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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FriedasGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- Firm Queen
- Verified purchase
Very Good Mattress.
Our old mattress was due for an upgrade as my husband was experiencing discomfort sleeping. The sleeping duck was surprisingly warm and cosy compared to our old mattress. We only have a queen bed but it has the feel of a king size. Very satisfied with our purchase. Cheers.
Purchased in January 2021 for $1,499.00.
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Steve Mac.Greater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 2 reviews
Excellent!!
Our new Sleeping Duck mattress & base arrived on Feb 28. I had spent quite a bit of time checking reviews and recommendations before buying a Sleeping Duck. Our previous mattress was a high quality mattress that had lasted for many years, but had been sagging lately.
The delivery was 1 day after we lodged the order. When the mattress arrived, I was surprised at how small it seemed. The assembly instructions are clear and assembly is relatively easy. When I cut the packaging (carefully) from the compressed mattress, the expansion was impressiv...Read more
Purchased in February 2021 for $1,948.00.
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AndrewYCentral Highlands and Goldfields, VIC
- Firm King
- Verified purchase
A brilliant experience
Old mattress cost me $5k. Had a back issue and had to sleep on the floor, no padding. The Duck is brilliant. Congrats for changing the model and brilliant value
Purchased in February 2021.
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CarolBSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 3 reviews
Excellent comfort and support
This mattress is perfect for my bad back. I no longer spend the whole night tossing and turning trying to get comfortable, now I just sleep and wake up refreshed. The mattress is soft yet very supportive it is like floating on the top of the water in a swimming pool. It is the best mattress I have ever slept on.
Purchased in February 2021 for $1,449.00.
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- Firm King
- Verified purchase
Will Never Go Back
Was hesitant about buying a bed without trying it first - but do you really TRY a mattress in a shop? You lay on it for five seconds and then throw hundreds of dollars over the counter.
Was impressed by other reviews so I threw the dice and I’m so glad I did.
Let’s get the logistics out of the way - delivery and communication was superb. Gotta love an Aussie company with top notch customer service!
Now the product. I got the king bed base and mattress. A little indulgent....and I still need to do something about getting a bed head.
Base was easily assembled and mattress just kind of flopped in to place and made itself useful.
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Purchased in February 2021 for $2,000.00.
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Fabio PaganiGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
Sleep perfect with a comfortable awakening happy and rested
I am a side sleeper and used to have neck and leg pains. Both disappear after using Sleeping Duck. The foam is firm and soft at the same time and perfectly blended. As for temperature, it is neither cold nor hot and maintains body temperature during the night. It is really great for sleeping.
The overall rate is not excellent because of the edges of the mattress. I usually spend time sitting before sleeping and after waking up and in less than 2 months the edges already start to sag and form depressions.
Purchased in February 2021 at Sleeping Duck Website for $1,449.00.
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- Firm King
- Verified purchase
Outstanding customer service
The flexibility of being able to tailor firmness to suit your needs is a real game changer. The whole customer experience from purchase through to after sales support was exceptional.
Purchased in February 2021 for $1,699.00.
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TomGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 2 reviews
No brainer mattress choice!
Confortable as no other, great lower back support, excellent customer service and great value for money.
Give it try without thinking it too much! I totally recommend Sleeping Duck without hesitation!
Purchased in February 2021.
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Sleeping D.Sleeping Duck
Thanks for recommending the Duck Tom.
We know how difficult the process of finding your perfect mattress can be. This is why we try and help our customers every step of the way. Whether it's discussi... Read more
ng and finding your perfect fit, or combining necessary comfort and support for all different types of sleepers, we're here to help.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
MSMITH1984Sydney Surrounds, NSW
- 2 reviews
Love it! No more major back pain
Absolute love this mattress. Was suffering crippling back pain due to old injury. Can now get out of bed easily and sleep through the night. Whole body feels supported all the night through.
Purchased in February 2021 for $899.00.
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ShelleyGGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- Firm King
- Verified purchase
Excellent!!
Hip and lower back has gone using our sleeping duck mattress. We changed to the firm option and it’s perfect for us and was easy to do. Fabulous customer service.
Purchased in January 2021.
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CascieKSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 4 reviews
- Firm King
- Verified purchase
zzzzzzzzz
Originally got the 1/2 but it was to soft for me .. I found the return process easy and now sleeping like a baby.
My sleep quality is improved and my hip pain has vanished after 10 years.
Purchased in February 2021 at sleeping duck for $1,600.00.
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TraceylMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- Firm King
- Verified purchase
Thanks never slept better
Very happy with the mattress and the excellent service we received. Thank you for a great product. We would recommend Sleeping Duck without hesitation. Great price as well. Very Happy
Purchased in January 2021 at online for $1,500.00.
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JohnHGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- Firm Queen
- Verified purchase
as yet this is great product
had lower back ache, doctor suggested that what happens when age get you, the sleeping duck changed for the better the lower back discomfort, have informed the doc, who says she may speak to her husband
Purchased in January 2021 at sleeping duck for $1,500.00.
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Carol M.Greater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- Firm Queen
- Verified purchase
Best nights sleep in years. No more aching hips and back. Well worth the money.
Mattress is very supportive and comfortable. I no longer wake with hip and back pain. Although I’ve only had the mattress a short time there are no signs of it losing shape or firmness. Would highly recommend.
Purchased in January 2021 for $1,350.00.
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- Firm King
- Verified purchase
A mattress from heaven
I researched our new mattress and went with sleeping duck because it’s Australian made and the before and after sale service is really good. The sleeping duck mattress we have now is possibly better than we could have expected and the service team exceeded our expectations
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Kylie TippingGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
Excellent Mattress
The mattress is extremely supportive and very comfortable. I suffer from low back pain and since purchasing, I no longer wake with a sore back each morning.
Two months in, there has been no change in the mattress shape.
Purchased in February 2021.
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Michelle HungerfordMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
Our first Sleeping Duck mattress
So comfortable and supportive. This mattress is great quality and excellent value for money. I'm an insomniac and since the Duck arrived I've been sleeping much better. We will do the Duck again in future.
Purchased in February 2021 for $1,500.00.
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Sleeping D.Sleeping Duck
Thanks for the review Michelle.
Struggling for Sleep is something that effects every day of your life, so we're delighted that your time on your Duck has helped you with such an impactful problem.... Read more
We always love to hear that customers can't wait to get around to purchasing another Sleeping Duck; it means the world to us! Kind regards, Team Sleeping DuckSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Liz D.Greater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
Great Mattress
When we first got it i wasnt sure how good a mattress rolled up in a box would be. We got the firm mattress which is great for us, wouldn't want to go any softer than that. (would even like it a little firmer to be honest). I have some lower back pain that was just awful when getting up in the morning with our old mattress, sleeping on the duck seems to have greatly improved that pain. We have only had it for approx 6 weeks and so far so good. No sagging as of yet, I am interested to see how long it lasts. Great customer service. Would definately recommend this mattress although it does take a few weeks to break in and get used to so stick with it if at first your not sure about it.
Purchased in February 2021 at Sleeping duck for $1,500.00.
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Kay SzonertGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
This is a great bed and I tell all my friends about it
I have osteoarthritis and lower back pain but since sleeping on this bed I have a good nights sleep which has improved my wellbeing
I am very impressed and would definitely recommend it
I have the base and mattress which was very easily assembled with two people
It took less than an hour to have it up and ready to go
I slept on it the next night as per instructions
Purchased in February 2021.
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Sleeping D.Sleeping Duck
Hi Kay,
Oh, amazing! We really appreciate your feedback. ... Read more
Our team understands how much of an impact a poor sleep can have and we're so glad that we were able to play a role in relieving your aches and pains :) It’s great to hear that assembly was a breeze, our main goal is to make the entire experience as easy and stress free as possible. Thanks for taking the time to leave your review! Kind regards, Team Sleeping DuckSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Best bed I have ever had!!!
I found the Sleeping Duck foam is not hot at all like other memory foams. The same goes for the pillows. A very happy purchase. I have been recommending this to all my mates and co-workers.
Purchased in February 2021.
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Sleeping D.Sleeping Duck
Thanks Luke!
Both our proprietary Hyper-Adaptive foam and customisable high-density foam utilise open cell technology, making the foam layers of a Duck far more breathable than you'd expect from traditional memory foam and latex.... Read more
We even make our pillows out of that same Hyper-Adaptive material, and pairing it with ultra-breathable Tencel fabric ensures your head is resting on not only a comfortable but cool surface for the entire night. Word of mouth has been vital to our growth as a company, so we truly appreciate you spreading the positive vibes about the Duck! Kind regards, Team Sleeping DuckSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Questions & Answers
Annasked
Can you use a Woolen underlay with the matress
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Hi Ann. I don’t see why not. We had a mattress comforter to make our previous tempur more plush. We thought it might add extra heat to the sleeping duck but we tried it with and without and there was no difference that we could tell. So now we have that and a lightweight mattress protector on there. I love the feel of plushness but excellent support.
I can't see why you couldn't. We use a Bamboo cotton mattress overlay protector and that is fine. I would recommend the Sleeping Duck mattress, great value for money, very comfortable with excellent support.
Sleeping D.Sleeping Duck
Hi Ann,
Thanks for taking the time to leave your question.
We are confident in our ability to get you comfortable through the customisation of the firmness layers. We recommend gaging the feel of your Duck initially without an underlay. However, you can absolutely use a woollen underlay if you would like to!
It's always good to keep in mind that any additional layers may cause some heat retention and could change the overall comfort of your Duck.
Kind Regards,
Team Sleeping Duck
Em.asked
We find the sheets keep slipping off. What are we doing wrong? Comfortable otherwise. Could it be the mattress protector? We bought several new pairs of organic cotton sheets with deep wall on fitted sheets I.e. 50 cm.
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Sleeping D.Sleeping Duck
Hi Em!
Thanks for taking the time to get in touch.
We tend to get this kind of feedback from people who are more on the 'restless sleeper' side of things.
For example, we manufacture our Sleeping Duck sheets to be a little deeper (39cm) to ensure that they fit the depth of our mattress which is 31cm. However, I'm sure this extra length could potentially assist in the sheets wriggling upwards throughout the night - which I can understand would be a tad frustrating.
I would recommend ensuring that the sheets have been completely fitted over the sides of the mattress.
Let us know if you have any other questions, or if there's anything else our team can assist you with.
Kindest Regards,
Team Sleeping Duck :)
thanks but that's not really practical when one has arthritis and the mattress weighs heavy. I sleep well despite this and never have any neck or back aches.... that's the most important quality! I might try a less slippery mattress protector and see if that helps.
Randajaasked
I would like to use my existing base. It has wooden slats 7 cm wide and about 11 cm apart. They are covered with some material which provides a little bit of padding over the slats. Are there any problems using an existing base?
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Sleeping D.Sleeping Duck
Hi Randaja,
Thanks for your enquiry!
Our mattress can be used on an existing base, given that it does meet our requirements in terms of the structure and centre support to ensure the mattress will uphold the 10 year longevity.
If you have a slatted bed base, you need to ensure the slats aren't anymore than 8cm apart. Queen and King sizes also require adequate centre support.
To find out more about what this means you can find diagrams and descriptions on the Warranty Page (https://www.sleepingduck.com/au/warranty/) on our website.
If you are unsure, feel free to send through some photos to [email protected] and we will be happy to have a further look into it.
Kind Regards,
Team Sleeping Duck
Thank you
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Sleeping D.Sleeping Duck
Hi Fabio,
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave your review. ... Read more
Oh, amazing! So great to hear that the Duck has helped relieve your previous aches and pains. The benefit of pressure expanding our foams is that it creates a more open and breathable structure, leading to a much cooler night’s sleep! The reinforced edges are designed to prevent any sagging, allowing you to sleep right to the edge. We do definitely recommend rotating your mattress 180 degrees, once a month for the first 6 months, and then quarterly thereafter. This will provide a more even distribution of weight throughout your mattress. If there was anything else we could do to help, feel free to reach out. Kind regards, Team Sleeping Duck