Simba Hybrid Essential Small 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
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Simba Hybrid Essential Small Double Mattress
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
- Real space for one: At 30cm wider than a UK single, this size lets a lone sleeper stretch, roll and change position without hanging over an edge.
- Fits rooms a double cannot: It is 15cm narrower than a UK double, which can be the difference between a door that clears the bed frame and one that doesn't.
- Easier to move in tight spaces: The 20cm depth keeps this mattress lighter than deeper hybrids, so rotating it in a box room or carrying it up a loft staircase is manageable alone.
- Medium firm suits mixed use: The medium firm feel works for most back and side sleepers, sensible if this bed serves you nightly and guests occasionally.
- Standard 4ft bedding: Small double is an established UK size, so fitted sheets and frames are easy to find, and the slim 20cm profile suits shallower sheets.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone and have outgrown a UK single but your room can't take a full double, you're furnishing a compact second bedroom or loft conversion where every centimetre of floor matters, or you want a bed that guests can share a few weekends a year. Allow at least 2.4m x 2.8m of floor space so you can still walk around it comfortably.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed every night, because 120cm is a squeeze for two adults long term, especially as the 20cm depth already suits lighter sleepers best. We'd recommend the UK double instead for nightly couple use.
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FAQ's
Is the Simba Hybrid Essential small double big enough for a couple?
For occasional use, yes. Across a few guest weekends a year, two average-sized adults will manage fine on the 120cm width. For nightly sharing it's a tight fit, and the 20cm depth means heavier combined weight may make the mattress feel less substantial. Couples sleeping together every night should look at the UK double.
What size is the Simba Hybrid Essential small double?
It measures 120 x 190cm, which is 4ft x 6ft 3in. That makes it 30cm wider than the UK single and 15cm narrower than the UK double, the same length as both. We suggest a room of at least 2.4m x 2.8m so the bed doesn't dominate the space.
Will the small double fit in a box room or studio flat?
Usually, yes, and that's the main reason to choose it. Being 15cm narrower than a UK double, it fits rooms where a standard double blocks the door swing or leaves no standing room. Measure your space against our suggested minimum of 2.4m x 2.8m before ordering, including radiators and built-in wardrobes.
Is a small double a good size for one adult?
It's arguably the best solo size where space allows. The 30cm of extra width over a UK single gives you room to sprawl, and the medium firm feel of this mattress suits most solo back and side sleepers. Lightweight side sleepers may find it slightly firm, but that applies across every size.
Is the small double easy to move upstairs or into a loft?
Easier than most. The 120cm width already helps on narrow staircases, and the 20cm depth keeps the weight down compared with deeper hybrids, so one person can usually manage rotating it, and two can carry it into a loft conversion. Simba doesn't publish a weight for this size, so check the brand's guidance if access is very tight.