According to our recent surveys, the most common position that Australians sleep in is on their side. Understandably, one of the most common questions that we receive is what is the best mattress for side sleepers?
If you’re a side sleeper, you need a nice amount of pressure relief through their shoulders, hips, and pelvis. And of course, you need proper support to maintain a healthy body position. Well, Bedbuyer has just released ‘Australia’s Best Mattress for Side Sleepers’ list. Enjoy!
Australia’s best mattresses for side sleepers
1. Silent Night London – $1639* (Queen)
The Silent Night London Plush has a beautifully light and comfortable top layer which offers very nice pressure relief. It also maintains a healthy spinal posture and therefore this is an outstanding mattress for side sleepers. Be sure to try the medium and firm versions of this mattress as well – all versions are very comfortable. Here is our full review.
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2. Macoda Mattress – $1100* (Queen)
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The Macoda Mattress is a very innovative mattress which allows you to adjust the firmness by flipping the foam layers on the top. This gives you the flexibility to choose what sleeping surface suits you best and as such it makes it onto our best mattress for side sleepers list. Here is our full review.
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3. Peacelily Mattress – $1299* (Queen)
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The Peacelily Mattress is beautifully comfortable and is simply a beauty for side sleepers. Other than being eco-friendly and made from 100% natural latex, this mattress has 3 firmness levels to choose from. You can flip this mattress over to swap between firm and medium, plus you can purchase the Peacelily Topper to create the plush version. Here is our full review.
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4. And Sleep Supreme – $1299.60* (Queen)
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The And Sleep Supreme is an excellent mattress that offers lovely pressure relief in the side lying position. To read more about why this mattress made it onto our best mattress for side sleepers collection, see our full review of the And Sleep Supreme.
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5. Sleeping Duck Mattress – $1649* (Queen)
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The Sleeping Duck Mattress is a very innovative mattress in a box product and takes a worthy place in our best mattress for side sleepers list. Sleeping Duck gives you the option of requesting different firmness options to ensure that you have enough pressure relief while sleeping on your side. Here is our full review (which includes a video review).
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So there you have it! After conducting over 1500 mattress reviews, Bedbuyer gives you Australia’s Best Mattress for Side Sleepers list in 2020! If you have any queries about your mattress purchase, leave a comment below or contact our friendly team. We are here to help!
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What about Tempur mattresses? Yes
Hi Jennifer,
We have tested / reviewed many Tempur mattresses – you can search ‘Tempur’ in our search bar to browse our reviews.
Some Tempur mattresses would be suitable for side sleepers, but based on our full market assessment, we found the mattresses listed here the best options overall for side sleepers.
Hope that helps but please don’t hesitate if you have any further queries.
The Bedbuyer team
Hi,
My wife and I are both side sleepers, I’m about 90kg and she is around 60kg. We are looking between Sherman and Macoda mattress But Emma is catching our attention as well with its value for money. Could you advice?
Hi Billy,
The Macoda Mattress and Sherman Mattress (Just Perfect) would definitely be good options to consider. The Emma Mattress is a bit firmer so we would lean towards the other two options.
Hope that helps but let us know if you’d like to discuss further.
The Bedbuyer team
Where would you rank koala mattress an “one bed”?
Hi Rob,
We have tested both the Koala Mattress and the Onebed Mattress. Our review of the Koala Mattress is linked here and the Onebed is linked here.
We didn’t rate them as well as some others for side sleepers but happy to discuss further if you need.
The Bedbuyer team
Hi Ashley,
Yes it may worth trying a memory foam mattress topper. The Naptime Topper is a beauty – our review (includes discount code) is linked here.
Hope that helps but let us know if you have any further queries.
The Bedbuyer team
What about ecosa sleep they claim their mattress is better and has a cooling effect better then sleeping ducks standard memory foam. Can you do a video youtube review please?.
Hi Lovele,
Thanks for visiting Bedbuyer!
We have conducted a thorough review of the Ecosa Mattress – our review is linked here. We haven’t produced a video review as yet, but our written review is quite comprehensive.
We found the Ecosa Mattress quite firm and may be a bit hard for some side sleepers. Sleep temperature can be complex (with many factors involved) but we generally find that a spring mattress like Sleeping Duck would be better for ‘cooling’ as they allow for better ventilation.
Keep in mind that there is over 120 mattress in a box products on the market. You can view our top 10 in 2020 on this link here.
Hope that helps but please don’t hesitate if you have any further queries.
The Bedbuyer team
Hi. Are there any good soft medium mattresses for side sleepers under 600?
Thanks for your tests.
Hi Val,
Thanks for visiting Bedbuyer!
Assuming that you’re after a queen size mattress, the Deep Dream Premium Mattress would be your best bet ($499). You can read our review here or go straight to their shop page here.
Hope that helps but let us know if you would like to discuss further!
The Bedbuyer team
Hi, just sent an email re the dorinca spinecomfort silver – have you reviewed this? Am after double bed plush or soft. Looking for something that wont sag and has support for mainly back but need room for shoulders also. Weigh 74 kg and sleep alone.
Thanks
Hi, just sent an email re the dorinca spinecomfort silver – have you reviewed this? Looking for Double that wont sag and has support for mainly back but need room for shoulders also. Weigh 74 kg and sleep alone.
Thanks
Hi Valda,
Unfortunately we haven’t tested any mattresses from Dorinca. I just had a quick look at the SpineComfort Silver Label Mattress on their website but it’s hard to comment on it without testing it.
One option that we would recommend (that’s in a similar price range) is the Naptime Mattress. Comfortable, supportive, and Australian made. (Double size $584.10). You can see our full review (includes video review and discount code) on this link here.
Hope that helps but please let us know if you would like to discuss further.
The Bedbuyer team
Thanks you have been really helpful. Valda
Our pleasure Valda! Would always be interested to hear how you you go.
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Hi Bedbuyer – I’m a side sleeper and looking for a nice firm – medium firm mattress. I use to have a King Koil mattress for 10 yrs which was really good, then I went to a Sealy which I’m struggling with atm. I weigh 105kgs so want something comfortable to get a good nights sleep. Can you recommend what’s a good mattress to get please.
Hi Vonni,
If you’re after a nice firm (or medium-firm) mattress, the Sleep Republic Mattress is a beauty – our full review is linked here.
Alternatively, the Silent Night Onyx (medium) is excellent too – our full review is linked here.
Have a look at those and please let us know if you have any queries!
The Bedbuyer team
How does the domino deluxe (medium) compare to these? We have that and need to decide whether an upgrade is worthwhile…
Hi Deb,
We have tested many A.H.Beard mattresses but unfortunately haven’t tested the Domino Deluxe (Medium). Are you referring to this one here?
We haven’t found A.H. Beard mattresses to be particularly durable, and we discuss this in our assessment of all the major mattress brands – article linked here.
If you let us know your location (state/suburb), what size mattress, and a rough budget, we would be happy to recommend a few good options for you.
Look forward to hearing from you!
The Bedbuyer team
Hi there,
Between the Sherman Full Body Hug and the Silent Night London Plush Mattress, which would you say is more comfortable to sleep on? Not taking into consideration price/value for money etc.
Thank you!
Hi Dara,
Both of these mattresses are very comfortable so it’s hard to split them. If we had to choose, we would lean towards the Silent Night London as it feels a little more ‘cloud like’ but worth trying it out in-store if you can (mention Bedbuyer to claim our special pricing). The full list of Beds n Dreams stores is linked here.
Hope that helps but please let us know if you have any further queries.
The Bedbuyer team
What mattress types do you recommend for side sleeper, firm/very? I weigh 125kg. Looking for cheaper bed initially – Planning on buying under 600 initially as need to furnish whole house. Was going to use first bed and move to guest if needed.
What bed do you recommend for guest bedrooms?
Hi Caroline,
For side sleepers, we generally recommend a medium, medium-soft, or soft mattress to provide enough pressure relief (for the hips and shoulders) in the side lying position.
One good value option to consider would be the Deep Dream Green Tea Mattress which is currently on sale (Queen size: $520) – shop page is linked here.
Hope that helps but would love to hear how you go!
The Bedbuyer team
Hi , I have massive joint problems and am a side sleeper and currently use a memory foam topper with a very good king coil mattress but am waking with severe hip pain from pressure of sleeping in one position. Can you recommend a good mattress to last me the next 5-10 years as these joint issues worsen?
Much gratitude in advance
Hi Michelle,
Sorry to hear about your hip pain. We would recommend the Silent Night London (at Beds n Dreams). It comes in a firm, medium, and plush option but the plush version may be your best bet (our full review is linked here).
I have linked the full list of Beds n Dreams stores here (just mention Bedbuyer in-store to claim our special pricing).
Please let us know how you go!
The Bedbuyer team
I’m a side sleeper, but also suffer from back pain. Would you suggest the sleep Republic or macoda? Thanks
I am a side sleeper with back pain. Would you suggest the sleep Republic or macoda? I currently have the Madison times square and get mid back pain every single day from it. I am 60kg.
Hi Laura,
Sorry to hear that the Madison Times Square is not working for you.
We would lean towards the Macoda Mattress if you’re a pure side sleeper, but worth considering the Sherman Mattress (‘Just Perfect’) as well. Both offer lovely pressure relief in the side lying position.
For your reference, you can jump straight to Macoda’s shop page here, and Sherman’s shop page here.
Hope that helps but would love to hear how you go!
The Bedbuyer team
Koala mattresses are now made in China, not Australia. They have sold out so I no longer support or recommend them.
I’m a purely side sleeper and as I get older I’m noticing the position is causing me discomfort in my spine that disturbs my sleep. I’m 69kg and a light sleeper. So I really want a mattress that also limits disturbance when I share my bed too? Eco friendly would be a major preference, if at all possible to meet all three requirements. Thank you.
Hi Helen,
Happy to help. The mattress that comes to mind first would be the Peacelily Mattress. It is well certified (non-toxic and eco-friendly) and gives you the option to choose between a firm and medium option by simply flipping the mattress over. You also have the option to buy the plush topper if you need extra comfort.
You can jump straight to the shop page on this link here.
Hope this helps but please let us know how you go!
The Bedbuyer team