Simba Hybrid Essential Double Mattress
The Simba Hybrid Essential is Simba's entry-level hybrid, combining springs with foam.
- Suits back & most side sleepers
- Cool, breathable foam layer
- Lighter to handle & rotate
£699
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Simba Hybrid Essential Mattress
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Mattress details
Mattress
Simba Hybrid Essential Mattress
Size
Firmness
Medium Firm
Construction
Foam
Pocket Spring
Hybrid
Rolled
Depth (cm)
20
Layers
Layer Details
Cover
Soft and breathable hypoallergenic knitted cover
Top Layer
Cool and breathable Simbatex foam layer
Layer 2
1500 miQro® pocket springs
Layer 3
Zoned support base
Key benefits
- Made for typical UK bedrooms: At 4ft 6in x 6ft 3in, the UK double fits rooms where a UK king would crowd out wardrobes and drawers.
- Room for bedside tables: Being 15cm narrower than the UK king often makes the difference between bedside tables on both sides and squeezing past the footboard.
- A sensible shared feel: Medium firm is a safe middle ground for two people with different sleeping styles, supportive for back sleepers yet forgiving enough for most side sleepers.
- Easier to handle: The 20cm depth keeps this double lighter to rotate and simpler to manoeuvre up narrow stairs than deeper hybrids in the same size.
- Springs shared fairly: The 1500 pocket springs respond to each sleeper separately, which means less disturbance when one of you turns over in a shared bed.
This size suits you if...
You share the bed and your room sits around the typical UK size, where a UK king would leave little walking space. It also suits you if you're furnishing a first flat or a guest room that needs to work for visiting couples, or you sleep alone and want space to spread out without buying a bigger room's worth of bed.
Consider another size if...
You and your partner both like space, and your room comfortably exceeds 3m x 3m. With 67.5cm each for two people sharing, the UK double can feel snug, so we'd recommend the UK king instead.
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FAQ's
Is the Simba Hybrid Essential UK double big enough for a couple?
For most couples, yes. At 135 x 190cm it's the long-standing British standard for two, giving 67.5cm each for two people sharing. Broad-shouldered pairs, or anyone used to a hotel bed, may prefer the UK king. If your room allows it and you both move around at night, the extra width is noticeable.
What room size do I need for the Simba Hybrid Essential in a UK double?
We suggest allowing at least 2.6m x 2.8m, with around 3m x 3m being the comfortable norm. That leaves space to walk around the bed and open drawers. In a typical second bedroom holding a wardrobe and a chest of drawers, the UK double usually fits where the UK king would feel cramped.
Is the Simba Hybrid Essential UK double easy to get upstairs?
Easier than most doubles. The 20cm depth makes it slimmer and lighter to handle than deeper hybrids, which helps on the turning stairs of older terraces and the tight landings of new builds. Simba doesn't publish a weight for this mattress, so a second pair of hands is still sensible.
Should I choose the Simba Hybrid Essential in a UK double or a UK king?
The UK double is 15cm narrower than the UK king, and that 15cm decides it. If your bedroom is on the smaller side, or you want bedside tables on both sides, take the UK double. If you both like room to spread out and the floor space exists, size up. There's no super king in this model.
Where can I buy the Simba Hybrid Essential double at the best price?
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