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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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4.5

779 reviews
5
(631)
4
(42)
3
(19)
2
(38)
1
(49)
  • Value for Money
    4.0 (118)
  • Sleeping Position
    • Side (102)
    • Back (36)
    • Front (13)
  • Adjustment Period
    • Days (89)
    • I never got used to it! (25)
    • Weeks (9)
  • Pre-existing Neck / Back Issues Yes (43%) · No (57%)
  • Caused Discomfort Yes (35%) · No (65%)
  • Heat Retention Yes (25%) · No (75%)
  • Sagging Yes (23%) · No (77%)
  • Perceived Firmness
    • Medium (64)
    • Hard (26)
    • Very Hard (13)
    • Soft (12)
    • Very Soft (3)
  • Customer Service
    4.5 (115)
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I WANTED TO BUY A MATTRESS

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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

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Koala
Phil O.Koala
John
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Alex

Alex

  • 2 reviews

Love my mattress and easy to order

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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.

Customer Service
Value for Money
Sleeping PositionFront and Side
Adjustment PeriodWeeks
Pre-existing Neck / Back Issues No
Caused Discomfort No
Heat Retention Yes
Sagging No
Perceived Firmness Medium
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Koala
Phil O.Koala
Arna Naik

Arna NaikSydney, NSW

  • 2 reviews

Best sleeps ever

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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.

Customer Service
Value for Money
Sleeping PositionBack, Front and Side
Adjustment PeriodDays
Pre-existing Neck / Back Issues Yes
Caused Discomfort No
Heat Retention No
Sagging No
Perceived Firmness Medium
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Toni

ToniSydney, NSW

Great Mattress

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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.

Customer Service
Value for Money
Sleeping PositionFront and Side
Adjustment PeriodDays
Pre-existing Neck / Back Issues No
Caused Discomfort No
Heat Retention No
Sagging No
Perceived Firmness Hard
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1 comment
Koala
Phil O.Koala
Anurag

AnuragGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

  • 4 reviews

It’s Great initially then it sucks

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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.

Customer Service
Value for Money
Sleeping PositionBack and Side
Adjustment PeriodWeeks
Pre-existing Neck / Back Issues No
Caused Discomfort Yes
Heat Retention No
Sagging Yes
Perceived Firmness Medium
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Koala
Phil O.Koala

Very impressive

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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.

Customer Service
Value for Money
Sleeping PositionBack
Adjustment PeriodDays
Pre-existing Neck / Back Issues No
Caused Discomfort No
Heat Retention No
Sagging No
Perceived Firmness Medium
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Koala
Phil O.Koala
braeden

braedenMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

  • 6 reviews

Too firm.. way to firm ...

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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.

Value for Money
Sleeping PositionBack and Side
Adjustment PeriodI never got used to it!
Pre-existing Neck / Back Issues No
Caused Discomfort Yes
Heat Retention Yes
Sagging No
Perceived Firmness Very Hard
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3 comments
Koala
Phil O.Koala
braeden
braeden

Maybe you should have the option to add a soft topper when at purchase... Might save the disappointment.

braeden
braeden

Ordered a new topper, will see how it goes

Will C.

Will C.Sydney, NSW

Do not buy if big and tall

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- 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.

Customer Service
Value for Money
Sleeping PositionSide
Adjustment PeriodI never got used to it!
Pre-existing Neck / Back Issues No
Caused Discomfort Yes
Heat Retention Yes
Sagging No
Perceived Firmness Very Hard
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1 comment
Koala
Phil O.Koala
Markus

MarkusSydney, NSW

  • 4 reviews
  • King
  • Verified purchase

Biggest eCommerce disappointment that sounded just too good to be true

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Sleeping PositionSide
Adjustment PeriodI never got used to it!
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1 comment
Koala
Phil O.Koala
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Veronica B

Veronica BGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

The best mattress we have ever slept on!

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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.

Customer Service
Value for Money
Sleeping PositionBack and Side
Adjustment PeriodDays
Pre-existing Neck / Back Issues Yes
Caused Discomfort No
Heat Retention No
Sagging No
Perceived Firmness Medium
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Koala
Koala S.Koala
Frankie

FrankiePerth, WA

Great for winter bad for summer

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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.

Customer Service
Value for Money
Adjustment PeriodDays
Pre-existing Neck / Back Issues No
Caused Discomfort Yes
Heat Retention Yes
Sagging Yes
Perceived Firmness Medium
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3 comments
Koala
Koala S.Koala
Frankie
Frankie

That’s good to know, but we purchased a mattress not a frame.

Frankie
Frankie

Thanks for the quick response, I’ll email that address and hopefully we can find a good solution

L Wade

L WadeSouth East Queensland, QLD

Mattress didn't last a year

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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.

Customer Service
Value for Money
Sleeping PositionSide
Adjustment PeriodDays
Pre-existing Neck / Back Issues No
Caused Discomfort Yes
Heat Retention Yes
Sagging Yes
Perceived Firmness Medium
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1 comment
Koala
Koala S.Koala
Elliott C.

Elliott C.Sydney, NSW

  • 3 reviews

Easy to buy, very comfortable

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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.

Customer Service
Value for Money
Sleeping PositionSide
Adjustment PeriodDays
Pre-existing Neck / Back Issues No
Caused Discomfort No
Heat Retention No
Sagging No
Perceived Firmness Medium
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Koala
Koala S.Koala

Hey Elliott
We are so happy you are loving your mattress :D

Nadia Gant

Nadia GantSouth East Queensland, QLD

Is not durable

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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.

Sleeping PositionSide
Adjustment PeriodDays
Pre-existing Neck / Back Issues No
Caused Discomfort Yes
Heat Retention Yes
Sagging Yes
Perceived Firmness Soft
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2 comments
Koala
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.

Nadia Gant
Nadia Gant

Ok thank you

Joel

Joel

  • 9 reviews

Junk that doesn’t last the year

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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.

Customer Service
Value for Money
Adjustment PeriodI never got used to it!
Pre-existing Neck / Back Issues No
Caused Discomfort Yes
Heat Retention No
Sagging Yes
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1 comment
Koala
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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Lee

LeeMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

Absolute Garbage and a scam.

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Purchased in July 2021 for $1,200.00.

Customer Service
Value for Money
Sleeping PositionBack, Front and Side
Adjustment PeriodDays
Pre-existing Neck / Back Issues Yes
Caused Discomfort Yes
Heat Retention No
Sagging Yes
Perceived Firmness Very Soft
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Koala
Koala S.Koala
C and M

C and MSouth East Queensland, QLD

Koala First Class Service and Product

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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.

Customer Service
Value for Money
Sleeping PositionSide
Adjustment PeriodDays
Pre-existing Neck / Back Issues No
Caused Discomfort No
Heat Retention No
Sagging No
Perceived Firmness Medium
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Koala
Koala S.Koala

We are so happy to hear you guys are loving your mattress :D

DRH

DRHSouth East Queensland, QLD

No Hot Spots

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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.

Customer Service
Value for Money
Sleeping PositionSide
Adjustment PeriodDays
Pre-existing Neck / Back Issues Yes
Caused Discomfort No
Heat Retention No
Sagging No
Perceived Firmness Medium
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1 comment
Koala
Koala S.Koala

We are glad you like your mattress!
I'll also pass your thoughts along to the rest of the team :)

Can't wait to go to bed now

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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

Adjustment PeriodDays
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Koala
Koala S.Koala

Glad you're Sheree!

Andy-Mardi S.

Andy-Mardi S.Metropolitan Adelaide, SA

Atrocious delivery and customer service

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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.

Customer Service
Value for Money
Sleeping PositionSide
Adjustment PeriodI never got used to it!
Pre-existing Neck / Back Issues No
Caused Discomfort No
Heat Retention No
Sagging No
Perceived Firmness Hard
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Koala
Koala S.Koala
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Questions & Answers

Corey P.

Corey P.asked

King

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.

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Sleepwell2000
Sleepwell2000

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!

Koala
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.

KJW

KJWasked

King

Am I able to store the mattress for a few weeks standing on its side or will this deform it somehow?

1 answer
Koala
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 :)

Audrey

Audreyasked

King

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

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Koala
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.

Lan
Lan

What happens to the mattress if it’s stored in the box beyond the 8 weeks?

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