Best mattress deals for May 2024: single, double, king and super king beds
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They say you should never skimp on quality when it comes to shopping for two things: a good pair of shoes, or a mattress. Because you’ll probably spend your life in one or the other.
The average person spends around 229,961 hours in bed; or about a third of their lifetime. When you think about it like that, it makes perfect sense to invest in a mattress that goes the distance. Something supportive yet pleasingly cloud-like, and topped with the best bedding you can afford to ensure your sleep is the restorative rest you need.
The thing is, a new mattress can be a very pricey purchase, so when you spot a great deal, you should jump on it - and fast.
Whether you’re looking for a brand new option for yourself, shopping for a loved one, or just want a dreamy new bed to level up your spare room, we’ve found options across memory foam, hybrid and pocket springs galore.
And the best part of all? They’re all on sale.
Below you will find fantastic deals on firm support pocket spring models, cloud nine-like memory foam styles or hybrid mattresses that offer the best of both worlds.
If you’re not sure about the differences between each, check out our Best Mattress list to get a better idea of them.
Scroll on to the best sales on mattresses
Dormeo
The deal: the big Spring Sale
Life's too short to put up with a bad mattress. Dormeo is offering every reason to upgrade your sleep situation with hundreds off in its spring sale event. With free delivery, 60-night trials and a 20-year warranty on some models, it's a retailer that all but guarantees a sweeter sleep.
Ergoflex
The deal: Save up to 45 per cent on the cost of a new bed
Who doesn’t adore a stone-cold bargain? You’ll sleep even more soundly after tearing the RRP on selected mattresses at Ergoflex using the special discount code SAVE45. It’s in the bag.
Emma Mattress
The deal: up to 30 per cent off in the Big Bank Holiday Deal
Replace your mattress for less thanks to Emma. The brand is offering up to 30 per cent off in its seasonal sale right now, which includes the brand’s famed mattresses plus sleep accessories like the Original Pillow.
There’s also savings to bag on selected pillows, the Emma Cloud Duvet and the Emma Hug Weighted Blanket, helpful for anyone who struggles to sleep.
Emma offers a 200-night trial period, as well as a 10-year guarantee and free delivery, so there’s never been a better time to invest in your sleep.
Simba
The deal: up to 25 per cent off in the May Day sale
If you’ve never checked out the offerings at sleep king Simba, you’re in for a treat.
The B-Corp sleep-tech specialist is offering up to 25 per cent off selected mattresses and up to 30 per cent off beds, giving you all the more reason to join the slumber party. As well as mattresses, Simba offers discounts on bundles too, so you can save even more on your total-bedroom transformation.
There are nine chic bed frames, bedding, pillows and even a weighted blanket to choose from. All are designed to help you get the snooze of your dreams.
Nectar
The deal: save up to 55 per cent in the Spring Sale
If you’re hoping to transform your sleep experience, bed-in-a-box brand Nectar is offering massive reductions of up to 55 per cent off across mattresses. There are even bigger savings to be made if you invest in a bundle and you can save money off selected pillows too.
Save hundreds on Nectar Sleep mattresses + premium bedding gifts. Nectar also offers a 365-night trial period, one of the longest around.
You’ll also get free delivery and returns, and a Forever warranty which is valid for as long as you own the mattress. How’s that for customer service?
Eve Sleep
The deal: up to 40 per cent off in the Spring Clearance
The sales are continuing over at eve sleep where there’s more than half off on its lighter and original foam mattresses. With all this on offer, the only issue we can predict is getting out of your comfy new bed.
OTTY
The deal: up to 25 per cent off in the seasonal sales event
Bed-in-a-box brand OTTY is offering serious cash off its Pure Hybrid and Original Hybrid models as part of its seasonal sale bonanza.
Shorter nights may be here, but it’s always a good time to make your bedroom the cosiest it can be.
Dreams
The deal: up to 50 per cent off in the seasonal event
A good night’s sleep is pretty much in the bag at Dreams. The RRP has been wiped off its collection of bed frames and mattresses, meaning now is the perfect time to pounce. There are deals everywhere across mattresses, bed frames and up to 60 per cent off sale items. The time’s never been better to bag a new bed.
Wayfair
The deal: free delivery on hundreds of discounted beds
Whether you’re looking for a single, double, king or super king, online homewares giant Wayfair has mattresses to suit every budget and need. Best of all, it offers free delivery for spends over £40 to most UK addresses, so getting your new bed has never been simpler.
John Lewis mattresses
The deal: beds from £109
Bag huge savings on selected mattresses at department store John Lewis which has brands including Tempur, Hypnos and Emma as well as is in-house range. The clearance mattresses are mainly pocket spring styles with medium tension - perfect for back pain suffers.
Dunelm
The deal: bargain beds in the seasonal sale
Dunelm’s sale sees big money off mattresses with brands like Fogarty, Silentnight and eve in the mix. Whether you’re looking to replace your knackered old mattress or you’re shopping for a spare room, now’s the time to make your move.
Bensons for Beds
The deal: up to 50 per cent off with Spring savings
Bed destination Bensons for Beds is holding a sale that sees as much as half wiped off the price of some of its products, meaning you could save some serious cash to splash out on something else instead. Why not spend the savings on luxe bed linen?
Mattressman
The deal: extended sale with 15 per cent off mattresses and more
Start the month on the right note by checking off one high ticket item off your list.
If you’re on the hunt for a new bed, head to Mattressman, which has plenty of British-made models marked down, including 15 per cent off Sealy. Other big name brands include Silentnight, Hypnos, Sleepeezee and more.