Simba Hybrid Original Mattress
Our verdict · Softer and cheaper than the Pro with the same responsive Aerocoil feel — a sensible middle ground for people who don't only sleep on their side.
Buy it if
You switch between your side and back and want Simba's responsive feel for less than the Pro.
Skip it if
You're a heavier side sleeper needing the Pro's extra support layers, or you want the deepest shoulder cushioning.
Where to get it
Simba Hybrid Original Mattress
From around £615 (double, indicative)
Indicative price at the time of review.
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The original Simba Hybrid is the lighter, cheaper sibling of the Pro: five layers with up to 2,500 Aerocoil micro-springs and a medium feel that reviewers describe as among the most comfortable in its class, with good motion isolation and temperature regulation. For side sleepers it is more forgiving than the medium-firm Pro because the surface gives a little more at the shoulder, which is why it suits combination sleepers who move between their side and back. Reviewers do note that lighter builds may still want more cushioning at the shoulder — if that is you, the Emma's AirGrid or the Nectar's memory foam cushion pressure points more directly. Against the Pro you save money and gain a touch more give, but lose the extra layers and springs that heavier side sleepers benefit from.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Five-layer hybrid with up to 2,500 Aerocoil micro-springs; reviewers rate it among the most comfortable medium hybrids
- Medium feel is more forgiving for side sleeping than the firmer Pro
- Good motion isolation and temperature regulation for the price
Cons
- Reviewers note lighter builds may still want more cushioning at the shoulder
- Fewer layers and springs than the Pro, so less zoned support for heavier sleepers
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 Mattress | 87/100 | From around £450 (double, indicative) | value for deep pressure relief |
| 4.Simba Hybrid Original MattressThis pick | 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
- all-rounder for combination side sleepers
- Typical cost
- From around £615 (double, indicative)
- Type
- 5-layer hybrid with up to 2,500 Aerocoil micro-springs
- Firmness
- Medium (softer than the Pro)
- Depth
- Approx. 25cm
- Trial & guarantee
- 200-night trial, 10-year guarantee
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 15 September 2026
- Updated
- 15 September 2026
- Last verified
- 15 September 2026
- Sources
- 7 sources
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