Simba Hybrid Luxe mattress review: it makes me excited for bed

IF you’re still sweltering through late‑summer nights and sleeping badly, it might be time to upgrade your mattress.

I’ve been testing the Simba Hybrid Luxe, and it’s the first mattress in a long time that genuinely makes me excited for bed.

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Simba Hybrid Luxe Mattress (Double), £1,699

When the weather can’t make up its mind—humid evenings, cooler mornings—the right mix of support and cooling becomes essential.

Its cooling tech actually keeps things comfortable, while the hybrid layers deliver proper support so you don’t wake up sore.

It feels premium, it feels considered, and—most importantly—it feels like a real fix for hot, restless sleepers.

If you’re eyeing a late‑season bedroom refresh before cosy nights roll in, keep reading for my full review and why this fan‑favourite has earned a permanent spot on my shortlist for the best mattress around.

Pros

• Daily feeling of absolute bliss getting into bed
• Comfortable
• Supportive
• Cool
• Eased back pain
• Can’t feel partner moving in the night
• 200-night trial
• 10-year guarantee
• 0% finance option

Cons

• Heavy
• Large price tag
• Sinks on my partner’s side due to a weight imbalance
• Requires extra deep sheets

Ratings

• Comfort: 10/10
• Support: 8/10
• Cooling technology: 10/10
• Design: 10/10
• Value: 8/10

Overall Rating: 9/10

How I tested the Simba Hybrid Luxe

I slept on the Hybrid Luxe every night for three months, experiencing cooler winter and warmer spring temperatures.

I considered several things during this time: comfort, support, cooling technology, design and value.

I also spent most nights sleeping next to my partner, which helped us test out whether I could feel them moving in the night — spoiler alert, I could not.

Simba Hybrid Luxe review: quick summary

The Simba Hybrid Luxe is an ultra-comfortable, high-quality, premium mattress with a price tag that reflects its premium quality.

I tested it out over three months and have completely fallen in love with it.

It’s helped ease back pain plaguing my sleep (and daily life) for over a year.

I’m no longer woken up by my partner rolling over, and it’s the coolest mattress I’ve ever slept on.

The only drawbacks I could find are the price (I recommend snapping one up in the sale or opting for the Pro if this is a concern) and that my partner’s side sinks due to his significantly heavier weight.

Simba Hybrid Luxe Mattress: full review

Unboxing and first impressions

Simba speedily delivered my mattress, and it arrived boxed up, well-packaged and ready to go.

I’d heard whispers that Simba used to deliver your mattress to a specified bedroom, and while this practice was halted for obvious reasons, I was hoping that the company might’ve reinstated it now that life is ‘back to normal’.

But alas, I was left with a very heavy box in my hallway and a fair few stairs to navigate to get my new king-sized mattress to its final destination.

The manoeuvring took three people, a bit of swearing, and plenty of huffing and puffing to get it up the stairs.

A word of warning: this is not a one-man job. I highly recommend having at least one person (or a forklift) on hand to help you relocate your bed-in-a-box on arrival.

Once it was in its preferred location, I carefully removed it from its somewhat fiddly packaging and watched as the mattress took a sigh of relief and gradually began to expand to its full size.

Once it had expanded (around six hours later), I immediately realised that my regular-sized sheets weren’t going to cover my new extra-deep mattress.

As I didn’t have any of those to hand, the first couple of nights were a little uncomfortable as the sheet corners kept pinging off.

Therefore, I highly recommend purchasing some deep-fitted sheets before your mattress arrives so that you can enjoy your new mattress in all its glory from the get-go.

The mattress had a faint plasticky smell when I first got it out of the packaging, but it didn’t last long, especially when compared to other mattresses that the Sun Selects team has tested, such as the Tempur Sensation.

Performance

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Simba Hybrid Luxe Mattress (Double), £1,699

As I mentioned earlier, the first couple of nights were less than ideal due to the ill-fitting sheets.

However, after we’d fixed that and spent a few days adjusting to a new sleep setup, the mattress really began to come into its own.

One of the biggest changes I noticed was motion transfer. I could no longer feel my husband moving in the night—the whole bed used to shake as he rolled over, but the Luxe has put an end to that.

The foam layers absorb a lot of the bounce, while the Aerocoil micro-springs compress individually, so movement doesn’t ripple across the mattress. That combo has hugely improved my sleep quality.

The second major difference is pressure relief. I no longer wake up with back pain, which is a significant improvement.

The upper foams contour to your shoulders and hips, then the Aerocoil springs and denser base layers redistribute weight more evenly, so you get that “held” feeling without sinking.

Cooling has been another standout. The open-cell foams don’t trap heat like older memory foam I’ve tried, and the Aerocoil springs help air move through the mattress, so it doesn’t feel stuffy at 3am.

It’s by far the coolest mattress I’ve slept on—great in the warmer spring months, and I’m expecting it to be a lifesaver in peak summer.

In terms of feel, it’s responsive rather than marshmallowy. The foams have a quick rebound, and the micro-springs add a bit of lift, so changing position is easy—you sleep “on” it, not buried inside it.

Edge support is solid, too; I don’t feel like I’m sliding off when I sit to put socks on.

It seems I’m not the only one noticing fewer aches and better sleep, either—there are thousands of customer reviews saying the same.

The only negative for me is a slight dip on my partner’s side. He’s significantly heavier than I am (around double my weight), and that imbalance can create a gentle slope that sometimes pulls me towards him.

I’m not convinced any hybrid would completely cancel that out, but the upside is the Luxe springs back once he’s up, and regular rotation does help keep things even.

Since swapping my mattress for the Simba Hybrid Luxe, I genuinely look forward to getting into bed every night.

Climbing in is absolute bliss, a feeling I’ve never had with any of my former mattresses.

Features and design

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Simba Hybrid Luxe Mattress (Double), £1,699

Simba’s newest mattress is made up of 10 layers, three more than the Pro. These layers include:

• A hypoallergenic and washable mattress cover
• A layer of temperature-regulating bamboo-infused wool
• A layer of graphite-infused cooling Simbatex memory foam
• Three layers of micro springs – 2 x titanium, 1 x steel
• Two supportive foam layers with edge support
• A multi-zoned base for support and comfort

The mattress is 31cm deep and has 8 handles, making it easy to rotate (never flip). And like all the other Simba mattresses, there’s a 200-night trial, 10-year guarantee and a 0% finance option.

I also want to highlight Simba’s sustainability initiatives here, as I was pretty impressed by them.

Here are some of the things it’s doing to lower its environmental impact:

• Carbon-neutral delivery
• Suppliers and factories are based in the UK and have a zero-waste policy
• Mattresses are made of 100% recyclable materials
• CertiPUR foam is used, which is free from toxic pollutants
• Returned mattresses are refurbished or recycled
• Investing in reforestation and biodiversity projects
• Striving for Net Zero by 2030

You can read more about this here.

How much does the Simba Luxe mattress cost?

The Simba Hybrid Luxe is priced from £1,199 for a single, and the cost goes up to £1,999 for a Super King.

It’s always worth holding off buying your mattress until there’s a deal on, as Simba runs regular sales.

Otherwise, the (full) price of the Simba Luxe is as follows:

• Single – £1,199
• Small double – £1,699
• Double – £1,699
• King – £1,799
• EU Queen – £1,899
• Super King – £1,999

These prices make the Simba Luxe one of the most expensive mattresses Sun Shopping has tested.

In comparison to other premium mattresses, it works out cheaper than Brook and Wilde’s Ultima mattress, which is priced at £1,695 for a double and the Perla, which starts at £2,695 for a double.

Emma’s most expensive hybrid mattress, the Airgrid, costs £1,099 for a double, and Rem-Fit’s 600 Lux Elite Hybrid Mattress costs £899.99.

If you’re set on picking up a Mattress from Simba but don’t want to spend quite as much, you can always choose from the Simba Essential, which starts at £499, or if budget isn’t really a matter, you can pick the premium Simba Hybrid Ultra mattress, which begins at £1,699.

Simba Hybrid Pro vs Luxe: What’s the difference between the two mattresses?

The first and most obvious difference is the price. The Simba Hybrid Luxe costs £420-£920 more than the Hybrid Pro for an equivalent-sized mattress, a fairly significant sum.

For that money, you’ll get a few things: an extra layer of aerofoil springs, an anti-bacterial bamboo-infused wool layer rather than a regular 100% wool layer, and an extra layer of edge-to-edge foam support.

The Luxe is around 3cm thicker than the Pro, measuring 31cm in depth, and features 4 additional handles.

While these differences might seem subtle, they have gone down well with customers who have tried both mattresses.

The Luxe has been described as “much cooler than the Hybrid Pro”, “more supportive without feeling any firmer”, and “has a softer and more luxurious feel to the top layers”.

Many have also said that the Pro is more suited to back sleepers, whereas the Luxe is more suited to side sleepers.

This is something to bear in mind if you favour one of those sleeping positions.

The review experts within the Sun Selects team have tested both the Luxe and the Pro, and whilst the consensus is that the Luxe is superior in terms of comfort layers and cooling, we also highly recommend the Pro.

So if money is a deciding factor, we’d suggest opting for the Pro instead and saving yourself a few bob.

Read our Simba Hybrid Pro mattress review here.

Where to buy the Simba Hybrid Luxe

Here’s the full list of places to buy Simba mattresses online and in-store:

Online

You can find the Simba Hybrid Luxe mattress in a few places online.

I’ve noticed that the official Simba website tends to have the best deals, but you can also find the mattress discounted on Amazon and eBay.

Argos and John Lewis also sell Simba mattresses, but don’t currently have the Luxe in stock.

In-store

Not many places sell the Simba mattress in-store. However, a few John Lewis stores and local associated shops have them in stock.

This handy store finder will tell you where they’re in stock near you:

Otherwise, the alternative to test out a Simba mattress in person is to order one and utilise the 200-night trial.

How much are Simba Luxe bundles?

One of the great things about Simba is that you can choose to go for a Hybrid Sleep Bundle for any of its mattresses, including the Luxe.

This includes your mattress, a Hybrid duvet and two Hybrid pillows (one pillow with a single-size mattress).

For the Luxe double, this comes out at a total of £1,662, including 25% off currently.

How long do Simba mattresses last?

If you’re going to be parting with your hard-earned cash, it’s fair to wonder exactly how long your new mattress is going to last before you should think about replacing it.

Simba offers a 10-year guarantee, so you don’t have to worry about being forced to replace it for at least a decade, as no one shoe fits all when it comes to how long a mattress lasts.

However, the life span of your mattress can be greatly affected by how you care for it; if you’re keeping it clean and avoiding spillage, you can expect it to last anywhere between six and fifteen years.

Do hybrid mattresses sag over time?

For anyone unaware, sagging in mattresses is typically a result of normal wear and tear.

However, since Simba’s business is sleep, a sagging mattress wouldn’t make for a comfortable night’s sleep, and so all mattresses are designed to withstand sagging, overheating and discomfort from springs. You’re in safe hands.

Where can I buy a refurbished Simba Hybrid Luxe mattress?

Mattresses returned to Simba are refurbished and sold through the Simba Outlet.

Every mattress returned to Simba is checked for function and quality, and then, if required, components are replaced before the mattress is professionally cleaned.

There are real bargains to be had here, though stock can be limited.

When I looked, you could pick up a refurbished Hybrid Luxe, single size, for £631.60, which is £315.80 cheaper than the current 40% off price.

You can also buy refurbished Simba mattresses on eBay.

What are some alternatives to the Simba Hybrid Luxe?

Many of the mattress-in-a-box companies offer a luxury version of their products that compares with the Simba Hybrid Luxe, though, of course, materials and components do differ.

Comparable mattresses include the Brooke & Wilde Perla, the Emma Luxe Cooling Mattress, the REM-Fit 600 Lux Hybrid, the Tempur Sensation Luxe, the Nectar Premier Hybrid, the Otty Pure+ and the Dormeo Octaspring Hybrid Plus.