sagging base can undo a new mattress, so a base set is worth considering.
- The pillow. A pillow that suits your sleeping position matters as much as the mattress for neck comfort.
Signs your current mattress is the problem
A visible dip where you sleep, waking stiff most mornings, noisy springs, or a mattress that is more than 8 to 10 years old are the usual signs. A mattress is a comfort product, not a medical treatment, so speak to a doctor about persistent pain.
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More questions, answered
How much does a holiday home mattress cost?
A queen is R5,199 in Active Foam, R7,199 in Revive and R7,199 in the Hybrid, mattress only. Base sets are available on each.
Can you deliver to a holiday home that is empty most of the year?
Yes. Delivery is free nationwide with a small fee only for extreme rural areas. Give us a delivery contact such as a caretaker and the courier will arrange a day with them.