FORTUITOUSLY, the opportunity to carry out this Simba Hybrid Pro Mattress review presented itself at a time when my sleep quality had been in decline, and keen to get a good night’s sleep, I jumped at the chance.
Could the new Simba mattress be the answer to my unsettled sleep? The short answer: yes.
The main problem with my sleep was that I was consistently waking up in the early hours boiling hot, which led me to believe the root of the issue might lie with my mattress.
The Simba Hybrid Pro mattress incorporates a breathable sleep surface, two layers of patented MiQro springs to increase airflow, as well as a layer of British wool for temperature regulation.
So when I was offered the chance to try it out, I figured this technology might be the answer to a cooler and undisturbed night’s sleep.
With prices starting at £899 for a single, it’s no secret that the Simba Hybrid Pro mattress isn’t cheap.
But if you view your sleep as an investment and Simba’s multiple awards and the Pro’s 22,000+ five-star reviews are anything to go by, then it’s arguably worth the money.
All the better: the Pro comes with a rival-beating 200-night trial, a 0% finance option and a 10-year guarantee, so in the unlikely event your mattress comes apart, you can get yourself a new one.
The Simba Hybrid Pro is still my favourite mattress that I’ve tested.
I travel often and always find myself looking forward to getting back to my own bed as nothing seems to quite compare.
However, I’ve noticed the mattress now has a hump in the centre caused by the metal bar in the frame. It’s not a major issue and doesn’t impact my sleep, but if I were to choose my sleep setup again, I’d keep my Pro but opt for a frame with a solid base to prevent this from happening.
Simba sells Divan beds which would probably solve this issue. But if you’re in the market for a mattress and don’t intend to swap your bedframe that has a bar down the middle, then it’s worth bearing in mind that your Hybrid mattress may eventually arch.
The Simba website states that it aims to deliver free of charge the next day, and for an extra £10 you can specify a date (including weekends) and/or 4-hour time slot. And for £50 a team will come and install your mattress and remove all the packaging for you.
I felt that next-day delivery was actually a bit too prompt, and therefore opted to have the mattress delivered on a date that suited me better.
The Simba Hybrid Pro was delivered to my house the following week and arrived in a sleek, compact box.
My partner and I ordered the super king-size, and it’s worth mentioning that it’s very heavy. If you’re living by yourself, you might want to consider paying the extra fee to have them install it for you, or otherwise recruit someone to help carry your mattress to your desired space (regardless of the size).
Once we’d released the Pro from its plastic wrapping (using the handy magic cutter tool provided), we left it for the recommended three hours to inflate.
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The first thing I noticed about the Simba Hybrid Pro was how soft it was. For context, my previous mattress was made of memory foam and was extremely firm (almost like a plank of wood), a wild contrast to the Simba.
Initially, I was concerned that I would struggle to adjust to a softer mattress, but I needn’t have worried as somehow the Simba Hybrid Pro felt both soft and supportive, and I didn’t get that sinking sensation you sometimes get with hybrids and memory foam.
Both my partner and I slept well the first night but felt the mattress really came into its own a week or so later once we’d gotten used to it.
The opportunity to see how the mattress fared in a heatwave presented itself a couple of weeks into testing it out, and I have to say, I was very impressed. I slept extremely well, even on the warmest night, and no longer found myself lying awake due to overheating.
Somewhat irritatingly, I found my head to be the only part of my body that was too warm, though I’ve now rectified the issue by investing in Simba’s Hybrid Pillow (which I also recommend).
The Simba Pro managed to fix a number of issues that were bugbears of my former mattress.
Previously, my partner and I found it very difficult to roll over or get out of bed without waking one another up.
The Pro and its weight-distributing springs have practically eradicated this issue and finally made lie-ins a possibility – hurrah!
Another thing it has managed to improve is my sleeping position. Due to the firm nature of my previous mattress, I found the only comfortable sleeping position to be my front. However, since testing out the Simba, I find it just as comfortable to lie on my side and back.
Overall, I found the Simba Hybrid Pro to be a huge step up from my previous mattress. The temperature regulation technology has made the biggest difference to my sleep quality, and I find myself looking forward to going to bed (and struggling to get up!).
So did it fix my poor sleep? It certainly helped. While it still took me a while to fall asleep (it seems a mattress can’t fix a racing mind), once I was asleep, I was out for the count.
Depending on the size of mattress you opt for, the Simba Hybrid Pro costs £300-350 more than the equivalent original Simba Hybrid.
The prices for the Pro mattress are as follows:
For comparison, the cost of a premium hybrid double mattress from Eve costs £1249, a double Emma NextGen Premium Mattress costs £709, and a double hybrid mattress from Nectar costs £750 when not on sale.
It’s worth noting that Simba regularly has sales and is currently offering new customers 15% off the Hybrid Pro, which brings a double down to a more palatable £1044.65.
Outside of a sale period, to save money on the Pro, you can shop a refurbished Simba Pro for £614.50, or save 25% by purchasing a sleep bundle – read more below.
If you want to invest in a whole new sleep setup, you could save yourself 25% by purchasing a Simba Hybrid Sleep Bundle.
The bundle includes a mattress, two pillows, a duvet, and a mattress protector.
Simply select your mattress type (Essential, Original, Pro or Luxe), choose the size, and save yourself up to a lovely 25% off.
A double Hybrid Pro bundle with a summer duvet and Stratos pillows would cost you £1146 rather than the usual £1528, saving you £382.
The foundations of the original Hybrid and the Simba Hybrid Pro are the same.
Both mattresses incorporate a zoned support base that provides different levels of support to your hips and shoulders, a layer of high-definition foam with edge support, and an open-cell foam layer that sits directly under the top comfort layer.
The Pro’s top comfort layer, however, has had an upgrade on the standard Simba to provide a more breathable and plusher sleep surface.
Other differences include the Pro having double the number of patented springs for more support and a new layer of British wool to help regulate body temperature whilst you sleep.
These two added layers mean that the Hybrid Pro is 3cm thicker than the regular Hybrid – though it still fits a standard fitted sheet.
Both mattresses have handles on the side to make it easier to turn (not flip), which is one of the only conditions of the 10-year guarantee.
Simba has recently released a new mattress called the Hybrid Luxe, which has 3 more layers than the Hybrid Pro.
These include an extra layer of Simba-pure with edge support, a layer of high-carbon steel springs and an open-cell casing, all of which the Pro is missing.
The Luxe’s layer of wool is made from bamboo rather than sheep’s wool, and it’s 3cm thicker, making it 31cm deep, compared to the Pro’s 28cm.
The other main difference is the price. A double luxe mattress costs £1759, which is £530 more than a double Hybrid Pro mattress.
In terms of the performance, we found the Luxe to be cooler, more supportive and more plush than the Pro. We also felt that the Pro is more suited to those who prefer to sleep on their back, whereas the Luxe is suited to side sleepers.
If you’re thinking of buying, then you should check out our Simba Hybrid Luxe review.
The Simba Pro mattress is 28cm deep, the Original Simba hybrid is 25cm deep, and the Luxe is 31cm deep.
Though the Pro should fit a regular fitted sheet, we think Pro (and Luxe) mattress owners may find a deeper sheet that will fit more comfortably.
If you have a Simba Pro mattress (like the one in the image above), the top white layer can be popped into the washing machine at a maximum of 40 degrees Celcius. The bottom section (the grey part) can be spot-cleaned only.
If you have an Original Hybrid mattress or one that doesn’t look like the image above, then your mattress cover can be spot-cleaned only.
We recommend investing in a mattress protector to keep your mattress in the best possible condition.
Having never had back problems myself, I don’t have any first-hand experience to share.
However, thousands of people have left reviews to say that the Simba mattress has improved their back pain.
One happy customer said “Bought to replace a mattress that was twice as expensive and only 5 years old. The difference is massive – my back pain has gone, my wife is sleeping better and there is no ‘rocking’ when one of us rolls over. Very happy.”
While this isn’t a guarantee that if you suffer from a bad back, a new mattress will fix it, it can be worth exploring your mattress options if you suffer from lumbar pain, especially since you can utilise the 200-night free trial.
The most obvious place to buy the mattress would be from the Simba website, which is usually the place with the best deals and discounts.
However, you can also find them for sale on Amazon, which offers next-day delivery, and Very, which also stocks other Simba products like the original hybrid and the duvet.
I’d recommend avoiding Littlewoods as I found it to be (by far) the most expensive place to buy Simba products.
Here are some of the best mattress alternatives to the Simba Hybrid Pro:
The Simba Hybrid Pro certainly isn’t the cheapest bed-in-a-box mattress on the market. However, I’d argue it’s worth every penny, especially if you manage to snap one up when there’s a deal.
It consistently delivered a supremely comfortable night’s sleep, kept us cool during the heatwave, and largely improved my lockdown insomnia.
With the 200-night free trial and 10-year guarantee, I can’t think of a single reason not to test one out for yourself.
Enjoyed our Simba Pro review? We’ve also tested out the Simba Hybrid duvet, Simba Hybrid 3 in 1 duvet, and the Simba mattress topper.
