Bank holiday sale! Get £726 off Simba's 'dream mattress' that you 'won't regret' buying
Simba's flash Bank Holiday sale is now live and you can get up to 20% off the Simba Hybrid Ultra until the end of Bank Holiday Monday. This means huge savings on a premium mattress, taking a double down to £2,183.22 (RRP £2,799).
The Simba Hybrid Ultra is the top pick in our best mattress of the year guide, thanks to its fantastic pressure relief and support for all types of sleeper. Of course, this is a luxury mattress with a price tag to match, and if the Hybrid Ultra is out of your price range we've picked out a cheaper alternative that's also in the Simba mattress sale. Whichever option suits you best, if you're in the market to upgrade, now is the time to do it.
Simba Hybrid Ultra Mattress: single £1,999 now £1,599.20 at Simba The Simba Hybrid Ultra is a superb mattress that will suit nearly all sleepers. In our Simba Hybrid Ultra mattress review, our testers praised the mattress for its full body support, exceptional pressure relief, along with fantastic temperature regulation, motion isolation and edge support. In short, there's little to dislike about it. Semi-regular Simba mattress sales mean you can find a discount but there is no getting away from the fact that this is a premium mattress. However, this Bank Holiday deal takes up to 20% off and brings a double down to £2,183.22. You'll also get a 200-night trial, 10-year warranty and free next-day shipping.
Our review: ★★★★★User score: ★★★★½ (1,100+ reviews)
Simba Hybrid: single £649 now £525.69 at Simba If you're on a tighter budget but still want a Simba mattress, the original Simba Hybrid is an excellent choice. In our Simba Hybrid mattress review, our testers felt that the mattress was particularly suited to back and side sleepers with the combination of cushioning and support doing a good job of easing pressure points. It's not a great fit for stomach sleepers though and, on the flip side, lightweight side sleepers may find it too firm. But at £647.19 (RRP £799) for a double, the Simba Hybrid is a competitively priced mattress.
Our review: ★★★★★User score: ★★★★★ (128,000+ reviews)
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