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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.



Reviews

4.6

78 reviews
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4
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3
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(4)
  • Value for Money
    4.0 (10)
  • Sleeping Position
    • Side (8)
    • Back (3)
    • Front (1)
  • Adjustment Period
    • Days (10)
  • Pre-existing Neck / Back Issues Yes (40%) · No (60%)
  • Caused Discomfort Yes (0%) · No (100%)
  • Heat Retention Yes (22%) · No (78%)
  • Sagging Yes (13%) · No (88%)
  • Perceived Firmness
    • Medium (5)
    • Hard (2)
    • Soft (1)
  • Customer Service
    4.2 (10)
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Pat

PatMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

Best replacement mattress for our teen son

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This is our second koala mattress. Our sons inner spring 3 yo mattress had already failed and we were so happy with our Queen koala that we got this one for him. It sits well on his ensemble base and supports him well. He has not complained and it is maintaining its shape and firmness perfectly as we had expected given ours is 3 yo and is still like new. It is a fraction smaller in size than his other mattress was but that isnt causing any issues at all and his bedding actually fits better.

Purchased in February 2021 for $790.00.

Customer Service
Value for Money
Sleeping PositionSide
Adjustment PeriodDays
Pre-existing Neck / Back Issues No
Caused Discomfort No
Heat Retention No
Sagging No
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Marisa

MarisaSydney, NSW

Wonderful inexpensive, quality mattress

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Purchased in December 2021 for $750.00.



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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Koala
Koala S.Koala

Thanks for the great review Marisa! We are so glad you enjoy the mattress and are considering the sofa bed!

Emma B.

Emma B.

  • 4 reviews

Dont bother

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Purchased in June 2021.

Customer Service
Value for Money
Sleeping PositionBack and Side
Adjustment PeriodDays
Pre-existing Neck / Back Issues Yes
Caused Discomfort No
Heat Retention Yes
Sagging Yes
Perceived Firmness Hard
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Koala
Koala S.Koala
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It is a magnificent mattress

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Koala mattress is very comfortable. I have sleeping problem. But I am sleeping much better since I am sleeping on this mattress. I am very happy that I made this decision .

Purchased at Bon Mattress Warehouse for $700.00.

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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Lauren1

Lauren1South East Queensland, QLD

Amazing service! Fast delivery and so comfortable

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our toddler loves it!! Sleeping through and very comfortable. The service from Koala is exceptional. We purchased a king mattress earlier this year and recently a King Single for our daughter. Highly recommend!

Purchased in September 2021.

Customer Service
Value for Money
Adjustment PeriodDays
Pre-existing Neck / Back Issues No
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Ms.S

Ms.SGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 3 reviews

Very comfy!

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My mattress is extremely comfortable and supportive. Soft but somehow still very supportive and firm. There has been no sagging whatsoever, so far it seems very durable. Im happy with my purchase, thanks Koala mattresses!

Purchased in May 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

Thank you Ms S!

Extremely comfortable

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From the first night sleeping on my new Koala mattress i have not had a sore back or hips. I wake refreshed and pain free. When you sit on the side it is softer than other mattresses but that not what it there for, its for sleeping on. I will be getting higher legs so my standing up from laying down is easier, as you dont have springs to help you up. all in all after 2 weeks i am very happy with my purchase. i didnt have to get used to the mattress, it was perfect for me from the first night. Cannot remove my answer further down

Purchased in March 2021 for $850.00.

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

What great news Vicki! Thank you for the review

sarah j

sarah jSydney, NSW

Disgusting condescending customer service by staff and team leaders

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the colour of the mattress will discolour within the first week because of humidity. once you take the cover off to wash it it is really difficult to put back on and zipper will break. also the size of the mattress is different to the bed base. when you call to ask for assistance staff will be insulted. oh and they don't reply to voicemails or web chats so don't even bother.

Purchased in November 2021 for $750.00.

Customer Service
Value for Money
Kelly

KellyPerth, WA

PERFECTUMUNDO!!

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This mattress is awesome. My son has Autism & is very sensitive to touch so it was a big deal for him to change mattresses. We have found him to be sleeping slightly longer which means a lot when he wakes at 4.30am every day, its now 5.30am! We will be purchasing one for ourselves!!

Purchased in March 2021 for $850.00.

Sleeping PositionBack
Adjustment PeriodDays
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

Oh fantastic! Great to hear you're both getting an extra hour of sleep, Kelly!
Thanks for sharing your review :)

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Looking forward to spending a third of my life on this

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I have nothing but good things to say about the Koala mattress. Every individual may prefer slightly different levels of firmness, but I found it just right.

I can’t speak concerning the durability of the mattress, as I’ve only used it for around a month. (But, so far so good!)

Date PurchasedDec 2018
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Koala
Koala S.Koala

Great news! We are so pleased you are enjoying your Koala.

Great purchase

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Have purchased 2 King Single mattresses for our adult children, they couldn’t be happier. My son has stated that it’s the best night sleep he’s had in a long time. We haven’t had the Koala mattresses for long but so far so good.

Date PurchasedOct 2018
1 comment
Koala
Koala S.Koala

That's really good to hear!
Thanks

Shell

Shell

  • 5 reviews
  • 1 like

So comfy

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Comfort and supportive for my hips and back which I suffer from arthritis. I no longer toss and turn but get a restful sleep, waking up refreshed and not tired

Date PurchasedSep 2018
1 comment
Koala
Koala S.Koala

Hey Shell! I too suffer from arthritis and have noticed a marked improvement since I got my Koala. Glad to hear you are enjoying yours too.

Perfect

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Love it! Never slept better and customer service was beyond amazing, very happy to recommend it you wont regret it! Even had same day delivery (and was delivered on time!)

Date PurchasedSep 2018
1 comment
Koala
Koala S.Koala

Thank you, James!

Confusing start but excellent sleep

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The mattress is fantastic to sleep on. So it lived up to the advertising. I was a little frustrated with the delivery process, but this was manily third party related however still reflected on Koala (I am regional). But I would still order from them again!!

Date PurchasedOct 2018
1 comment
Koala
Koala S.Koala

Thanks for your review and feedback, Terry.

Sam Smith

Sam SmithSydney

  • 2 reviews

Excellent customer service

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I purchased this mattress online, the delivery came next day in an agreed time window . Honestly the product is not bad, but for some reason i was missing the support you get from a spring mattress. Although this mattress does not sink in, but I am a heavy person so need support to twist and turn. I called them after 1 month and they picked up the mattress and gave me full refund . To me that’s really good customer service.

Date PurchasedJul 2018
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Thomas Berger

Thomas BergerHobart, TAS

  • 4 reviews
  • 3 likes

Koala Mattress Is Superb......

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I bought the Koala Mattress 2 weeks ago after many high priced failures with spring matresses. I vowed never to buy a spring mattress again and bought the Koala. This is a great mattress at a great price, and I have been sleeping like a baby for the last 2 weeks. It's well thought out (look at the box when you get it), well packaged and is ready to go without any smells (as some other foam mattresses have). The 10 year warranty seals the deal for me--this is a great purchase for a decent night's sleep.

Date PurchasedJul 2018

Fantastic can't wait to go to bed

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Have had koala mattress now for one month and enjoying it tremendously. It shapes to my 73 year old body. Looking forward every night to take my koala to bed

Date PurchasedJun 2018
Angela Aldini

Angela AldiniSydney

  • 2 reviews

The most comfortable mattress I have ever had

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I kept on seeing ads on social media and a couple of friends said they loved there mattress, so when my mattress broke I decided to purchase a Koala mattress, I have only been sleeping on my mattress for a few weeks but the best decision I ever made so comfortable and supportive.
Wouldn't hesitate to refer Koala to my friends.

Date PurchasedJun 2018
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Koala
Koala S.Koala

So glad to hear you love your new Koala Angela :)

Louise

Louise

  • 2 reviews
  • 2 likes

Love love love !!

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Very durable and can see it lasting a long time unlike other mattresses e.g. springs, the materials used in the Koala mattress seem durable and of high quality as well as supportive and super comfy

Date PurchasedApr 2018
1 comment
Koala
Koala S.Koala

Thanks for the positive review Louise!

lee

lee

  • 4 reviews
  • 11 likes

Sore shoulders and back...not even a year and my mattress is sooo soft already

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I bought the mattress Aug 2017. At first i thought it was good and very comfortable. And in March this year, i noticed that it was getting soo soft. My sister owns another koala mattress which she bought about 2months earlier than when i bought mine. I notice her mattress is still firm. She also noticed mine was very soft. I wake up with very very sore shoulders and lower back pain. I don’t think i will purchase another mattress from Koala

Date PurchasedAug 2017
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Koala
Koala S.Koala

Hey there! Sorry to hear that the mattress feels soft, message us at [email protected] so we can fix it for you - sounds like a warranty issue!

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Questions & Answers

mac

macasked

King Single

there seems to be a Q about discoloration of the foam. Unless it's a fault it's not a concern but wondering if the cause is known and will it be of concern further down the years?

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Koala
Koala S.Koala

Hi Mac,

I’m sorry to hear you're having issues with your koala mattress; the yellowing is caused by a chemical reaction called phenolic yellowing, this is completely harmless but can affect the mattress when they get a little too hot when wrapped in the plastic. We will be happy to replace the cover for you if you could fill in the warranty claim form we will get this out to you ASAP.

The mattress is safe to use, as the reactions is only causing a colour defect and I suggest keeping the exisiting yellow cover after the replacement cover comes as a sneaky spare if you need it.

https://koalamattress.typeform.com/to/yPQbEV

Once you have filled in the form, our warranties team will dispatch you a new mattress cover ASAP. All yellowing claims will be accepted so just stand by for tracking information.

mac
mac

thanks, your answer appreciated. It was only a hypothetical Q so no action required. I am requesting the return of the mattress as it did not suit me after 3 nights use.

Dani.s
Dani.s

When we got our mattress it had yellow discoloration on it I was asuming we got sent one that someone sent back and then koala vacume packed it again and sent it out to us like it was a new one. This comment has cleared it up tho. Thank you

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