Black Friday is so close now with just over a week to go until the shopping bonanza officially kicks off. If you’re looking to save some serious cash on tech, kitchen gadgets, beauty or fashion, it’s an event you won’t want to miss. In particular, the coveted sale is a must if you’re in the market for big ticket items for your home, such as a new mattress.
The four-day sale, which takes place in November every year, sees prices plummet across pretty much every department you can think of, making it the ideal time to pick up essentials and big-ticket items for less – and mattresses are no exception.
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Considering we spend around a third of our lives asleep, investing in a good-quality mattress is vital but, let’s face it, they can be eye-wateringly expensive. With a Black Friday discount, though, you could save hundreds of pounds on your next mattress, with deals typically available on all sizes and types, including memory foam, hybrid and pocket sprung options.
However, with so many deals flying about during the massive sale event, it can sometimes be tricky to know which are the best offers. So, as always, IndyBest’s team of dedicated deal hunters will be on hand throughout the sale, bringing you the biggest and best offers. We’ve even started rounding up the bargains available right now, ahead of the official sale.
Keep reading for everything you need to know about the sale, including the best mattress deals to expect this Black Friday, plus some savings you can shop now from Dormeo, Simba, Nectar and more.
Best pre-Black Friday mattress deals
Simba hybrid luxe mattress, king: £1,799 with free pillows, duvet and mattress protector, Simbasleep.com
Simba’s hybrid ultra featured in our round-up of the best mattresses of 2024 and, while there isn’t a discount on the mattress per se, right now Simba is giving away a bunch of freebies with every purchase. As part of its Black Friday sale, if you purchase this particular mattress you will get two Simba hybrid pillows, a hybrid 3-in-1 duvet, and a mattress protector all for free, saving you a whopping £766. Each one of these products comes IndyBest approved, too, featuring in our round-ups of the best pillows, best winter duvets and best mattress protectors for 2024, so you can rest assured you’re getting a high quality sleep set up.
Panda hybrid bamboo mattress pro, double: Was £1,290, now £903, Pandalondon.com
You can save an impressive 30 per cent on Panda’s hybrid bamboo mattress pro right now. Chosen as the best option for back sleepers in our round-up of the best mattresses of 2024, our tester said: “This hybrid mattress from Panda calls on bamboo to give you a better night’s kip. It’s vegan, and topped with a luxe, naturally hypoallergenic and antibacterial bamboo cover that immediately gets extra points for being removable.” Looking to complete your new sleep set up? You can also snap up the Panda hybrid pillow (was £89.95, now £71.96, Pandalondon.com) with 20 per cent off.
Eve Sleep premium hybrid mattress, double: Was £949, now £549, Evesleep.co.uk
A great deal from Eve Sleep this Black Friday with a generous 40 per cent off, the premium hybrid mattress is a fusion of spring, foam and over 1,400 full-sized pocket springs. When testing this mattress, our tester said: “On this we had the best night’s sleep in years. This is thanks to the hybrid premium’s clever fusion of full-size springs and layer upon layer of innovative foam. The mattress boasts memory foam that isolates movement, meaning there’s no motion transfer if you sleep next to a night fidget – but then again, the night fidgeting seems to have ceased anyway, and we’re getting a great night’s sleep all round.”
Hypnos pillow top elite mattress, double: Was £2,785, now £2,367.25, Mattressman.co.uk
If you’re looking to invest in a luxury mattress, now could be the time to do it, as there’s 30 per cent off the Hypnos pillow top elite. Chosen as the best premium mattress in our round-up, our tester described it as “a total dream to sink into”. They said: “Where the pillow top is concerned, we were initially worried it would be too soft, but it’s supportive and feels like a gentle hug. It’s one of the most comfortable mattresses we’ve tested.”
Simba hybrid original mattress, single: Was £659, now £349, Very.co.uk
You can save £300 on Simba’s bestselling hybrid original mattress at Very right now. Chosen as the best buy for edge-to-edge support in our round-up of the best mattresses, our tester praised its six layers of comfort and “cloud-like cushioning”. “Its medium firmness is suited to those who sleep on their side, front or back, while its breathability makes the mattress a stellar option for those who tend to get hot during the night,” they said.
The Little Green Sheep twist dual-sided cot mattress: Was £199.95, now £159, Johnlewis.com
The Little Green Sheep specialises in mattresses and bedding for children, and this one will see your child from babyhood into threenager territory and beyond. The mattress is unique in that it has one side that is extra firm and supportive, which is ideal for growing spines, while the other side offers more flexible support that distributes weight evenly for growing children. It featured in our round-up of the best kids’ mattresses, in which our tester said: “The key selling point of The Little Green Sheep’s products is they’re all natural and organic. There’s not a whiff of foam or chemicals in this mattress. Inside the luxurious cotton casing is natural latex, for gentle bounce back and support, while coconut fibres provide reliable support and prevent any sagging in the mattress.”
Dormeo octasmart plus memory foam mattress: Was £699, now £516.09, Amazon.co.uk
Already a more affordable mattress, compared with many others, you can save more than £180 on Dormeo’s octasmart plus right now. Ideal if you’re in the market for a mattress-in-a-box, it comes tightly rolled and vacuum packed for convenient and hassle-free delivery. There’s more to this model than pure ease, though. Our tester said it offers “a lot of bang for your buck”, with a firm and supportive design that doesn’t compromise on comfort. “As someone with occasional back and neck aches, the build gave us the support we needed, while the design’s three ‘body zones’ reduced disturbance when sharing a bed,” they added.
Nectar premier hybrid mattress, double: Was £1,213, now £749, Nectarsleep.co.uk
Nectar’s hybrid mattress was chosen as the best medium/firm option in our round-up of the best mattresses and right now there’s a whopping £464 saving to be snapped up. It’s made up of eight layers of foam, micro-springs, memory foam and a supportive base, which our tester said made their pressure points feel supported and their spine aligned. “And it scored extra points for its ability to reduce motion transfer – we could not feel our wriggly sleeping partner,” they said. “What’s more, when we allowed a guest to sleep in our bed, they commented on how comfortable it was.”
Silentnight orford miracoil pillow top mattress, double: Was 429, now £299, Dreams.co.uk
Right now, you can save £130 on this pillow top mattress that features 672 springs and Silentnight’s advanced miracoil zones, which are designed to spread your weight evenly across the whole mattress, eliminating any disturbances when you or your partner move during the night. The mattress also comes complete with a luxurious pillow top and hypoallergic quilted cover for an extra level of comfort. While we haven’t tested this mattress, Silentnight is a trusted brand and its collaborative mattress with Premier Inn was a hit with our tester.
Otty the Otty hybrid mattress, king: Was £799.99, now £649.99, Otty.com
If you’re looking for a supportive mattress, this could be the one for you. In our review of Otty’s hybrid mattress, our tester said it “undoubtedly falls on the firmer end” of the scale, describing it as a “great all-rounder that most people will find comfortable”. The mattress, which is made up of a 3cm layer of temperature-controlling memory foam, followed by another 3cm of high density reflex foam, and 2,000 springs, is currently on sale with £150 off.
Dusk the original hybrid, double: Was £579, now £359, Dusk.com
Right now, Dusk is having a mammoth sale, which includes some of its most popular mattresses. You can save £220 on this one, which features 2,000 heat tempered pocket springs and a layer of memory foam. The cover is also removable, making it easy to wash.
When will mattress Black Friday deals start in 2024?
Traditionally, Black Friday kicks off on the Friday after Thanksgiving in the US, meaning, this year, the Black Friday sale will commence on Friday 29 November, with the final day of the sale (also known as Cyber Monday) landing on 2 December.
While those are the official Black Friday sale dates, the offers tend to start launching well in advance. In fact, we’ve already seen lots of brands and restailers start discounting mattresses, including Simba, Otty, Nectar and more.
Why you can trust IndyBest to find the best deals
The IndyBest team of shopping experts have been covering sales events such as Black Friday for many years. We track the price of mattresses year-round and know how to spot a good deal from a bad one. Plus, we only recommend discounts on products we’ve either tested or that are made by brands we trust.
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