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Mattresses Buying Guide
Our buying guide will explain which type of mattress would suit you most, how much you can expect to pay for one, and which features are worth looking out for.
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I WANTED TO BUY A MATTRESS
I wanted to buy a mattress from koala, I have sent 4 emails over the last week without a reply, it’s apparent my business isn’t as important as I thought. I have decided to buy a One Bed mattress instead, significantly cheaper with the same perks warranty wise. Thanks for nothing
2 comments
Hi Koala,
I am pleased to read this, I would love to take you up on your offer, I appreciate it. I will be calling Onebed Monday and calling you guys straight after, I am sorry for reason I had to be ... Read more
honest, but felt let down. Happy to revise my review after hearing from you. Talk to you soon thank you
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Alex
- 2 reviews
Love my mattress and easy to order
I have given my mattress 3 months to write a review and can say that it is great value for money. It has very little transferred bounce and is sooo cozy.
It smelt a little when unveiling from the plastic but that went away once aired out.
Really cant complain about this product
Purchased in January 2021.
1 comment
Phil O.Koala
G'day Alex,
Thank you for submitting your review! ... Read more
Great to hear that our zero disturbance technology is working for you. It's starting to to get a bit cooler so enjoy being cozy in your Koala! With regards to the smell, we think of it as a "new car smell", but rest assured we test our foam for any nasties and the foam is GECA's certified to be safe. It has also been independently CETEC certified, which means that the volatile organic compounds are below the Green Building Council Standard of Australia standard of <0.5mg/m2/hr. Sweet dreams, The Koala Dream Team.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Arna NaikSydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
Best sleeps ever
I needed a new mattress ASAP as my back had been killing me and I haven’t been sleeping well. So I did some research and the koala mattresses had over 22,000 Great reviews. They all said this mattress was a game changer and that is exactly what it has been for me. I have a bad back in general and have had surgery so need a good mattress. I have found the koala mattress to be fantastical! I am extremely happy with my purchase and it has helped improve my sleeps in general.
The customer service is excellent, my mattress arrived the day after I ordered it and it was super easy to unpack. I brought a King and did it all on my own.
I think the price is very fair, I had a 15% discount.
I would happily recommend this product !!!!
Purchased in April 2021 for $1,069.00.
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ToniSydney, NSW
Great Mattress
We upgraded our Mattress as our old one was starting to give lower back issues and i kept rolling into the middle of the bed. My cousin had recently purchased a Koala Mattress and said he had no issues with the firmness and sagging, he has had his mattress for over a yr and it is as if he bought it yesterday.
Purchased in March 2021 for $1,062.00.
1 comment
Phil O.Koala
G'day Toni,
Thanks for taking the time to submit a review. Great to hear we have delivered a 5 star experience!... Read more
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AnuragGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
- 4 reviews
It’s Great initially then it sucks
The product is amazing for first few months and then things started to go downhill. First I thought a little change in firmness is fine but as time kept passing now I have more back pain and it has changed shape.
Purchased for $1,000.00.
1 comment
Phil O.Koala
G'day Anurag,
Sorry to hear that you are having issues with your Koala, that's not how it should feel! Please reach out to our customer service team on 1800 575 337 or [email protected] so that we ca... Read more
n get you back to having the great night's sleep that you'd expect from a Koala mattress.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Very impressive
My wife and I are very happy with our king sized mattress. Very comfortable and the service was next day. What a great Australian company. A real pleasure to deal with. Thanks Koala
Purchased in April 2021.
1 comment
Phil O.Koala
G'day Nick,
Thanks for sharing your Koala review. Great to hear that we have delivered a 5 star experience!... Read more
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braedenMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 6 reviews
Too firm.. way to firm ...
Koala mattress is like sleeping on a layer of bricks.
So so firm :(
I would not recommend buying one of these mattresses at all. I'll be ringing up for a refund Monday ...
Purchased in March 2021 for $1,062.00.
3 comments
Phil O.Koala
G'day Braeden,
Sorry to hear that you are finding the Koala mattress too firm. Please reach out to us on 1800 575 337 or [email protected] so that our team can get this sorted for you. They can send... Read more
you out a soft topper or, if you prefer, help to process your return.Maybe you should have the option to add a soft topper when at purchase... Might save the disappointment.
Ordered a new topper, will see how it goes
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Will C.Sydney, NSW
Do not buy if big and tall
- partner and I are between 6ft1 and 6ft6
- both over 100kgs
- side sleepers, never gonna change that
- constantly sore upper back after sleeping on the mattress for more than 3 hours
- had the bed for 2 months
- deceivable after all the clever SEM marketing
- we both massage each other after sleeping which is nice but don't have the time to every day of the week
- If you are slight person or couple you will likely not have these issues.
- Never had these issues before koala mattress
Do not buy this bed if you are a big person aka more than 100kgs
Purchased in January 2021 at Gumtree for $1,000.00.
1 comment
Phil O.Koala
Hi Will,
We're sorry to hear that that you are not enjoying your Koala mattress. Our 120 night comfort guarantee means that if you're not 100% happy with your new Koala mattress you can return it to us for a full refund. ... Read more
Please get in touch with us on [email protected] or at 1800 575 337 so that we can get this sorted for you. Sweet dreams Koala Dream TeamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
MarkusSydney, NSW
- 4 reviews
- King
- Verified purchase
Biggest eCommerce disappointment that sounded just too good to be true
I thought I get myself a nice birthday gift and went ahead and ordered the Koala Slumber Set today for tonight's delivery. I did double-check with their chat operator on their promise to deliver within 4 hours or same day.
I placed the order using ZIP pay who confirmed the payment within a few minutes and I also got the order confirmation from Koala. When I left work earlier in order to make sure that I would be around for the delivery, I thought I might double-check if the delivery is on track as expected.
And what a surprise you would think...Read more
if you learn that nothing was at track at all. Apparently the payment was not cleared as I learned again from their chat operator confirming the delivery would not happen tonight. This is so disappointing and unexpected. They could have at least gotten in touch with me to advise. At the same time I have someone inspecting my current bed that I am trying to sell so I might end up waking up on the floor on my birthday instead of sleeping on the Koala mattress. This is UNBELIEVABLE. These guys should definitely stop their FALSE advertising and show some accountability for what they promise. Instead, they were advising that the payment issue is actually not their problem but ZIPs or ultimately mine. No willingness to fix the problem and make it work. They don't seem to care and seem to have enough customers...1 comment
Phil O.Koala
G’day Markus,
We’re sorry to hear you’ve had some issues with your order. ... Read more
We’ve looked into what happened and our system did email you an order confirmation once you completed the order on our website. We were then notified by ZIP pay that your payment wasn’t cleared. However, we didn’t notify you on the status of your order, so totally understand why this created some confusion. The buck stops with us here - nobody else. At Koala, we value every customer and always aim to give the best customer experience. On this occasion, we understand why you feel we’ve let you down. If there’s anything else we can do for this particular order, we’d love to try and help you out, so please reach out to us on 1800 575 337 or [email protected] Sweet Dreams, Koala Dream TeamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Veronica BGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
The best mattress we have ever slept on!
We have been using a Queen Koala mattress for many years and upgraded to a King recently and we LOVE it! I no longer wke up in pain anymore and I get a great sleep. It is very comfortable and supportive.
Purchased in February 2021 for $1,050.00.
1 comment
Koala S.Koala
Hi Veronica,
So glad you love the mattress! Thanks for the awesome feedback.
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FrankiePerth, WA
Great for winter bad for summer
We researched heaps of mattresses before settling on the koala, lots of great reviews. Sadly we bought last year during winter and it was fine but holds way way too much heat for me and my partner both during summer in WA. We only used air con sparingly previous to this and now have uncomfortable sticky nights even with our portable air con on. Sadly we are out of the warranty period and can’t return it. Hoping to warn others who might sleep hot.
The up side is the customer service has been excellent. Upgraded from 3 to 4 stars after the positive experience overall. Worth a try for sure.
Purchased in May 2021.
3 comments
Koala S.Koala
Hey Frankie!
Sorry about the previous comment, I also noticed that you ticked "yes" to sagging in your review. The heat retention and sagging may correlate, are you able to send us an email at suppo... Read more
[email protected] so we can follow up? Sounds like you're having a warranty issue.That’s good to know, but we purchased a mattress not a frame.
Thanks for the quick response, I’ll email that address and hopefully we can find a good solution
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L WadeSouth East Queensland, QLD
Mattress didn't last a year
The customer service side of purchasing is excellent. Which is likely why Koala gets so many positive reviews. But the quality of the mattress itself is pretty poor. I purchased a Koala mattress a little under a year ago. The mattress now has two compressed foam indentations where we lie. In fact it's quite uncomfortable to roll out of these divots as they are now so deep int the mattress. So less than a year later I'm looking for a new king mattress again. Unlikely I'll do the boxed mattress thing again as clearly they just don't last.
Purchased in April 2021 at koala online for $990.00.
1 comment
Koala S.Koala
Hey L Wade!
I’m sorry to hear you're having issues with your Koala Mattress. Let's get this sorted ASAP!!... Read more
Firstly - I'll need you to just fill out this super-simple form I've linked below and then we'll get this sorted out for you right away. You'll need to take a few photos for the form, so make sure you've got your camera/phone handy! https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5221869/Koala-Mattress-Warranty-Au Here's a tip: The speed of your claim is 99% reliant on the photos you send us - so please try and replicate the examples we've included in the form as best as possible and your claim will be processed in no time at all. Once we've received the form back, we'll jump straight on it and be in touch within 2-3 business days. Please note if your claim is relating to a new mattress cover, our warranties team will dispatch you a new mattress cover ASAP. All cover claims will be accepted so just stand by for tracking information. P.S. Keep an eye out in your inbox's junk mail or spam folder as communication will be via email.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Elliott C.Sydney, NSW
- 3 reviews
Easy to buy, very comfortable
Very easy to set up.
Comfortable mattress. Medium firmness.
Sleep has been good since getting this mattress.
The koala mattress feels durable, it hasn’t developed any depressions.
I am able to sleep comfortably even though I can get a sore back from work.
Purchased in January 2021.
1 comment
Koala S.Koala
Hey Elliott
We are so happy you are loving your mattress :D
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Nadia GantSouth East Queensland, QLD
Is not durable
We have had our Koala mattress for 2.5 years and I’m disappointed to report it has been showing signs of indentations and loss of shape for quite a few months.
Both my husband and I are waking up with stiff necks and jaws and my husband is now getting pins and needles in his hands. We have tried multiple different pillows hoping that would be a solution.
Purchased in July 2021 for $1,000.00.
2 comments
Koala S.Koala
Hey there Nadia
We are so sorry to hear you are having some issues with your mattress. If you wanted to get in touch with us at [email protected], we might be able to help sort out a warranty claim for you.
Ok thank you
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Joel
- 9 reviews
Junk that doesn’t last the year
Beware the slick marketing campaign that encourages people to review the delivery service etc within the period in which this mattress does not sag. If you want a mattress for 6months then this is the one for you. Otherwise stay away and find another. Don’t be sucked in by the influencers and the Instagram account. It is cheap junk and the support is sub par.
Purchased in March 2021.
1 comment
Koala S.Koala
Sorry you've had a bad experience if you want to get in touch with us @supportkoala.com.
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LeeMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
Absolute Garbage and a scam.
How comfortable and supportive is your mattress?
0/10 No support and super uncomfortable.
If you have any health conditions or neck/back issues, has the mattress had a positive or negative effect?
Yes i have horrible back problems and koala have made it 5x more unbearable to sleep. Also my partner now has back problems too (we thought it might just be us but after a 2 week holiday on a cruise ship with no issues with a 100 bed i come back and after 1 night i cant move again and had to drag myself to the computer to write this damn review)
ha...Read more
ve you noticed any difference in the quality of your sleep since you started using this mattress? Yes 100% worse sleep im lucky to get 4 hours a night of constant sleep without waking up and raging because my back hurts or the mattress has slumped into a bad position for your back. Do you believe your mattress is durable? Has it maintained its shape and firmness or have you noticed any sagging?Purchased in July 2021 for $1,200.00.
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Koala S.Koala
Hey there Lee
That's no good to hear at all. If you would like, you can email us at [email protected] to organise some sort of arrangement to have it picked up or have something sent out that may help... Read more
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C and MSouth East Queensland, QLD
Koala First Class Service and Product
We have been very satisfied with the whole Koala experience the order and delivery were hassle free and on time.
We have found the mattress to be comfortable and supportive, to date it cannot be faulted and we are very happy with our purchase.
Purchased in December 2021.
1 comment
Koala S.Koala
We are so happy to hear you guys are loving your mattress :D
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DRHSouth East Queensland, QLD
No Hot Spots
We have been using the KS mattress for 4 weeks. No hot spots. Light and easy to make. This is a mattress for sleeping - can't feel partner moves, and VERY comfortable, right mix between soft and firm. Although it is not a mattress for sitting on the sides - as it is not as firmly SUPPORTED OR CONSTRUCTED as other mattresses, we bought it for sleep improvement - no hot spots- and we have that. GREAT.
Service, delivery and follow up is EXCELLENT. Packaging is superb and the sheets come in delightful boxes - but a tad over done as usually the boxes are recycled....although it is recommended to use for storing other things.
Purchased in January 2021 for $1,410.00.
1 comment
Koala S.Koala
We are glad you like your mattress!
I'll also pass your thoughts along to the rest of the team :)
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Can't wait to go to bed now
I'm happy to say I'm impressed with my new koala mattress I can't even feel my partner move any more when we are sleeping witch is great and it is very comfortable thanks koala
1 comment
Koala S.Koala
Glad you're Sheree!
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Andy-Mardi S.Metropolitan Adelaide, SA
Atrocious delivery and customer service
I was disappointed and left with an emergency situation when Koala failed to deliver within the window I had specified. They didn't mail it out until the first day of the window I'd asked for, and were unable to guarantee it would arrive when I had requested, upon querying. When I pointed out that this wasn't good enough, their failure to dispatch it on time to arrive within the window wasn't my fault, the agent on phone told me 'okay we'll just cancel your order then' and hung up on me!
Purchased in December 2021 for $1,300.00.
1 comment
Koala S.Koala
Hey Andy!
Really sorry to hear about your experience with us and we'd love to chat further to see if theres anything else we can do.... Read more
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Questions & Answers
Corey P.asked
Hi just got our mattress last night just wondering do you guys recommend rotating or flipping the mattress? Would we be okay just to leave it how it is? Just seen a few people saying they’ve gotten indentations where they sleep.
2 answers
Hey Corey!
I don’t actually work for Koala, but I bought my own a few weeks back
Koala do recommend rotating it 180 degrees every 6 months to make sure you are using the mattress evenly
Hope you love it as much as I do!
Phil O.Koala
G'day Corey,
Sleepwell2000 is right! We definitely recommend rotating your mattress.
Body impressions (where your shape is reflected in the mattress) are completely normal in all types of modern mattresses, including the Koala mattress, and you shouldn’t be alarmed. These occur over the first few months of use where the comfort layers on top of the core are settling to the body weights and most common sleeping positions used on the mattress.
We recommend rotating your new mattress to help create more even settling of the comfort layers especially where there are two individuals with different sleeping styles or weights using the mattress.
Hope you love your new mattress as much as Sleepwell2000!
Sweet dreams,
The Koala Dream Team.
KJWasked
Am I able to store the mattress for a few weeks standing on its side or will this deform it somehow?
1 answer
Koala S.Koala
Hey there KJW
This shouldn't cause any problems at all. If something does happen, please don't hesitate giving us a shout :)
Audreyasked
I live in New Zealand and have just bought a koala mattress from someone who never opened or used it. I don’t know when it was first purchased so don’t know if it’s under warranty.
My issue is that when we opened and unwrapped the mattress it didn’t inflate like the videos show and after a few days it still doesn’t seem to fill the cover. Will this change? Should the seems be on the edges?
Thanks
2 answers
Koala S.Koala
Hi Audrey,
Thanks for your question, I'm sorry this has happened. I'm afraid I don't have good news-
Our warranty and trial are not transferable, meaning it is only applicable to the original purchaser.
There should be a production date stamped on the outside of the mattress box and also on the care tag. Our mattresses need to be opened within 8 weeks after this production date, they are not designed to stay in the box for long periods of time.
The last mattress we sold in New Zealand was in August 2018 which means the mattress you have was compressed in its box for at least 9 months.
What happens to the mattress if it’s stored in the box beyond the 8 weeks?
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Phil O.Koala
G’day John,
You’re not wrong and all I can say is i’m deeply sorry. We’re struggling right now to keep up with an unprecedented amount of enquiries at a time when our customer service team members ar... Read more
e working from home amongst little ones and loved ones.