Simba Original Hybrid Mattress

Simba Hybrid® Essential Mattress — from £549 (Single) to £799 (King)

The most budget-friendly mattress in Simba's Hybrid range, using their core Aerocoil® microspring tech in a simpler, shallower build — a way into the Simba hybrid feel without paying for the extra layers found in the Pro/Luxe/Ultra tiers.

Key features:

  • 4 layers, 20cm deep, medium-firm feel

  • Up to 1,000 Aerocoil® microsprings — same titanium alloy microspring tech as the pricier models, just fewer layers

  • Graphite-infused Simbatex® foam — over 5x the airflow of standard memory foam, for a cooler sleep

  • 5-zone CertiPUR® foam base — targeted support for hips and shoulders

  • Zip-off, machine-washable cover

  • 200-night risk-free trial and 10-year guarantee

Good to know before buying:

  • Shallower and simpler than the rest of the range — no wool layer, no second spring layer, and about half the spring count of the standard Hybrid® mattress; if you want more plushness, the step-up Hybrid® (from £699) adds a 5th layer and nearly double the springs

  • Mattress protector required to keep the 10-year warranty valid — factor that into your total cost if you don't already own one

  • Fewer reviews than Simba's flagship models (around 2,100 vs. 130,000+ for the original Hybrid®), simply because it's a newer, lower-volume line

  • Same Community Hero discount (up to 26% off) available for key workers, students, carers, military, and charity workers

  • Finance from ~£14.75/month over 48 instalments

Bottom line: best for anyone who wants genuine Simba hybrid comfort at the lowest entry price, especially for a spare room, guest bed, or first-time buyer on a budget. If you want a noticeably plusher, more supportive feel, it's worth the step up to the standard Hybrid® or Pro model instead.