Simba is one of the best-known mattress brands, and you’ll certainly have landed on your radar if you’re in the market for an upgrade. However, the brand has lots of similar-sounding beds, and it can be hard to sort through all of the options.
As someone who tests the best mattresses for a living, I’m more than familiar with what to look for when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep. Above all else, this bedroom buy needs to offer optimum relaxation and support to improve your quality of sleep. I jumped at the chance to put one of Simba’s most luxurious (and priciest) designs to the test.
The hybrid luxe has a complex nine-layer design with micro springs and cushioning foam. It also features the brand’s unique open structure technology and a wool and bamboo layer for added breathability. That’s a lot of jargon; what I really wanted to find out was whether this mattress lived up to the marketing.
Keep reading for my full in-depth review of the mattress, where I test everything from delivery and setup to design and comfort.
How I tested
I first started testing the Simba hybrid luxe mattress more than a year ago, initially spending three months sleeping on it. Since then, it has become a mainstay in my bedroom, and I (and my husband) have slept on it every single night. I tested the mattress out in all areas of performance, including overall comfort (both initial and as time progressed), pressure relief, motion isolation, edge support, cooling and ease of unboxing. Overall, I wanted to see how it affected my sleep and whether it’s really worth the four-figure price tag. Spoiler: the hybrid luxe has been chosen as IndyBest’s best overall buy in our guide to the best mattresses of 2025.
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Helen Wilson-Beevers is a writer and editor, specialising in lifestyle content. Helen began contributing to The Independent's lifestyle desk in 2018 and became a regular contributor for IndyBest in 2021. She’s tested everything from silk pillowcases to washable rugs and cooling pillows, always offering her honest opinions and bringing detailed reviews to help inform your shopping choices.
Simba hybrid luxe mattress
Design and features
Like all Simba mattresses, the hybrid luxe arrived rolled up inside a box. While it was heavy to manoeuvre, I managed to hoist the mattress onto my bed and leave it in place for a few hours, to increase to full size.
My first impression after unwrapping the mattress was its impressive height, which is 31cm. I sampled the double size and found a standard sheet felt a bit snug but on the other hand, the mattress’s depth immediately made the hybrid luxe look substantial when placed on the bed base. I liked the grandeur it added to my sleeping space, and thought this reflected the premium price point, too.
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Make no mistake, the Simba hybrid luxe has the appearance of a robust, hard-wearing mattress. The reason for that? It has a whopping nine layers, including a foam base element made using recycled fibres, which is a new addition compared with its previous incarnation. This updated layer sits just above the supportive grey base and has been created with minimising foam waste in mind.
Meanwhile, its other components include a bamboo and wool layer, and these materials are renowned for offering temperature regulation. Therefore, they help support cosiness in winter and coolness during the warmer months. This sits above an open-cell foam section, and both of these layers are there to offer breathability, which can often be something that is lacking in standard memory foam mattresses.
Below this, there are three luxurious layers of springs for support (two layers of titanium alloy springs, plus another of micro springs) and an additional foam layer. The clever way these springs have been positioned means they don’t dig in as you roll over in bed, but they do help contribute to an overall level of firmness and support.
The mattress is finished with an anti-allergy cover layer, which is quilted, feels super soft to touch and offers supreme comfort without squishiness. It’s worth knowing that the top cover can be removed for washing, so you can keep this nice and clean, too. However, it’s not suitable for tumble drying or ironing.
Comfort
The hybrid luxe mattress hits that sweet spot between medium comfort and firm support – while it's firmer than other mattresses I've tried before, it doesn’t feel overly hard, and the foam layers mean it has a responsive surface. However, there is a little motion transfer. It’s not the end of the world, but something to consider if you have a particularly restless partner.
As well as appreciating its luxurious depth, I found the mattress felt fresh to sleep on, thanks to its combination of breathable and temperature-regulating materials. I've never had an issue with overheating while sleeping on the Simba hybrid luxe, and although the surface doesn’t stay completely cool, it doesn’t retain your body heat, which is a marked improvement to some other foam mattresses I’ve tried.
Plus, it made a noticeable difference to my back and hips, which were well supported while lying in bed. Because of this, I think it’s a particularly great mattress for back and side sleepers.
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While I noticed a slight sink when resting on the mattress at first, this is a welcome and subtle element, rather than an annoying sag, because the combination of layers simultaneously holds up a level of firmness underneath. After a full year of sleeping, it continues to feel firmly supportive all over.
Throughout testing, I’ve found the mattress to be supremely comfy and sumptuously supportive. In fact, I would go as far as to say the Simba hybrid luxe mattress has transformed my sleep, leading to an increased feeling of restfulness at bedtime.
Buy now £1342.21, Simbasleep.com
Where to buy Simba hybrid pro mattress and the best deals
The hybrid luxe mattress can be bought directly from Simba’s website, but it’s also available from third-party retailers including Amazon, Very and Barker and Stonehouse. Keep an eye out for offers during sale events such as Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day, as well as the brand’s seasonal sales throughout the year.
The verdict: Simba hybrid luxe mattress
I’ve absolutely loved sleeping on Simba’s hybrid luxe mattress, and have found the nine layers have contributed to restful relaxation and helped provide a generous level of back support. The hybrid combination delivers fresh breathability, medium firmness, and supreme comfort. Plus, its impressive height adds to the luxe appeal and creates a robust feel. If you’re looking for a mattress upgrade, I’d highly recommend this Simba buy.
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