Cloud Nine vs Mr Mattress: Honest Comparison (2026)
Cloud Nine is a big name. Been around since 1968. Your parents probably slept on one. So if you are looking at one right now, that makes sense.
We are not here to run them down. They build a real bed and they have earned their name. But before you buy, there are a few things the showroom is not going to tell you.
Not all Cloud Nine foam is the same
Cloud Nine runs a range from top to bottom. The good stuff is high-density virgin foam. The cheap stuff at the bottom is reconstituted foam. Rebonded. Offcuts pressed back together. They aim it at kids rooms and spare rooms.
Mr Mattress does not have a cheap tier and a good tier. One honest foam mattress. 30 kg/m3 high-density SABS-approved foam, every model, no exceptions.
The price game
Try this. Search the exact same Cloud Nine model at three different shops. You will get three different prices. At Mattress Warehouse, Cloud Nine beds range from under R7,000 to over R24,000. With Mr Mattress there is one price. One. Delivered to your door.
| Mr Mattress | Cloud Nine | |
|---|---|---|
| How you buy | Direct, one honest price | Through retailers, price varies |
| Foam | 30 kg/m3 virgin foam, every model | Virgin foam top range, reconstituted budget end |
| Trial | 365 nights comfort guarantee | Depends on retailer |
| Warranty | 10-year manufacturing warranty | 2-year fault guarantee, 25-year service warranty |
| Price queen | From R5,199 | R6,699 to R24,599+ varies by shop |
| Free delivery | Yes, nationwide | Depends on retailer |
| In store | Yes, our own stores | Yes, commission-based retailers |
| Made in SA | Yes | Yes |
Where Cloud Nine genuinely wins
Cloud Nine has more than 50 years of reputation. The South African Society of Physiotherapy and the Chiropractic Association back the brand. If that track record gives you confidence, it carries real weight and we respect it.
Where Mr Mattress wins
No price maze. No cheap-tier surprise. One honest foam mattress. One fair price. 365 nights to be sure, with a 10-year warranty. Order online with free delivery or visit one of our own stores at the same price. If it is not right, we sort it.
Shop Mr Mattress foam mattresses See the memory foam range
Frequently asked questions
Is Mr Mattress cheaper than Cloud Nine?
Cloud Nine prices vary by retailer. Mr Mattress queen from R5,199, one fixed price. Cloud Nine ranges from R6,699 to over R24,000 depending on model and shop.
What is reconstituted foam?
Foam offcuts pressed and glued together. Cloud Nine uses it in their budget range. Always confirm which grade you are buying before you pay. Ask specifically: is this virgin foam or reconstituted foam? And what is the density in kg/m3?
Is Cloud Nine's 25-year warranty really 25 years?
Cloud Nine offers a 2-year fault guarantee. The remaining 23 years is a service warranty, which is a different thing from a manufacturing warranty. Check Cloud Nine's published terms for exactly what is covered after year two. Mr Mattress covers real manufacturing defects for 10 full years. No two tiers. One warranty.
Can I try a Cloud Nine mattress before I buy?
Through their retail partners, yes. But the price depends on which retailer you go through and whether they have current stock of the model you want. With Mr Mattress you can try the same mattress in our own stores at the same price as online, or buy online and use the 365-night comfort guarantee to try it at home.
Does Cloud Nine make foam mattresses?
Yes. Cloud Nine's range includes foam, spring, and hybrid models. Their higher-end foam models use virgin high-density foam. Their budget end uses reconstituted foam. Mr Mattress makes foam and memory foam mattresses only, all at 30 kg/m3 SABS-approved virgin foam.