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.
Tessa LSydney
- 2 reviews
Completely changed my quality of sleep!
My family has been using the Sleep Republic mattress for the past six months, and it has drastically improved our quality of sleep, even when our toddler climbs into bed with us in the middle of the night! It's just the right amount of firmness that I don't even feel my partner move when he has to wake up earlier in the mornings. The set up was super easy, and the customer service has been exceptional. I just wish we would have gotten one sooner!
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CheeseburgerAU
- 5 reviews
very happy
I bought this mattress for my 12 year old daughter. She's very happy with it. The only problem is whenever I lie down beside her, I fall asleep...it is SO divine !!! Hard to explain why - I feel like I'm sleeping on a cloud but perfectly supported. Give it a try.
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MarkSleep Republic
Hi there, thank you for your review. Hopefully your daughter doesn't mind sharing her bed! :) Glad you're both enjoying it. Happy sleeping. SR
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GaniMelbourne
- 2 reviews
Better than $5K mattress
I tried Sleep Republic mattress based on positive review on this website. Turned out it was as good as what everyone said. My wife and I have different preferences when it come to firm/soft level of the mattress but we both can agree on Sleep Republic mattress being just right for both of us. It is also keeping the temperature right since it is not latex. All in all it is better than our previous $5K mattress and we never look back.
We bought the King size mattress and it is VERY HEAVY! Make sure you have someone to assist since it is not some...Read more
thing you can handle yourself if you are taking it up through a staircase. The only concern we have was the third party courier engaged by them to do the delivery, the operator just lied about having picked up the mattress for delivery and attempted the delivery when they have not done so. The second operator actually have to pick up the mattress for delivery from the warehouse after we escalated it.
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MarkSleep Republic
Thanks for your kind review Gani. We are happy that the mattress suits both of you and is showing that a well designed mattress like Sleep Republic is far more comfortable than many expensive store bo... Read more
ugh alternatives. Sorry that the delivery required escalation, our service expectations clearly weren't met on this occasion. SRSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Great mattress & really competitive price.
Bought a King Single & a Queen, Mattresses are everything they claim, and the other reviews I read before purchase are accurate. My partner and I follow each other around the bed at night, and can stay close whilst still being fully supported !!
Whole order and delivery process was easy, Thanks .
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MarkSleep Republic
Thanks for the review! We're so glad to hear you're enjoying your mattresses. Happy sleeping. -SR
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lainey007
- 13 reviews
- 5 likes
Mattress a bit firm fo me but the company great!
Unfortunately this mattress was too firm for me as I am very light. However the after sales service was great, they had the mattress picked up as discussed and the refund was given straight away after. The product is great.
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MarkSleep Republic
Hi Lainey, we're sorry the mattress wasn't for you, though we're happy to hear you enjoyed your customer service experience! :) -SR
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EmmasDilemmaNSW
- 2 reviews
- 5 likes
real review- 3 weeks in
Ok, I have been sleeping on a sleep republic mattress for 3 weeks, bought after reading reviews here.They only have 1 mattress option.
- Order and delivery was easy
- "unboxing" ok- the cutting tool broke half way through but I carefully used a box cutter with no dramas
- the mattress "unrolls" with great force, knocking me backwards and into a wall! I was fine.
- ITS TOO SOFT!!!!!! I have been hoping I will get used to it, but its really soft. If you life any firmness in a mattress be aware of this. Its really soft. It has a pillow top t...Read more
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MarkSleep Republic
Hi Emma, Thank you for taking the time to provide a review.
We are sorry you find the mattress not to your firmness preference. We stand by our 100 night comfort guarantee for this very reason and i... Read more
f you wish to return the mattress, we can gladly arrange that for you with the minimum inconvenience.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
JAMESTamborine Mountain
Outstanding Service & Commitment
Trialed the SR King Size mattress, was a great relief for us thermally, very cool sleep conditions compared to a really expensive King Koil mattress which is comfortable but can run hot, was a close match for my own comfort needs but unfortunately not for my wife, she found it a bit too firm & she is by no means in poor shape or a softy.....just didn't work out for us :(.
Such a shame as the buying process, delivery & then the subsequent return experience was everything that it claimed to be, really sorry we could not retain the mattress & s...Read more
olve our case. Tom & Sean from SR were such a pleasure to deal with...hopefully in future there will be another grade available for our needs. Keep up the awesome work guys & once again thank you.1 comment
MarkSleep Republic
Thanks James, we really appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback. It is great to hear that our design to avoid heat build up worked for you.
We provide the 100 night comfort guarantee knowi... Read more
ng that although the large majority of our customers find the mattress feel just right, some people prefer something different and that’s okay. We are happy to arrange to give the mattress to charity and refund the cost in full. We appreciate that you tried it and we are pleased to have made your Sleep Republic shopping experience, including return, a positive one.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Loving and dreaming...this is a great mattress
We researched mattresses for weeks and weeks having made a poor choice last year on an expensive mattress which we sold on at a loss ... we love our new Sleep Republic mattress, very comfortable, medium-firm yet soft. The body relaxes easily, minimal partner disturbance. No longer need the lambswool underlay, in fact, it felt too soft with it. Great for dreams, sleeping and loving....we've called it the dream factory (perhaps due to undisturbed sleep so the body is able to go through all the sleep patterns undisturbed?). Delivery great, 4 days to regional Australia, customer service perfect. Needed a few days to lose the smell, but fine now. Very, very happy customers who will NOT NEED the generous 100 day refund!
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MarkSleep Republic
Hi Peta, Wow, what a review! You've hit the nail on the head with what makes our mattress different- minimal partner disturbance, soft and comfortable, yet firm and supportive.... the dreams sound lik... Read more
e an added bonus- we might need to add that feature to the website! :) We're thrilled to hear you're so fond of the mattress and it's giving you a better sleep. Happy sleeping. -SRSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Bernadette CGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 8 reviews
- 7 likes
A life saver!
I purchased this mattress a few months ago and could not be happier. I suffer from knee pain at night and I find the quality of the mattress makes a big difference. Since purchasing this mattress I have been pain free. The Sleep Republic mattress is so comfortable but simultaneously gives me the support I require to prevent the pain in my knee. I like a very soft top but once I put my mattress topper on top I have the best of both worlds! Delivery and communication were both exemplary.
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MarkSleep Republic
Hi Bernadette, That's so good to hear! Thank you for taking the time to write a review, we really appreciate your feedback. We're so glad you love the mattress and had a good customer experience. Enjoy your sleeps. :) -SR
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JoeGold coast
Great Mattress!!
The first reason I tried this mattress was,i had nothing to loose, knowing I could get my full money back! after 100 days trial. Since the first nights sleep, my back pain has gone, its the best nights sleep I have had in years, my old bones and joints are pain free. Thanks to a great quality & affordable product. I enjoy going to sleep every night and waking up with a spring in my step! Certainly recommend trying it you wont be disappointed!!!
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MarkSleep Republic
Thank you Joe. We are happy that our mattress has helped, may the 'springy steps' continue!
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PlayskoolpeopleSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 6 reviews
- 2 likes
- Queen
- Verified purchase
Great Quality and Service
Living in a regional area, my choice of mattress suppliers was limited and their prices were exorbitant so I started investigating "bed in a box". My requirements? A firm mattress with no partner disturbance. With the 100-night money back guarantee, I took the risk and bought the Sleep Republic Queen mattress. It took 12 days to arrive and I have been using it now for 2 months.
The set-up was easy but needed 2 people to negotiate.
Although it is not a firm feel, it is supportive and very comfortable. Such a strange combination - the conf...Read more
orming memory foam on top with complete support from the firm pocket springs. Very good back and hip support. I know when my partner is moving but the movement is subtle and my stomach has stopped rolling every time he moves. The one negative is the bed is very heavy, making it difficult to tuck sheets in. I also needed to change my pillow due to the realignment of my spine given the slight sinking into the memory foam. I am very happy with this purchase and the service I received. The correspondence was personable, the delivery was prompt and the product is top notch.1 comment
MarkSleep Republic
Thank you for taking the time to review us. We appreciate your feedback and hope the mattress keeps serving you well for many years!
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- Queen
- Verified purchase
The Search is Over!
The Sleep Republic mattress ticks all the boxes for comfort, service, affordability, and convenience. Initially we were impressed by the engaging website and the ability to actually test it for 100 days! We researched and read the reviews from customers who seemed articulate and sincere. We love the progressive technology and the thorough consideration of the design. The packaging, including the blade, is stylish and actually incredible. The mattress folded out seamlessly and there was no odour. The customer service was amazing! Emails were answered quickly, thoroughly and respectfully. We have woken up feeling refreshed, pain free (I have scoliosis) and ready for our busy days. Thank you to the Sleep Republic team!
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MarkSleep Republic
Thanks for the review, Jayne! We're so pleased that you're happy with your mattress and the service we provided. We appreciate you taking the time to write a review. Happy Sleeping! SR
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- Queen
- Verified purchase
Fantastic mattress, excellent customer service despite hick-ups
After 10 years it was time to get a new mattress. After spending some time in stores, I started to look online for other shops. This is where I found Sleep Republic. What got me thinking is that it's probably true that you can't test a mattress in 5 minutes in a store. The 100 day return policy won me over. Getting and inflating the mattress was exactly as shown in their video and it worked! The mattress itself is very well made and their claim that partner disturbance is minimised is true. I'm a light sleeper and I wake a lot less now with thi...Read more
s mattress than with our old one. The mattress is quite high so it's a bit of a jump into bed now but that's due to the springs and all the other layers on top. In regards to the hick-up, I ordered the mattress about 2 weeks before we moved into our new home and I didn't know that they would send the mattress protector/sheets special plus the knife to cut the protective plastic layer around the mattress via express to the new home. When we got there 2 weeks later the package was nowhere to be found so we had to use a normal knife to cut the plastic and we didn't have the protector from day one. But Sean was very quick to respond to my query and willing to help out by sending me another mattress protector free of charge. So overall, mattress is fantastic and I'll certainly keep it beyond the 100 day return policy and customer service is excellent despite the issues with the mattress protector. Can certainly recommend their product.1 comment
MarkSleep Republic
Hi Alex, we're so happy to hear you are enjoying your Sleep Republic mattress. We're glad Sean was able to get you your mattress protector and welcome pack to your new home without too much trouble. ... Read more
Thank you kindly for your recommendation. Enjoy your new mattress in your new home! Happy sleeping. SRSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Matt KBrisbane
- Queen
- Verified purchase
The mattress is exactly what they said
My old mattress was giving me hip pain (I sleep on my side) due to the soft cover compressing after only a few years. I was waking up sore.
I figured sitting on a mattress in a shop for 5 minutes wasn't going to help me find a replacement. The no hassle return policy was important as I figured there is no better place to test a mattress then to use it for a month or two at home. So I ordered the queen mattress on Sunday and it was delivered on Friday. The only issue I had was the delivery company didn't call before delivery so I could be ho...Read more
me. The mattress in a box made carrying it upstairs with my 14 year old daughter easy. Unwrapping was a whole of family event. It is amazing what they can fit in a box. Unwrapping was easy, with good instructions. It took a few hours for the mild plastic smell to go away and we didn't notice it when sleeping on it that night. The mattress is medium to firm as they said. It is very comfortable and my hip soreness was gone within 3 nights. I would choose a slightly softer mattress if there was an option, but my wife prefers a firmer mattress. We think this is a pretty good balance and are very happy with the comfort. A bonus was the spring arrangement isolates our movements so if either of us rollover you barely get any movement on the other side of the bed. I had read about it but I didn't realise how good it could be as none of the beds I have ever slept on isolated movement, so I thought it was just marketing talk.1 comment
MarkSleep Republic
Hi Matt, Thank you for the feedback and review. You hit the nail on the head with the importance of testing out a mattress for longer than 5 minutes. That's exactly why we have our 100 night free t... Read more
rial, to give you the opportunity to see if the mattress is right for not only you, but your partner as well. Buying a mattress is a long term commitment, and it takes time to feel if it's the right fit. We're happy to hear that the Sleep Republic mattress is working out for you and your family. Happy sleeping. SRSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Caroline I.Sydney
Amazing customer service and mattress
I'm well aware that there are plenty of other boxed mattresses out there with a tonne more reviews, but I decided to go with Sleep Republic because their reviewers seemed much more authentic and I wanted a mattress that also had springs in them (foam would be way too hot for me in Australia).
Their customer service was amazing, they answered all my questions very quickly. The process with the courier was great as well, as I needed the delivery to happen after a certain time.
The mattress itself so far has been really comfy - the best on...Read more
e I've ever owned. It's firm but soft at the same time - I can't quite describe it. It's also the first time I've been able to comfortably lie on my tummy (as a female this can sometimes hurt). I'll likely review again after I've owned it a little longer but so far I'm very pleased with my purchase.1 comment
MarkSleep Republic
Hi Caroline, Thank you for taking the time to review the Sleep Republic mattress. We appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear you had a good ordering experience and that we were able to answer a... Read more
ll your questions. You described the mattress exactly how we designed it to be- firm yet soft, supportive and comfortable. We look forward to hearing about your first 100 nights with the mattress. :) Cheers, SRSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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JulieSydney
- King
- Verified purchase
Best Mattress on the Market
It was Sleep Republic's 100% money back guarantee that made us purchase. After all if we didn't like the mattress we could get a full refund!
Definitely NOT sending it back! I've been waking up with a stiff back for years and never able to go back to sleep if I woke up early in the morning. The Sleep Republic mattress has changed all that; no morning back ache and loving the weekend sleep ins! The mattress is firm and supportive but with a soft top; heaven!
All this wrapped up with a 12 YEAR Warranty!
Thank you Sleep Republic!
Best Wishes
Julie & Mark
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MarkSleep Republic
Hi Julie,
We love that you both are enjoying our mattress and the sleep ins! Thanks for the feedback and taking the time to let others know.
SR
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Donne SSydney
- Queen
- Verified purchase
Very Impressed with Sleep Republic
I am very impressed with the team at Sleep Republic. They honor everything they promise. I purchased the mattress and it arrived within a few days. The mattress was very good quality and medium firm. Unfortunately I needed a very firm mattress due to my lower back issues. I told them I needed to return it (within 100 days) and as they promised they organised for the Salvos to pick up the mattress and they refunded me the same day. I would highly recommend shopping online at Sleep Republic.
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MarkSleep Republic
Hi Donne,
Thank you for taking the time to give us and others considering our mattress this feedback. We love it when people try our mattress and we know it's not possible that every single person wil... Read more
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Will_PayMore4Quality
- 18 reviews
- Double
- Verified purchase
Gamble that payed off
Edit: 3 year long term comment/review: This mattress has continued to be great. However, we made a mistake - we have an antique bed which is not the best when it comes to the base. That is, it exacerbates mattress sag. This mattress started to sag/ bow due to this and I started to get lower back problems. I updated the base so it's not such an issue, but I thought it was worth mentioning in this review from years ago.
This mattress is definitely different to what I'm used to - that said, I'm shocked something at this price point can compete wi...Read more
th comfort levels of vastly more expensive products. The 'no questions asked' return policy sold me, no doubt about it. I ordered a double for myself and my partner - we are very happy with it. We put the mattress on an old, spring supported frame (antique), which lacks support of any mattress. What we found is this will sag if you don't properly support it - that is, just make sure you have solid slats or a flat base. In our case, we have two large solid wooden boards underneath each of us and it makes it solid. This would be the case with any mattress, so I don't hold it against it at all. So, yes, we are happy and again at this price point it really is a seriously worthy candidate for your money. The memory foam is wonderful to lie on - although a little warmer than other mattresses, it's not too warm (even in our un-air-conditioned flat). How this mattress arrives is very impressive and innovative. It's astonishing that such an excellent products is compressed down to such a tiny and easy to manipulate box on wheels.1 comment
MarkSleep Republic
Hi, thanks for your comments and feedback. We are biased but we designed our mattress to be equal to and better than considerably more expensive alternatives. Happy sleeping! SR
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mildredBrisbane
Exceeds Expectation!
I bought my young daughter a double mattress & was nervous but from these reviews decided to go ahead. What an amazing mattress! It is exactly as described on the website! We are considering changing all other mattresses in our house with a Sleep Republic one now. I had an extra request which Sean went out of his way to fulfil as well. Great mattress at a good price with excellent customer service!
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chuck48AU
- 33 reviews
A product that does what it is claimed to do!
Can't help but agree with the other reviews. The whole mattress "experience" has been very positive and yes it is comfortable and supportive. As a side sleeper I find it allows me a good nights sleep and seems to minimise hip joint pain. The service shown by Sean was indeed Best Practice in following up the mysterious non arrival of the item after 6 days (slack couriers). I did note a small non stitched area of the Free mattress cover skirt and the mattress length is not the same as my "old" Queen size by several cm's BUT money well spent and thanks.
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MarkSleep Republic
Thanks, we appreciate your feedback. Sorry to hear about the mattress protector, if you think it needs replacing please let me know and we can arrange that.
On the mattress size there are couple of f... Read more
actors here; all mattresses have some variation in size because of the flexible materials used, added to this the compression of the mattress means that when it is unrolled, because of the geometry of circles (warning science content!) the top is more compacted than the bottom and takes a while to work back out.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Questions & Answers
ana claudia m.asked
Do you delivery to Perth, WA?
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ana claudia m.asked
We are looking for a firm queen size mattress, our actual one was supposed to be firm but not any longer after two years. Our concern is about the top mattress as after reading the reviews from SR looks like that we will could have the same issue. Do you have the mattress that we are looking for? Thanks, Ana.
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Hi Ana, This mattress is definitely more of a medium feel, not a firm feel (I recently was looking for a mattress for our camper trailer and tried a few at Fantastic Furniture that were listed as "Firm" feel and they were definitely firmer than ours.) I don't feel that the Sleep Republic mattress will be firm enough for you based on your question (Sorry)
MarkSleep Republic
Hi Ana,
Feel is a tricky subject to discuss as is it highly subjective. What one person may describe as firm, someone else may well describe as medium. Having said that when placing the Sleep Republic mattress on the traditional Soft-Medium-Firm scale, we'd place it closest to being a medium feel mattress. Hope this helps!
Regards,
SR Team
Enaasked
What is the maximum weight that your SR King size mattress will support? (Singularly on each side)
Is it wise to rotate if both partners weights are extremely different?
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MarkSleep Republic
Hi Ena,
Our King, Queen and Double mattresses are tested to a combined occupant weight of 250Kg, 150Kg per side.
We recommend with all mattresses rotating them regularly and if there is a large weight differential this could be done every few weeks to even out wear.
What may be evident with any mattress having foam in the pillow top, or a foam core, is that with more weight there will be more body impression visible. This is a natural outcome of the physics and the fact that some areas of the mattress get very little use compared to others.
SR Team
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MarkSleep Republic
Hi Tessa, thank you for your great feedback and review. Yes the 'low toddler disturbance' feature is a well understood and necessary benefit to all parents!
SR team.