Home LivingWellnessSleepSimba Hybrid Ultra mattress review: layers on layers of comfortThe company says it’s their best mattress ever. Our Simba Hybrid Ultra Mattress review puts that claim to the test.When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.(Image credit: Simba)T3 VerdictWith 13 layers of luxurious and exotic materials, 8,500 supportive springs and a generous 34cm depth, this hybrid mattress doesn’t come cheap, to say the least. But Simba’s new signature design delivers an exceptional level of comfort, which goes a long way to justifying its high price. It looks and feels luxurious, provides support in all the right places, and you’ll wake in the morning remarkably refreshed.Reasons to buy+Immensely comfortable+Hugely supportive+Generous depth+Removable, washable top+VIP delivery includedReasons to avoid-Very expensive-Weight makes it tricky to move around the houseWhy you can trust T3Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about how we test.
Home LivingWellnessSleepSimba Hybrid Ultra mattress review: layers on layers of comfortThe company says it’s their best mattress ever. Our Simba Hybrid Ultra Mattress review puts that claim to the test.When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.(Image credit: Simba)T3 VerdictWith 13 layers of luxurious and exotic materials, 8,500 supportive springs and a generous 34cm depth, this hybrid mattress doesn’t come cheap, to say the least. But Simba’s new signature design delivers an exceptional level of comfort, which goes a long way to justifying its high price. It looks and feels luxurious, provides support in all the right places, and you’ll wake in the morning remarkably refreshed.Reasons to buy+Immensely comfortable+Hugely supportive+Generous depth+Removable, washable top+VIP delivery includedReasons to avoid-Very expensive-Weight makes it tricky to move around the houseWhy you can trust T3Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about how we test.
The company says it’s their best mattress ever. Our Simba Hybrid Ultra Mattress review puts that claim to the test.
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Simba)T3 VerdictWith 13 layers of luxurious and exotic materials, 8,500 supportive springs and a generous 34cm depth, this hybrid mattress doesn’t come cheap, to say the least. But Simba’s new signature design delivers an exceptional level of comfort, which goes a long way to justifying its high price. It looks and feels luxurious, provides support in all the right places, and you’ll wake in the morning remarkably refreshed.Reasons to buy+Immensely comfortable+Hugely supportive+Generous depth+Removable, washable top+VIP delivery includedReasons to avoid-Very expensive-Weight makes it tricky to move around the house
(Image credit: Simba)
(Image credit: Simba)
T3 VerdictWith 13 layers of luxurious and exotic materials, 8,500 supportive springs and a generous 34cm depth, this hybrid mattress doesn’t come cheap, to say the least. But Simba’s new signature design delivers an exceptional level of comfort, which goes a long way to justifying its high price. It looks and feels luxurious, provides support in all the right places, and you’ll wake in the morning remarkably refreshed.Reasons to buy+Immensely comfortable+Hugely supportive+Generous depth+Removable, washable top+VIP delivery includedReasons to avoid-Very expensive-Weight makes it tricky to move around the house
T3 VerdictWith 13 layers of luxurious and exotic materials, 8,500 supportive springs and a generous 34cm depth, this hybrid mattress doesn’t come cheap, to say the least. But Simba’s new signature design delivers an exceptional level of comfort, which goes a long way to justifying its high price. It looks and feels luxurious, provides support in all the right places, and you’ll wake in the morning remarkably refreshed.
T3 Verdict
With 13 layers of luxurious and exotic materials, 8,500 supportive springs and a generous 34cm depth, this hybrid mattress doesn’t come cheap, to say the least. But Simba’s new signature design delivers an exceptional level of comfort, which goes a long way to justifying its high price. It looks and feels luxurious, provides support in all the right places, and you’ll wake in the morning remarkably refreshed.
Reasons to buy+Immensely comfortable+Hugely supportive+Generous depth+Removable, washable top+VIP delivery includedReasons to avoid-Very expensive-Weight makes it tricky to move around the house
Reasons to buy+Immensely comfortable+Hugely supportive+Generous depth+Removable, washable top+VIP delivery included
Immensely comfortable
Hugely supportive
Generous depth
Removable, washable top
VIP delivery included
Reasons to avoid-Very expensive-Weight makes it tricky to move around the house
Very expensive
Weight makes it tricky to move around the house
Why you can trust T3Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about how we test.
Why you can trust T3Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about how we test.
Once upon a time, buying thebest mattresswas pretty simple. Now, it’s becoming a little baffling to many consumers. The Simba Hybrid Ultra Mattress, for example, has 13 different layers, 8,500 springs and a generous depth of 34cm. Those stats may sound impressive. But are they really going to make much of a difference when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep?
But is that money (which is considerable) a wise investment? I’ve spent the last two months putting one to the test, so I can give you my honest opinion, in terms that the ordinary person, with no deep knowledge of mattress manufacture, can understand.
Simba Hybrid Ultra Mattress review: Design
Before I get into my personal mattress experience, let’s deal in some facts. Firstly the depth of the Simba Hybrid Ultra is 34cm (around 13.3 inches), which is a huge 6cm (around 2.3 inches) deeper than the Simba Hybrid Pro, and 3cm (around 1.1 inches) deeper than the Simba Hybrid Luxe, both of which we gave enthusiastic reviews to.
(Image credit: Future)
(Image credit: Future)
Is mattress depth important? Our answer to that is: heck, yes! A deeper mattress provides more cushioning and support, which can be especially beneficial for side sleepers who need to sink in to relieve pressure on their joints. It will also have a stronger support core, which can help to align your spine and prevent back pain.
Deeper mattresses tend to be more durable than thinner mattresses over time. And they justlookmore luxurious too. So overall, yes: the 34cm of the Hybrid Ultra is a big deal.
But what’s inside is also, obviously important. And here, Simba have come up with another impressive number. Thirteen is the number of distinct layers in this mattress, which compares favourably to the Hybrid Pro’s seven layers and the Simba Hybrid Luxe’s 10.
In itself, more layers doesn’t necessarily mean more comfort, of course: you need to know what those layers consist of. In the case of the Simba Hybrid Luxe, it starts with an extra thick, breathable cover with a zip-off top surface. That compares nicely with the Simba Hybrid Pro, whose cover is not removable.
(Image credit: Future)
(Image credit: Future)
Inside the mattress, you’ll find a top layer made up of wool, bamboo, charcoal and kapok (a light, woody plant fibre); another layer constructed from latex with coconut fibres; three layers made with up to 7,500 titanium alloy/high carbon steel Simba Aerocoil micro springs; two layers of graphite-infused, ‘open-cell’ Simbatex foam, a layer of 1,000 pocketed, barrel springs, and a base made from suitable, surplus foam. You also get a mattress protector included in the price. All these materials, Simba says, are 100% recyclable.
One thing you’ll notice from this voluminous list is that this mattress contains 8,500 springs in total. Sounds a lot, doesn’t it? Well, for the record, it actually is. Most hybrid mattresses have around 3,000; the Hybrid Pro has 4,000, and the Hybrid Luxe 5,000; so this is again a considerable step up, on paper at least.
Beyond that, Simba claims that their particular arrangement of luxurious and sometimes unusual materials offer the ultimate in comfort, support and airflow, not to mention an allergy-free experience. But quite honestly, there’s no real way of telling whether this is true… other than to spend two months sleeping on it. Which is exactly what I did.
Simba Hybrid Ultra Mattress review: Comfort
Most of us who earn middling wages love the idea that spending a large sum on something like a mattress is a fool’s errand. It would make life so much simpler if I could tell you there’s no real benefit from stepping up from a decent mid-range model, and paying what looks like silly money.
But given my experience with the Simba Hybrid Ultra Mattress, that would be a lie. Because, honestly, you really do get a superior experience with this mattress. I’ve been lucky enough, over the years, to stay in a number of posh hotels at my employers' expense, and sleep on a number of expensive beds. I’ve also had the opportunity to review a range of mattresses for T3 and its sister titles. And quite simply, this is the best sleep experience I’ve had to date.
(Image credit: Future)
(Image credit: Future)
As I have long-term back problems (most of us journalists do), I’m especially sensitive to the amount of support I’m getting. And this mattress, more than any other, gets it spot-on. It’s not an over-the-top, floating-on-a-cloud experience. It’s simply that when I lie down on the Hybrid Ultra it feels like everything’s perfectly balanced.
Simba says the mattress “hugs every point of the body and pivots and flexes to distribute your weight fully for pressure relief”. And while that might sound like typically marketing hype, in this case I’d say it’s basically true. In my experience it’s never felt too firm, nor offered too much sinking, but in the grand tradition of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, been just right. And the proof of the pudding is in the waking. When the morning comes, I feel more a spring in my step than I have from sleeping on any previous mattress.
(Image credit: Future)
(Image credit: Future)
In short, there’s not really much nuance to this review. All I really have to say is that this mattress is pretty darned marvellous. And if you can afford it, you should definitely consider it.
Simba Hybrid Ultra Mattress review: Delivery and small print
(Image credit: Simba)
(Image credit: Simba)
Simba offers a 200-night trial for testing your mattress. If you decide not to keep it, they’ll collect it from you for free within the trial period, and give you a full refund. Your trial starts when your bed arrives, and you don’t need to keep the packaging. Returned beds are recycled, refurbished or donated; never resold. Simba mattress also come with a 10-year guarantee.
Simba Hybrid Ultra Review: Price and alternatives to consider
The standard price for a Simba Hybrid Pro is £2,599 for a single, £3,799 for a double, £3,999 for a king and £4,499 for a super king. However, at time of writing, there is a 40% discount if you buy from the Simba website. That means the current prices are actually £1,559.40 for a single, £2,279.40 for a double, £2,399.40 for a king and £2,699.40 for a super king.
An alternative choice at a broadly similar price is theSealy Elevate Ultra Antuco mattress, which offers the feel of a soft mattress but with the support that normally comes from a firm one. Another good choice at the high end of the market is theBrook + Wilde Perla Mattress, with 14 layers offering an opulent level of comfort, plus the chance to choose your own firmness level.
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