Simba Hybrid Essential Mattress

The Simba Hybrid Essential is a medium firm hybrid mattress and the most accessible entry point into Simba's Hybrid range. At 20cm deep, it is built around up to 1,000 Aerocoil titanium alloy microsprings and filled with graphite-infused Simbatex foam over a five-zoned CertiPUR certified foam support base. It delivers the core Simba sleep experience - adaptive support, effective cooling and low motion transfer - in a lighter, more straightforward build.

Who Is This Mattress For?

A hybrid mattress best suited to sleepers who want medium firm support, effective temperature regulation and the core Simba spring-and-foam experience at a more accessible price point.

Medium Firm Feel - 4/6: A supportive feel with added stability. Ideal for people who change sleeping position during the night and need a balance of comfort and support.

Best for

• Back sleepers - the spring and foam combination keeps your spine properly aligned and supported throughout the night
• Front sleepers - firm enough to prevent hips from sinking too far into the mattress
• Combination sleepers - the responsive Aerocoil springs adapt as you change position, so the mattress works however you sleep
• Side sleepers - the Simbatex foam layer cushions shoulders and hips to relieve pressure points
• Couples - the conical spring design minimises motion transfer so you won't disturb each other
• Hot sleepers - graphite-infused Simbatex draws heat away from the body, and the Aerocoil springs push fresh air through the mattress as they compress
• Allergy sufferers - Simbatex is hypoallergenic and dust mites cannot survive on the material
• Those wanting Simba's core hybrid technology at a lower price point
• Sleepers up to 114kg (18st) per side

Not ideal for

• Sleepers who prefer a very soft, sink-in feel
• Those who prefer foam-free or natural filling mattresses
• Heavier sleepers who may benefit from a deeper, more layered mattress for added support

Inside This Mattress

Aerocoil Titanium Alloy Springs
What it is: Simba's patented conical microsprings made from titanium alloy and manufactured in Leeds. Up to 1,000 of these 25mm springs sit at the heart of the mattress, each enclosed in an individual polypropylene pocket.
How it helps you sleep: Each spring compresses independently to follow your body's contours and reduce pressure on joints. As they compress, they push fresh air upwards through the mattress, actively cooling the sleep surface and minimising motion transfer between sleeping partners.

Graphite Infused Simbatex
What it is: Simba's advanced foam with graphite temperature-regulating properties providing superior pressure relief and spinal alignment.
How it helps you sleep: Keeps you cooler by drawing heat away from the body, while the hypoallergenic properties promote a healthier sleep space and the eco-friendly production process is kinder to the planet.

Five-Zoned CertiPUR Foam Support Base
What it is: Simba's high-quality certified foam base layer, free from harmful chemicals, divided into five distinct support zones across the length of the mattress.
How it helps you sleep: Each zone is engineered to provide the right level of support for the corresponding area of your body - more give where you need cushioning, more firmness where you need structure - for a more balanced and restorative night's sleep.

Removable Knitted Cover
What it is: A 500g soft-to-touch knit fabric cover with a zip-off top surface that is machine washable.
How it helps you sleep: Keeps the sleep surface fresh and hygienic with minimal effort - simply remove and wash when needed for a consistently clean environment.

Easy Care
What it is: A no-turn mattress design that requires only periodic rotation from head to toe rather than flipping.
How it helps you sleep: Simple maintenance means your mattress stays in optimal condition with minimal effort, ensuring consistent comfort and support night after night.

Specification

Dimensions and Weights

How it Compares

Vs firmer models: The Simba Hybrid Essential's Simbatex foam and Aerocoil spring layer provide more pressure relief than a firm or extra firm mattress. If you sleep on your side or tend to run warm, this is likely the better choice. Firmer models suit heavier sleepers or those who need a more rigid surface with minimal sink.

Vs softer models: The Simba Hybrid Essential has more underlying structure than a soft or soft medium mattress. Softer options feel more immediately plush but may not maintain spinal alignment as consistently for back and front sleepers. The medium firm tension also holds up better over time for combination sleepers who move around during the night.

Vs the Simba Hybrid: Both mattresses share the same Aerocoil spring technology and Simbatex foam, and both deliver the core Simba medium firm feel. The Hybrid is deeper at 25cm and has a higher spring count, a nine-zoned foam base versus five zones here, and an additional CertiPUR comfort foam layer. If you want a little more cushioning or share a bed with someone significantly different in weight, the Hybrid is worth considering. The Essential gives you the same fundamental sleep technology in a lighter, more compact build at a lower price.

10 Year Guarantee

The Simba Hybrid Essential is backed by Simba's 10-year manufacturer's guarantee against defects in materials and workmanship. Built around titanium alloy springs manufactured in Leeds and CertiPUR certified foams, this is a mattress engineered to last - the guarantee reflects that.

Awards and Accreditations

The Simba Hybrid Essential has received 7 awards and accreditations, including:

The Telegraph Recommended 2025: The Telegraph's shopping and lifestyle team independently evaluates products before awarding their Recommended mark. For a mattress at this price point, Telegraph Recommended is a strong signal of quality and value.

Indy/Best Buy Independent 2026: Selected by the Independent's editorial team as a Best Buy, recognising outstanding performance and value in its category.

GQ Recommends 2024: GQ's editorial team only recommends products their writers and testing team would genuinely use. A GQ Recommends badge reflects strong performance across comfort and overall value.

Expert Reviews: Expert Reviews independently tests products against objective criteria. Being recognised by Expert Reviews means the Essential performed consistently well across their key test categories.

Sleep Hero Recommended: Sleep Hero independently tests mattresses in real sleep conditions. A Recommended rating reflects strong performance across comfort, support, temperature regulation and value.

Complete your Sleep Setup

Get the most out of your new Simba Hybrid Essential by adding the Simba Performance Mattress Protector. Designed to protect against spills, stains, dust mites and everyday wear, this breathable and hypoallergenic protector helps keep your mattress fresh, clean and performing at its best for longer.

Soft, quiet and temperature-regulating, it adds an extra layer of comfort without changing the feel of your mattress - the perfect finishing touch to your sleep setup.

Why Add a Mattress Protector?

• Protects against spills, stains and everyday wear
• Helps extend the life of your mattress
• Breathable and temperature regulating
• Hypoallergenic - ideal for allergy sufferers
• Machine washable for easy care

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Ready to Upgrade Your Sleep for Better Rest?

The Simba Hybrid Essential delivers the core Simba hybrid experience - titanium Aerocoil spring support, graphite-infused cooling foam and a zoned base for full-body alignment - in a streamlined 20cm build backed by a 10-year guarantee. Whether you are setting up a first home, a spare room, or simply want proven sleep technology without the premium price, this is a well-built mattress that does exactly what it sets out to do.

Select your size above and add to basket. Free UK delivery, a 10-year guarantee and a 200 night mattress trial are all included.

200 Night Mattress Trial

Choosing a mattress online takes trust. That's why the Simba Hybrid Essential comes with a 200 night comfort guarantee - if it doesn't feel right, we'll exchange it. View the full mattress trial policy.

Compared to other mattress brands worldwide, Simba Sleep has won the most five-star reviews, a testament of their success.

They proudly hold the distinction of being the first sleep brand in the UK to receive B Corp certification. B Corp certification recognises companies that actively promote social and environmental change through their business operations. They also helped make a plan for the British Retail Consortium to tackle climate change.

Selling quality mattresses, beds, pillows, duvets, and bedding, they aim to help people sleep better all over the world.