Best Mattress Online in South Africa (2026)
Best Mattress to Buy Online in South Africa (2026)
Updated 31 October 2026. Reviewed by Andries Taljaard, Founder of Mr Mattress.
The best mattress to buy online in South Africa is one from a maker that prints the foam density, gives a long home trial and backs it with a fixed written warranty, because you cannot lie on it first. From Mr Mattress that means the Ultra 200 (from R6,399) or the Revive (from R4,899) in memory foam, or the Active (from R3,399) for firm value, with free nationwide delivery and 365 nights to test it at home.
See the Ultra 200See the Revive
Buying online compared: delivery, trial and warranty
| Brand | Home trial | Warranty wording as published | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Mattress | 365 nights, plus a 30 day money back guarantee | 10 years (3 on Comfort Foam), fixed written term, never pro-rated | Free nationwide, small fee only for extreme rural areas, 3 to 7 working days |
| Sloom | 100 nights, minimum 60 nights before a free return | "2 Year guarantee against product faults", "25 Year service warranty" | Check sloom.co.za |
| The Mattress Warehouse | 100 night in home comfort trial | "1 Year Guarantee" and "9 Years Service Warranty" on the Sealy Posture Premier Wellford Firm | Free shipping and returns within 100km of major city centres |
| Dial-a-Bed | "100 NIGHTS COMFORT EXCHANGE ON ALL MATTRESSES", a mattress protector purchase is required on the Sealy Crawford page | Not found on the page we read | Check dialabed.co.za |
Mr Mattress terms are live. Competitor wording was read from each brand's website on 4 October 2026 and may have changed, so check before you buy. We did not test any rival mattress.
What you give up buying online, and what you get
| Buy online from Mr Mattress | Buy in a showroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Try before you buy | No, our manufacturing partners and warehouses are not set up for visitors | Yes, a short lie-down |
| Time to decide | 365 nights in your own bed | About 10 minutes |
| Compare brands in one trip | No | Yes |
| Published spec | Density printed on every product page | Varies by brand |
| If it is wrong | 30 day money back guarantee, comfort exchange up to night 365 | Depends on the shop |
Mr Mattress prices, mattress only
| Range | Feel | Warranty | Single | Queen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra 200 Memory Foam | Flagship memory foam, 300 mm, to 200 kg per sleeper | 10 years | R6,399 | R9,199 |
| Revive Memory Foam | Contouring memory foam, 65 kg/m3 core | 10 years | R4,899 | R7,199 |
| Active Foam | Firm, 50 kg/m3 foam | 10 years | R3,399 | R5,199 |
| Comfort Foam | Firm yet comfortable, 50 kg/m3 foam | 3 years | R2,399 | R3,699 |
Live prices on 31 October 2026, standard length, incl. VAT.
Ultra 200 Memory Foam
Flagship, rated to 200 kg per sleeper.
10 year warranty, 365 night trial.
View Ultra 200
Active Foam
Our firmest build, 50 kg/m3 foam.
10 year warranty, 365 night trial.
View Active Foam
Frequently asked questions
What is the best mattress to buy online in South Africa?
For memory foam, the Mr Mattress Ultra 200 (from R6,399) and Revive (from R4,899). For firm value, the Active (from R3,399). All carry a published density, a fixed written warranty, free nationwide delivery and a 365 night home trial.
Is Mr Mattress a manufacturer or a retailer?
A manufacturer. Our mattresses are made by trusted local manufacturers in Gauteng, the Western Cape, the Free State and KwaZulu-Natal and sell them online.
How is buying direct different from a retailer like The Bed Centre, Beds Online or Bed King?
Retailers resell several brands and often let you lie on a bed in a showroom. Buying direct means you buy from the maker, see a published spec and test the bed at home for 365 nights. A showroom still wins if you want to compare brands side by side in one trip.
What is your trial and return policy?
365 nights at home plus a 30 day money back guarantee on every mattress. Full terms are on the returns and warranty page.
How long does delivery take?
3 to 7 working days, free nationwide, with a small fee only for extreme rural areas.
Your rights when buying online: the National Consumer Commission. Related: best mattress in South Africa 2026 · how to test a mattress in person · size guide.