Simba Hybrid Essential Mattress

Assessed from Simba's published specification for this mattress, captured September 2026, and from regular price comparison across our UK retail partners.

This mattress makes sense if you want a hybrid, meaning springs paired with foam, from a well-known brand at a lower starting price. The medium firm feel is a sensible default: supportive enough for back sleepers, forgiving enough for most side sleepers. Its 20cm depth keeps it lighter to handle and easier to rotate than deeper models. The specification is basic compared with Simba's higher-tier mattresses, but for a spare room, a first flat or a straightforward upgrade from an ageing mattress, that simplicity is part of the appeal. Retailer listings mention a 10 year guarantee, though you should confirm the exact terms with whichever retailer you buy from.

Back sleepers
The medium firm feel is supportive enough to keep your body level on your back, with a foam top layer for a little comfort.

Guest rooms
A simple, basic specification suits a spare room, and the 20cm depth keeps the mattress lighter to handle and easy to rotate.

Budget buyers
As the accessible route into the Simba range, it offers a hybrid of springs and foam at a lower starting point than pricier models.

Allergy sufferers
The soft, breathable knitted cover is hypoallergenic, which makes it a sensible pick if you want bedding that is gentler on sensitive sleepers.

Combination sleepers
A medium firm, middle-ground feel with 1500 pocket springs suits people who shift between positions, since it is neither too hard nor too soft.

If you like a deep, hotel-style mattress, the 20cm profile may feel a little shallow, and heavier sleepers may prefer something more substantial. Lightweight side sleepers who need a softer surface for their shoulders and hips could find medium firm slightly too unyielding. There's no Super King option listed either.

How firm is the Simba Hybrid Essential mattress?

It's listed as medium firm, which means a supportive feel with a modest amount of give at the surface. That suits back sleepers and most combination sleepers well, although lightweight side sleepers may find it slightly too firm for comfortable pressure relief at the shoulder.

How deep is the Simba Hybrid Essential?

Simba's own site lists it at 20cm deep. That's slimmer than many hybrids, which means standard fitted sheets will go on easily and the mattress is lighter to rotate, though it may feel less plush than deeper models.

What sizes does the Simba Hybrid Essential come in?

It's available in UK Single, Small Double, Double and King. There's no Super King in the listed range, so those with larger bed frames will need to look elsewhere.

Does the Simba Hybrid Essential come with a guarantee?

Retailer listings mention a 10 year guarantee. Because that appears in retailer information rather than on Simba's own product page, it's sensible to confirm the guarantee terms with the retailer before you order.