Nectar Hybrid Mattress
Our verdict · A deep memory-foam comfort layer and a long trial make this the value pick for side sleepers who like a slow, cushioning feel.
Buy it if
You want cushioning memory-foam pressure relief for hips and shoulders on a tighter budget.
Skip it if
You dislike the slow-sinking memory-foam hug or want a bouncy, responsive surface.
Where to get it
Nectar Hybrid Mattress
From around £450 (double, indicative)
Indicative price at the time of review.
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Nectar pairs a deep gel memory-foam comfort layer with pocket springs, and that thick top layer is what makes it a natural side-sleeper choice: it cushions the hip and shoulder as you settle, which reviewers highlight for pressure relief. It is a medium feel that suits typical side sleepers, and it is regularly the cheapest capable hybrid in this group, backed by an unusually long 365-night trial and a lengthy warranty that lower the risk of buying online. The trade-off versus the spring-led Simba and Emma is response: memory foam sinks slowly and hugs, so combination sleepers can find turning over harder, and edge support and cooling are more modest. If deep, budget-friendly cushioning matters more than bounce, it earns its place above the pricier Simba Original.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Deep gel memory-foam comfort layer cushions hips and shoulders; the medium feel suits typical side sleepers
- Long 365-night trial and lengthy warranty lower the risk of buying unseen
- Frequently the cheapest capable hybrid in this guide
Cons
- Slower-responding memory foam hugs rather than pushes back, so combination sleepers may find turning harder
- Less edge support and cooling than the Simba Hybrid Pro
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Emma Hybrid Airgrid Mattress | 88/100 | From around £700 (double, indicative sale price; RRP around £999) | overall for side sleepers |
| 2.Simba Hybrid Pro Mattress | 87/100 | From around £900 (double, indicative sale price; RRP around £1,099) | premium build |
| 3.Nectar Hybrid MattressThis pick | 87/100 | From around £450 (double, indicative) | value for deep pressure relief |
| 4.Simba Hybrid Original Mattress | 86/100 | From around £615 (double, indicative) | all-rounder for combination side sleepers |
| 5.OTTY Original Hybrid Mattress | 84/100 | From around £525 (double, indicative) | heavier side sleepers |
Key facts
- Best for
- value for deep pressure relief
- Typical cost
- From around £450 (double, indicative)
- Type
- Memory-foam hybrid: gel memory foam over pocket springs
- Firmness
- Medium
- Trial
- 365-night trial
- Warranty
- Forever (lifetime) warranty
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 15 September 2026
- Updated
- 15 September 2026
- Last verified
- 15 September 2026
- Sources
- 7 sources
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