Double Mattress South Africa
The double mattress (137 x 188 cm) is South Africa's most common size, and the Mr Mattress double range covers every budget. Double mattress prices start at R3,199 for Comfort Foam and top out at R6,299 for Revive Memory Foam, with free delivery nationwide and a 365 night home trial on every mattress.
365 night home trial on every mattress, no minimum hold period
Written warranty: 3 years on Comfort Foam, 10 years on Active, Revive and Hybrid
Free delivery: Free State customers: usually 1 to 3 working days; national orders: 3 to 7 working days depending on your area
Made in South Africa through our own and approved partner facilities in Gauteng, Cape Town and East London
This page is for buyers who have settled on a double. If you are still comparing dimensions across all the South African sizes, the complete mattress size guide lays out every measurement, and the beds for sale in South Africa hub covers complete base and mattress sets. Below is the double specific detail: who the size suits, live prices across all four ranges, and the room it needs. Or browse the double mattress collection straight away.
Who a double mattress suits
The double earned its place as South Africa's most common size by fitting the most common bedroom. At 137 x 188 cm it turns a standard 3 x 3 metre room into a comfortable adult bedroom with space left over, which is why it is the default in townhouses, flats, guest rooms and first homes. For a solo adult, 137 cm of width is generous: half again as much space as a single, with room to turn, spread out and share with a laptop or a pet.
For couples, the honest arithmetic is worth knowing before you buy: a double gives each adult 68.5 cm of width, less than a child gets on a single. Plenty of couples in compact bedrooms sleep happily on a double, but if your room can hold it, the 15 cm step up to a queen mattress is the upgrade most worth making. Doubles also make excellent guest beds and teenager upgrades: a size an older child will not outgrow.
Double mattress prices in South Africa
These are live Mr Mattress prices, checked on 19 July 2026. The double is the only size below queen where all four ranges, budget to premium, are listed online, so the range really does cover every budget.
| Double (137 x 188 cm) | Mattress only | Base set | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort Foam | R3,199 | R3,999 | 3 years |
| Active Foam | R4,299 | R4,999 | 10 years |
| Hybrid | R4,999 | R5,999 | 10 years |
| Revive Memory Foam | R6,299 | R6,999 | 10 years |
Picking between them: Comfort Foam is the budget and guest room pick, Active Foam the firm everyday choice for back and stomach sleepers, Revive Memory Foam the contouring option for side sleepers, and the Hybrid pairs a pocket spring support core with foam comfort layers for heavier sleepers and spring feel fans. The mattress firmness guide matches feel to sleep position and body weight.
Will a double bed fit your room?
A double bed fits comfortably in a bedroom of about 3 x 3 metres, and it squeezes into smaller rooms where a queen would dominate the floor. Allow roughly 60 cm of walking space on each open side of the 137 cm wide bed, plus space at the foot for a wardrobe or drawers. In a narrow room, pushing one side of a double against the wall recovers floor space, a layout that works for solo sleepers but frustrates couples.
Frame pairings: the Drawer Base in double (R2,499) builds storage drawers into the space under the mattress, the practical choice for exactly the compact rooms doubles tend to live in. The Sleigh Bed in double (R4,999) upgrades the room with a full upholstered frame in Blue Suede, Grey Suede or Charcoal. Every Mr Mattress foam mattress sits directly on a solid platform, no box spring needed, or arrives as a complete base set at the prices above.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a double mattress in South Africa?
A double mattress in South Africa measures 137 x 188 cm. That is 46 cm wider than a single (91 x 188 cm) and 15 cm narrower than a queen (152 x 188 cm). Every standard South African size shares the 188 cm length, so you are only choosing width.
How much does a double mattress cost in South Africa?
Live 19 July 2026 prices for a Mr Mattress double: Comfort Foam R3,199, Active Foam R4,299, Hybrid R4,999 and Revive Memory Foam R6,299 for the mattress only. Complete double base sets run from R3,999 to R6,999, with free delivery nationwide and a 365 night home trial on every option.
Is a double bed big enough for a couple?
It works, but know the numbers: a double gives each adult 68.5 cm of width, which is less than the 91 cm a child gets on a single. Couples in smaller bedrooms manage happily on a double, but if your room can take a queen, the extra 15 cm is worth it.
What room size do I need for a double bed?
A double bed fits comfortably in a bedroom of about 3 x 3 metres, and squeezes into smaller rooms where a queen would dominate the floor. Allow roughly 60 cm of walking space on each open side of the 137 cm wide bed, plus space for a wardrobe or drawers.
Which double mattress is best for a guest room?
Comfort Foam at R3,199 is the guest room favourite: firm, supportive and well priced for a bed that gets occasional use. If the room doubles as a regular bedroom, or guests stay for weeks rather than nights, the Active Foam double at R4,299 adds density, durability and a 10 year warranty.
About Mr Mattress
Mr Mattress is a South African mattress specialist known for memory foam, full foam and hybrid spring mattresses, with stores across South Africa and free delivery nationwide from mrmattress.co.za. We manufacture through our own and approved partner facilities in Gauteng, Cape Town and East London, with our head office and main factory in Bloemfontein. Every mattress comes with a 365 night home trial and a written warranty: 3 years on Comfort Foam, 10 years on Active, Revive and Hybrid. Visit one of our stores across South Africa, with more opening, find your nearest on the store locator, or call us on 087 087 1610.