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Nectar mattress review: Nectar’s Memory Foam mattress “exceeded all expectations” — and you can get 60% off

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Agne Gaidyte

Published: 15:35, 13 Sep 2023
Updated: 15:35, 13 Sep 2023

WITH a forever warranty and a 365-night trial period, Nectar's mattresses certainly seem like the only one you'll ever need.

I put the Nectar memory foam mattress to the test to see whether it really delivers a great night's sleep.

The claims Nectar makes about its memory foam mattress are pretty big.

The brand states its mattresses will make you more comfortable if you're a hot sleeper, thanks to a top layer comprising a quilted cooling cover as well as non-stop airflow.

The design will also improve spinal alignment, no matter your body type, and allow you to move around freely without fear of waking your partner, it claims.

There are plenty of reviews that back up the claims, including over 1700 on Trustpilot giving the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress a rating of 4.7 stars.

Many reviewers point out the friendliness of Nectar's service and the peace of mind offered by the company's year-long trial period, as well as the comfort of the mattress itself.

Read on for our review of the Nectar mattress.

(Tested Spring 2021)

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Pros

Supportive
Comfortable
Excellent value, especially with the free gifts
365-night trial
Climate-neutral

Cons

Slight odour when first out the box

Nectar mattress review: summary

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Nectar mattress review: unboxing

Nectar offers a contact-free delivery with free shipping and returns.

It arrived within a week of ordering in a sleek and colourful box, which made the purchasing experience even more exciting.

Unsurprisingly, the mattress box is a bit heavy, so make sure you've got someone around to help you to carry the box to the bedroom.

You'll want to remove the packaging in the bedroom, because once out of the box and plastic packaging, the mattress is difficult to move.

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You'll find a handy cutter tool for easy mattress release included in your packaging, and after unpacking the mattress, you'll need to leave the mattress to expand for several hours.

Nectar states that the mattress expansion depends on many factors including air pressure, humidity, and ventilation, so don't stress if it takes slightly longer for your mattress to reach its full size.

The mattress I tested (a double), took around seven hours to expand completely and left a slight odour in the surrounding area, so I'd suggest ventilating your bedroom well for a few days once your mattress is out of the packaging.

A booklet with key information is included in the delivery box.

Nectar mattress review: performance

The Nectar mattress is described as a medium-firm, and I found that to be accurate.

I'll admit that the first night of sleep left me wondering if I'd ever get used to medium/firm feel; it's a bit of a shock if you're used to a soft coil mattress.

However, after a couple of nights I was sleeping sounder than ever.

The Nectar memory foam mattress features an adaptive cooling cover and the smart memory foam technology responds to your body, dissipating heat and moisture and helping to maintain a comfortable temperature throughout your body.

The mattress temperature regulation meant I was comfortably cool at night, which is no mean feat considering the bed frame was up against a radiator.

I think the Nectar mattress is ideal if you prefer a side sleeping position like me, as the mattress hugged my body comfortably leaving my spine nice and straight.

I also couldn't feel my partner moving when sleeping (which used to be a big problem) and as a result, both of us have been sleeping better and more deeply.

A few months into the test period, I couldn't imagine sleeping on anything different.

How does the Nectar mattress feel a year on?

After sleeping on my Nectar mattress for a year, I can say that it literally got better with every night.

The mattress has not changed its firmness or shape in any way, although I rotated the mattress after around 6 months, as recommended.

I love drinking coffee in bed on Saturday mornings, and tend to leave the cup on the mattress. But there's no need to worry about moving as the cup always stays in the same place.

How much is the Nectar mattress?

The Nectar comes in five mattress sizes ranging from single to super king. When you pay full whack, their prices come in at:

Single - £949
Small double - £1,199
Double - £1,199
King - £1,299
Super king - £1,449

Nectar's prices are pretty reasonable compared to its rivals.

The Simba Hybrid, which has an identical depth and makes many similar claims, starts at £809 for a single, and prices reach £1,409 for a super king.

Brook + Wilde's Lux Mattress, meanwhile, costs £699 for a single and £1,099 for a super king, and its customers are able to choose their preferred firmness.

Emma's mattress offerings sit on either side of the Nectar, price wise - its Premium Mattress starts at £799, while the is priced from £1,198.

You can usually get a pretty good discount by going direct to Nectar though; at the moment the brand is offering 60% off its mattresses.

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Nectar mattress review: the verdict

The Nectar mattress exceeded all our expectations.

It took me a week or so to get used to the firmness, but I think our sleep has improved ever since.

It's firm enough and offers enough pressure relief to support the whole body when sleeping, but not so firm as to prevent you from being comfortable, and it allows airflow which stops you from overheating.

Overall, I really enjoyed testing out the mattress and the only minus was the slight odour in the room when it was fresh out of the packaging.

What is the Nectar mattress made of?

The Nectar Mattress is made from three layers of foam: two layers of memory foam and a base layer of stabilising foam.

The specially engineered viscoelastic foam supports all sleepers (front, back and side), with the base layer minimizing motion transfer to whoever shares the bed.

Each mattress has a polyester cooling cover to keep you cool during sleep.

How to clean the Nectar Mattress

It's important that you clean your mattress on regular basis in order to prolong its life.

Nectar's can help you out when you need to remove stains or any spillage.

We suggest getting a mattress protector: it not only prevents stains but keeps bed bugs and dust mites away from your mattress.

If you have a spill, you should always clean your mattress straight away using baking soda or distilled white wine vinegar.

Is the Nectar Mattress cool?

Memory foam mattresses are often guilty of making you too hot because memory foam clings so close to your body.

However, the Nectar Mattress has an adaptive cooling cover that can help fight overheating.

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When I was testing out the mattress, it kept me cool during the night, and that has greatly improved my sleep quality.

Other reviewers have also raved about the quality of the Nectar mattress, with one saying: 'From the first night sleeping on my new mattress it was amazing. I had the best night’s sleep I’ve had in months. So comfy I didn’t want to get out'.

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Is the Nectar Mattress too soft?

On the scale from one to ten, going from very soft to firm, the Nectar mattress rates at 6.5, meaning it's slightly more firm than the average memory foam mattress.

If you find a Nectar mattress to be too firm for your needs, you can simply return it as the brand has an excellent 365-day home trial.

How long will Nectar mattresses last?

Due to the quality of the memory foam layer, Nectar mattresses are expected to last between six and eight years.

One of the Nectar's main selling points is that it comes with a lifetime guarantee; if something is faulty in your mattress, the company will repair or replace it, no matter how long you've had it for.

Are Nectar mattresses sold in stores?

Over in the US Nectar mattresses are stocked in stores nationwide, but the brand has yet to replicate that feat on this side of the Atlantic, meaning that the only way to try out a Nectar mattress is to order online.

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