Best Mattress to Try in Person in South Africa (2026)
Best Mattress to Try in Person in South Africa (2026)
Updated 31 October 2026. Reviewed by Andries Taljaard, Founder of Mr Mattress.
You cannot walk into a Mr Mattress site in South Africa to test a bed. Our manufacturing partners and warehouses are built for making and shipping beds, not for showing them, so they are not set up for visitors. We give you 365 nights to test it at home in your own bed, plus a 30 day money back guarantee, and delivery to every city and town in South Africa is free except extreme rural areas. If you want to lie on a mattress today, Dial-a-Bed, The Mattress Warehouse, Bed King, Sealy stockists and Cloud Nine are places to do it, and then compare what you felt against the two beds below.
See the Revive Memory FoamSee the Ultra 200
Showroom test or home test: how they compare
| Lie-down in a showroom | Mr Mattress 365 night home trial | |
|---|---|---|
| Time on the bed | About 10 minutes | 365 nights |
| Your own bed, pillow and partner | No | Yes |
| Hot and cold nights | No | Yes, a full year of seasons |
| Compare several brands in one trip | Yes, this is where a showroom wins | No, one brand at a time |
| If it is wrong | Depends on the shop | 30 day money back guarantee, and a comfort exchange up to night 365 |
The numbers behind every Mr Mattress
| Fact | Published figure |
|---|---|
| Foam density | Comfort Foam and Active Foam 50 kg/m3, Revive 65 kg/m3 core, Ultra 200 memory foam top layers 60 density, 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.
The two beds to ask about first
Revive Memory Foam
Contouring memory foam, rated to 140 kg per sleeper.
65 kg/m3 SABS approved core, 10 year warranty.
View Revive Memory Foam
Ultra 200 Memory Foam
Our flagship, rated to 200 kg per sleeper, 300 mm deep.
Double sided, 10 year warranty.
View Ultra 200Prices are live Mr Mattress prices checked on 31 October 2026, mattress only, standard length. Delivery is free nationwide, with a small fee only for extreme rural areas.
Sizes and prices, mattress only
| Size | Dimensions | Revive Memory Foam | Ultra 200 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 92 x 188 cm | R4,899 | R6,399 |
| Three Quarter | 107 x 188 cm | R5,399 | R6,899 |
| Double | 137 x 188 cm | R6,299 | R8,199 |
| Queen | 152 x 188 cm | R7,199 | R9,199 |
| King | 183 x 188 cm | R8,999 | R11,199 |
Extra length, Super King and Cape Town King sizes are listed on the product pages. Mattress size guide for South Africa.
Made in South Africa, delivered to your door
Our mattresses are made by trusted local manufacturers, with manufacturing partners and warehouses in Gauteng, the Western Cape, the Free State and KwaZulu-Natal. They are built for making and shipping beds, not for showing them, so they are not set up for visitors to come and test. Our mattresses are made by approved local manufacturers in six regions of South Africa, so most orders ship from a site close to you.
Delivery to every city and town in South Africa takes 3 to 7 working days and is free, except extreme rural areas where a small fee applies.
If you want to lie on a mattress first
Dial-a-Bed, The Mattress Warehouse, Bed King, Sealy stockists and Cloud Nine are genuine places to compare mattresses side by side. We say so because it is true, and because the best use of a showroom is to learn which firmness you like. Then use our 365 nights to confirm it in your own bed. Opening hours and stock change, so check with them before you drive.
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 and the Ultra 200 to 200 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. See our Memory Foam Pillow.
Signs your current mattress is the problem
A visible dip where you sleep, waking stiff most mornings, noisy springs, or a mattress older than 8 to 10 years are the usual signs. A mattress is a comfort product, not a medical treatment, so speak to a doctor about persistent pain.
Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 523 Mr Mattress customers on Google. Over 25,000 Mr Mattress beds delivered across South Africa.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Mr Mattress have a showroom in South Africa?
No. Our mattresses are made by trusted local manufacturers, with manufacturing partners and warehouses in Gauteng, the Western Cape, the Free State and KwaZulu-Natal. They are built for making and shipping beds, not for showing them, so they are not set up for visitors to come and test. That is exactly why every mattress comes with 365 nights to test it at home, plus a 30 day money back guarantee.
Where can I test a mattress in person in South Africa?
Dial-a-Bed, The Mattress Warehouse, Bed King, Sealy stockists and Cloud Nine are retailers where you can lie on a mattress before you buy. Check their opening hours first. A short showroom lie-down shows you firmness, not how a bed feels after a full night.
Is a home trial actually a good substitute for testing in a store?
For most people it is a longer and more honest test. You sleep on the mattress in your own bed, with your own pillow and partner, through hot and cold nights. A store shows you roughly ten minutes. A showroom does win on one thing: you can compare several brands side by side in one afternoon.
What is your trial and return policy?
Every mattress has a 365 night home trial and a 30 day money back guarantee. The warranty is a fixed written term, never pro-rated: 10 years on Active, Revive, Ultra 200 and Hybrid, and 3 years on Comfort Foam. Full terms are on the returns and warranty page.
How long does delivery take to South Africa?
Delivery takes 3 to 7 working days. It is free nationwide, with a small fee only for extreme rural areas.
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