Single Mattress South Africa
Mr Mattress single mattresses (91 x 188 cm) are the go-to choice for kids' rooms, student digs and guest rooms across South Africa. Single mattress prices start at R2,399 for Comfort Foam, with a 365 night home trial, free delivery nationwide and a written warranty 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 know they need a single. If you are still comparing all the South African sizes, the complete mattress size guide covers every dimension in cm, and the beds for sale in South Africa hub covers complete base and mattress sets. Everything below is single specific: who the size suits, live prices, and how it fits a room. Or go straight to the single mattress collection.
Who a single mattress suits
The single is the workhorse of South African households. It is the standard first proper bed for children moving out of a cot, the default in student accommodation and school hostels, and the size most guest rooms and garden flats are furnished with. Because every standard South African size shares the same 188 cm length, a single is not a short bed: it carries a full length adult, just in a 91 cm width.
That makes it the right buy for one sleeper in a compact room, and the wrong buy for anyone who shares. Two singles side by side also solve the shared children's room neatly, and a single with a decent mattress makes a far better guest bed than a fold-out. Growing teenagers who have started complaining about space are usually ready for the 107 x 188 cm three quarter, or the jump to a double mattress.
Single mattress prices in South Africa
These are live Mr Mattress prices, checked on 19 July 2026. Three of the four ranges are listed in single size online; the Hybrid currently starts at double size, so single buyers choose between the three foam ranges.
| Single (91 x 188 cm) | Mattress only | Base set | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort Foam | R2,399 | R2,999 | 3 years |
| Active Foam | R3,399 | R3,999 | 10 years |
| Hybrid | Not listed in single | Not listed in single | 10 years |
| Revive Memory Foam | R4,899 | R5,499 | 10 years |
Picking between the three: Comfort Foam is the sensible budget buy for young children and occasional guest use, Active Foam adds the density and 10 year warranty that carry a child from primary school through the teenage years, and Revive Memory Foam is the premium contouring option for side sleepers, including adults sleeping on a single full time. The mattress firmness guide helps match feel to the sleeper.
Will a single bed fit your room?
Almost always: that is the point of a single. It fits rooms from about 2.4 x 2.6 metres, leaves walking space in compact bedrooms, and two singles fit side by side in a shared children's room of about 3 metres width. Against one wall, a single doubles as a daybed in a study or flatlet. Whatever the room, allow roughly 60 cm of open space along the bed's open side so it stays easy to make and get into.
Frame pairing is equally simple: the Sleeper Base in single (R2,999) is the standard solid platform, sturdy enough for the roughest years of childhood, and every Mr Mattress foam mattress sits directly on it with no box spring needed. Or take the complete single base set at the prices in the table above and the base arrives with the mattress.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a single mattress in South Africa?
A single mattress in South Africa measures 91 x 188 cm. It shares the full 188 cm length of every standard South African size, so it fits adults as well as children. The next step up is the three quarter at 107 x 188 cm, then the double at 137 x 188 cm.
How much does a single mattress cost in South Africa?
Live 19 July 2026 prices: the Comfort Foam single is R2,399, the Active Foam single is R3,399 and the Revive Memory Foam single is R4,899, mattress only. Complete single beds with a base run from R2,999 to R5,499. Delivery is free nationwide and every mattress gets the 365 night trial.
Which single mattress is best for a child's room?
Comfort Foam is the usual choice for young children: firm, supportive and R2,399 at current pricing. For a mattress that lasts from primary school into the teenage years, Active Foam is denser, handles growing bodies better and carries a 10 year warranty against the Comfort Foam range's 3 years.
Is a single bed big enough for an adult?
Yes, for one sleeper: at 91 x 188 cm a single carries a full length adult comfortably, which is why it remains the standard for student accommodation and guest rooms. Adults who move around at night, or simply want space, should look at the three quarter or double instead.
What room size do I need for a single bed?
A single bed fits rooms from about 2.4 x 2.6 metres, which is why it suits kids' rooms, flats and student digs. The 91 cm width leaves walking space even in compact bedrooms, and two singles fit side by side in a shared children's room of about 3 metres width.
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.