Nectar Mattress Review: Honest Thoughts from a UK Retailer
If you’ve spent any time researching Memory Foam Mattresses, chances are you’ve come across Nectar. With their bold claims, generous trial policy, and rapidly growing popularity on both sides of the Atlantic, they’ve become one of the most talked-about names in the Hybrid Mattresses space.
In our showroom and online shop, we offer Nectar mattresses because we believe they represent good value for money but we also know no mattress is perfect for everyone. So here’s our honest take, balancing the pros and cons to help you decide if a Nectar mattress could be the right for you!
A Quick Look at Nectar
Nectar is a major player in the US mattress market, having sold over 5 million mattresses worldwide. Known for its direct-to-consumer model and affordable pricing, it has recently gained strong traction here in the UK, becoming a popular choice for those seeking a pressure-relieving, memory foam experience without a huge price tag.
What Makes Nectar Stand Out
This is easily one of Nectar’s biggest selling points. You get an entire year to try out the mattress in your own home. This means four full seasons to test how it performs in every climate and condition. It's also a testament to how much Nectar believes in their mattresses. At the time of writing, Nectar claim only 3% of customers return their mattress during the trial period.
2. Forever Warranty
Backing up the trial is Nectar’s Forever Warranty, which covers you for as long as you own the mattress. This is broken down as a 10 year guarantee for a brand new replacement mattress If something goes wrong with yours. If something is wrong after the 10 years then nectar will repair the mattress free of charge or replace it with a new one if a manufacturing fault is confirmed. It’s rare to see that kind of long-term confidence, let alone in this price range.
3. Carbon-Neutral Commitment
Nectar is also working toward a more sustainable future. Their mattresses are made with a carbon-neutral promise, and they’ve taken steps to reduce their environmental impact through eco-conscious manufacturing practices.
4. Returned Mattresses Go to Charity
Here’s something unique that Nectar does: if you decide to return your mattress during the trial period, it won't end up recycled or even worse in landfill. Instead, Nectar donates the returned Mattresses to local charities. A positive impact as well as reassurance that you aren't receiving a mattress that someone has already slept on.
5. Great for Pressure Relief and Motion Isolation
The multi-layer foam design does a great job of distributing body weight evenly. Side sleepers, in particular, may find relief from shoulder and hip discomfort. Nectars a soft to the touch but highly supportive and keep you straight for correct spinal alignment. It also excels at motion isolation, which is ideal if you sleep with a partner who moves a lot during the night.
Things to Keep in Mind
1. Firmer Feel Overall
While most of their mattresses are classified as a medium-firm mattress, Nectar mostly leans toward the firmer end of the spectrum. That’s great for back and combination sleepers who like a bit of support, but if you’re looking for a soft, plush, sink-in feel, then there may be more suitable brands.
2. May Not Suit Heavier Sleepers
Heavier individuals (especially those over 18 stone/115kg) may find the support a little lacking over time, as they don't offer much in the highest firm levels.
3. Cooling technology is Moderate
Nectar has various different cooling tactics they use but on their lower end models, they rely on open cell memory foam, which although is breathable, isn't as powerful as gel, latex or the top Nectar models.
4. Off-Gassing at First
As with most memory foam mattresses, there’s a slight smell when first unboxing. This "new mattress" scent is harmless and typically disappears within 24–48 hours, especially if aired in a well-ventilated room.
Final Thoughts: Is Nectar Right for You?
Overall, the Nectar Mattress is a smart buy for shoppers who want pressure relief, ideally a medium/firm supportive feel, and great value, with the peace of mind that comes from a year-long trial and lifetime warranty. It’s particularly well-suited for back and side sleepers who enjoy the contouring feel of memory foam.
Its growing popularity in the UK isn’t surprising. As more people become aware of the millions of happy sleepers in the US, interest continues to rise and we’ve seen that reflected in our own customer feedback.
That said, it won’t be the best fit for everyone. If you prefer an ultra-soft mattress, are a very sweaty sleeper or need extra edge support, a different model might serve you better. But with 365 nights to try it and 97% of people choosing to keep their mattress, it must be a tempting prospect for anyone to try it.
Interested in trying the Nectar Mattress for yourself? Explore our selection or get in touch, we’re happy to answer questions and help you find your perfect match.
Our Top Picks from Nectar
If you’re interested in trying a Nectar mattress, here are a few standout options that offer different feels depending on what you need from your sleep setup.
The original best-seller. Pure foam layers, a great low price, a medium-firm feel, and excellent pressure relief. A top choice for side and back sleepers who want that classic body-hugging Nectar comfort.
Another All-Foam Mattress but with a few added extras, like the honeycomb micro-zoned transition layer, which is great for breathability and airflow which many fully foam mattresses lack. A fairly deep model, also Medium/Firm, great for side, front and back sleepers alike.
• Nectar Premier Hybrid Mattress
A combination of pocket springs, tablet springs and Nectar's special memory foam formulas, create this extra comfortable mattress, that still delivers reliable support and pressure relief. An overall Medium tension, more suited to side and combination sleepers.