Mr Mattress Hostel Mattress: Mine and Boarding Accommodation Mattress (2026)
Quick answer: the Mr Mattress Hostel Mattress costs R1,299 for a single unit and drops to R1,099 per unit on orders of 50 to 199. It is a 91 x 188 x 14cm heavy-duty institutional single with the flippable MM TwinSide build that doubles service life, MM CleanSeam bed-bug-resistant sealed seams, a scrubbable dark charcoal waterproof cover, a 120 kg rating and a 5-year institutional warranty.
Hostel beds are bought on cost per year of service, not sticker price. A R700 mattress replaced every 18 months costs more than this one, twice over, before you count the labour of hauling dead mattresses off a mine site.
Published specification
| Mr Mattress Hostel Mattress: published specification | |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 91 x 188 x 14cm single; 107 x 188cm three-quarter |
| Core | MM DuraCore 50: 50 kg/m3 SABS-approved high-density foam |
| Construction | MM TwinSide flippable build that doubles service life, plus MM EdgeLock reinforced perimeter and MM CleanSeam bed-bug-resistant sealed seams |
| Cover | Heavy-duty woven waterproof ticking in dark charcoal that hides wear; scrubbable |
| Weight rating | Supports up to 120 kg per sleeper |
| Warranty | 5-year institutional warranty (the consumer 365-night trial does not apply to the specialty range) |
Published tier pricing
Per unit, VAT inclusive. The 10-Pack and 50-Pack variants apply the discounted unit price automatically at checkout.
| Order size | Price per unit | How to order |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 9 units | R1,299 each | Order the Single variant |
| 10 to 49 units | R1,199 each | Order 10-Packs at R11,990 |
| 50 to 199 units | R1,099 each | Order 50-Packs at R54,950 |
| 200+ units and tenders | Official quote | Use the quote form |
Who this mattress is for
Mine hostels and worker accommodation, school boarding houses, shelters, backpackers and volume guesthouse operators. Available in 91 x 188cm single and 107 x 188cm three-quarter, the two sizes that fit almost every hostel frame in the country.
Why the spec matters
MM TwinSide is the economics of this mattress: two identical sleeping faces, flipped on a housekeeping schedule, spreading compression across both surfaces. Combined with the 50 kg/m3 MM DuraCore 50 core it is rated for a 120 kg sleeper every night of the year.
MM CleanSeam seals the seams closed: no zips to break or hide bed bugs, a tamper-evident construction that survives pest-control fumigation cycles. MM EdgeLock keeps the perimeter square through years of edge-sitting, and the heavy woven waterproof ticking comes in dark charcoal because white covers in a hostel look condemned within a year; this one scrubs clean and hides honest wear.
Manufactured to Mr Mattress specification by certified partner facilities, with a 5-year institutional warranty. The consumer 365-night trial does not apply to the specialty range.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bulk hostel mattress cost?
The Mr Mattress Hostel Mattress is R1,299 for 1 to 9 units, R1,199 each for 10 to 49, and R1,099 each for 50 to 199, with formal quotations from 200 units.
Is it bed-bug resistant?
Yes. MM CleanSeam sealed, zipless seams remove the harbourage points bed bugs use, and the sealed build survives fumigation cycles. No construction makes infestation impossible, but this one removes the places it starts.
What weight is it rated for?
Up to 120 kg per sleeper, on the 50 kg/m3 MM DuraCore 50 high-density core.
What sizes are available?
91 x 188 x 14cm single and 107 x 188cm three-quarter. Custom sizes are available on orders of 50+ units via the official quote form.
Why is a flippable mattress cheaper long term?
The MM TwinSide double-sided build spreads wear across two sleeping faces, roughly doubling service life, which halves the cost per year of each bed.
Can a mine or school buy on account?
Yes. Approved institutions buy on official purchase orders with deposit terms or 30-day accounts, with formal quotations and invoices supplied. Use the Get Official Quote form.
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Reviewed by Andries Taljaard, Founder of Mr Mattress.