7 best cooling mattresses for hot sleepers in Australia for 2024
Don’t wake up in a sweat ever again with these top cooling mattresses that guarantee you’ll sleep like a baby
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Warm, balmy nights on a tropical holiday is one thing — and humid Aussie summers is another. But for hot sleepers, getting a good night’s rest can work up a sweat all year round.
Hybrid mattresses like the Koala Plus Mattress and the Macoda Mattress are a great option for traditional memory foam lovers, offering a less dense option that still moulds to the contours of your body but with better air circulation.
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OUR TOP PICKS
BEST COOLING MATTRESS OVERALL
Koala Plus Mattress, $1590 at Koala
Koala Plus Mattress
What You Need To Know
Who knew a simple flip could have so much power? Koala’s versatile Koala Plus Mattress comes with a 2cm quilted topper that can be adjusted to suit the climate, with a cosy organic cotton side for the chilly season and a cool-to-touch and moisture wicking side for the warmer months. This bed in a box also comes with a breathable Cooling Kloudcell comfort layer, which can offer a softer or firmer feel by simply turning it over.
“We finally upgraded to a new Koala mattress after countless sleepless nights due to back and neck pain. We couldn’t be happier! Takes a bit to get used to the firmness, but we wanted it firm and now we are having the best sleeps! Couldn’t recommend them more!” raved a reviewer.
“Very good value for money and the customer service is second to none! Highly recommend.”
“Most comfortable mattress I’ve ever slept on. Soft yet supportive with zero partner disturbance. 100% recommend!” a second posted.
BEST SOFT COOLING MATTRESSES
The Origin Hybrid Pro Mattress, $1249 at Origin
The Origin Hybrid Pro Mattress
What You Need To Know
The award-winning Origin Hybrid Pro Mattress has been given a cool upgrade, now boasting a Graphite Crystal Latex Foam comfort layer, which is said to provide 10 per cent more cooling than traditional latex and helps better wick away your body heat for a cooler sleep. Even the HexaGrid layer has been updated to the HexaGrid Orthopedic Plus for improved temperature regulation, support and pressure relief.
Origin also firmed up its edge support with a new high-density foam that’s claimed to be twice as dense as some other mattresses, ensuring you don’t roll off the bed.
Other cooling features include cool-to-the-touch PolarSilk tencel to keep you cool and dry, a SmartClimate system with eight cooling layers to dissipate body heat, and an extra thick plush pillowtop that’s packed with a soft and breathable fabric.
“This is the best mattress we have ever owned,” an impressed customer reviewed, rating it five stars. “We are both side sleepers and I had back and neck issues before using this mattress. Now I sleep almost entirely through the night, waking up refreshed and (with) no more sore spots on the hips and shoulders.”
“I was not sure at first because I never tried purchasing a mattress online before. Decided to give it a try and it was one of the best mattresses I have ever bought. Super comfortable, well supported, and slept through the night like a baby. I couldn’t be happier. Highly recommended!” agreed another.
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Emma Luxe Mattress, $1200 (down from $2400) at Emma Sleep
What You Need To Know
Constantly waking up with night sweats? Emma’s bestseller — the Emma Diamond II Mattress — has been given a makeover and is now known as the Emma Luxe Mattress with ThermoSync Technology for improved temperature regulation so you can stay asleep for longer. In fact, it’s claimed to help you sleep 22 per cent cooler than the OG.
You can still find many of the same features shoppers loved in the initial version. This includes the Aerofoam layer which offers pressure relief by adapting to the shape of your body, as well as encourage airflow and absorb moisture to keep you dry. There’s also an Infinity springs feature for added breathability and pressure relief, and durability.
BEST COOLING MATTRESS WITH FIRM FEEL
Atlantis Mattress, $1899 at Atlantis Sleep
Atlantis Mattress
What You Need To Know
If firmer mattresses are more your vibe, or your partner’s, check out the Atlantis Mattress. You can split the firmness down the middle, so you don’t need to flip the whole thing over to get a softer or harder feel. And yes, you can choose which side gets firm, medium or soft. Is this the ultimate mattress for couples?
Another standout feature is the eco-friendly top cover. Made from recycled fabrics and Tencel, the cover is soft, breathable, absorbs moisture, and helps with both reducing body impressions and encouraging airflow to prevent that hot, closed-in feel.
“Slept like a corpse from night one,” a shopper raved, rating the mattress five stars.
“The ordering and delivery were seamless, and we appreciated that the delivery also included assembly, another reviewed.
BEST HYBRID COOLING MATTRESS
Macoda Mattress, $1300 at Macoda
Macoda Mattress
What You Need To Know
Can’t go past a memory foam bed? Shoppers say the Macoda Mattress feels “like sleeping on a cloud”, but with five zones of individual pocket springs for pressure relief and targeted support to help your body rest.
For hot sleepers, the cooling hybrid mattress has a cool-touch cover as well as an AirFlow Comfort Foam layer for temperature regulation and breathability. And if you’re unsure on which firmness level to buy, the Unzip-and-Flip system means you can easily adjust the feel by turning the mattress over.
“Macoda was one of the few (mattresses) that didn’t have a sink hole from where people sleep. I had this issue after one year with a mattress from Fantastic Furniture. There was a dent where I slept and was sinking into! And I’m not a heavy person. So if you’re wondering about getting this mattress I say go for it!!!!” another commented.
“The ultimate in comfort. Only drawback is (I) don’t want to get out of bed,” a reviewer described.
“Very happy with our second mattress from Macoda! A family member also tried the mattress and ended up buying their own they were that impressed! It’s extremely comfortable, easy to set up, excellent price point and the service team were very responsive,” praised a repeat customer.
BEST VALUE COOLING MATTRESS
Koala SE Mattress, $950 at Koala
Koala SE Mattress
What You Need To Know
Another hybrid mattress option is the Koala SE. It features a cover made from Tencel Lyocell to absorb and release moisture, and uses the brand’s Kloudcell open cell structure for breathability. It also has a plush fixed quilted topper and a three zone support system to help align your shoulders, hips and feet
“This is a great mattress. It’s really comfortable but still supportive and makes for a great night’s sleep. The delivery was also quick and seamless,” a happy customer reviewed.
“The Koala SE Mattress is incredible, I struggle to sleep because of neck and back pain and this mattress has helped so much. It is super comfortable and doesn’t get too hot or cold. Highly recommend to anyone needing a mattress that will help you sleep,” agreed another.
BEST LUXURY COOLING MATTRESS
Origin LumbarCloud Mattress, $2499 at Origin
Origin LumbarCloud Mattress
What You Need To Know
If you’re after a pressure relieving mattress or want to invest in a spring mattress, check out the award-winning Origin LumbarCloud Mattress. It’s loaded with a variety of materials, including a layer of bamboo-infused Australian wool for regulating sleep temperature and wicking away moisture as well as comfort. There’s also a Graphite Diamond Latex foam layer and ComfortCloud Fiber layer to help dissipate heat plus add comfort and support.
You can also expect a seven zone system packed with twice-tempered titanium springs for durability, and a high density foam for great edge support.
“I’ve been using the Lumber Cloud mattress for a while now, and it has truly transformed my sleep experience. If you suffer from back or joint pain like I do, this mattress is a game-changer,” praised a reviewer.
“The super plush Lumber Cloud pillow top provides exceptional therapeutic support and pressure relief, making it the most comfortable mattress I’ve ever slept on. I wake up feeling refreshed and pain-free every morning.”
“I originally ordered a different mattress from them but after five weeks I still found it too hard and they totally honored the money back guarantee. So then I bought this one and it’s perfect,” agreed another.
WHAT YOU NEED TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING A COOLING MATTRESS FOR HOT SLEEPERS
Shopping for a mattress for hot sleepers isn’t easy, but these are several factors we evaluated when deciding our list of best cooling mattresses.
Type of mattress material
• Hybrid mattress: Hybrid mattresses offer the perks of both memory foam and innerspring mattresses, typically with pocket springs and a memory foam comfort layer. Aside from hot sleepers, the bounciness in a hybrid mattresses also makes them ideal for those who sleep on their back.
• Memory foam mattress: Memory foam mattresses aren’t the best for hot sleepers since their thicker, denser construction typically traps body heat more compared to other materials. This is why we recommend opting for a hybrid mattress instead.
Although many memory foam mattresses and all foam mattresses now come with a variety of cooling features, such as cooling gel, gel memory foam or gel infused memory foam. You can also add a cooling topper.
• Natural latex mattress: If you like how a memory foam mattress moulds to the contours of your body, latex is a great alternative that’s naturally great at promoting airflow and minimising heat retention.
Latex mattresses are usually pricier and not as readily available as other types of mattresses, but you can find more mattress brands adding latex comfort layers as one of their cooling features.
• Spring mattresses: Spring mattresses tend to be better for hot sleepers because they usually provide better airflow and are less dense compared to traditional memory foam mattresses.
Cooling cover
Cooling covers and mattress toppers have similar cooling properties found in hot sleeper friendly mattresses, such as moisture wicking materials, an open cell structure for good air circulation, and other features to help reduce heat retention and help lower your body temperature to the ideal temperature (18°C-20°C).
Cooling technology
Many of the best cooling mattresses contain a variety of features, such as cooling technology or materials with cooling properties. This includes things like cooling gel and gel infused foam.
HOW WE CHOOSE COOLING MATTRESSES
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT ARE SOME REASONS PEOPLE SLEEP HOT
Sharing a bed with a hot sleeper can feel like having a personal heater and make an already warm environment feel more uncomfortable, as well as affect both you and the other person’s sleep quality. Here are a few other reasons that might contribute:
• Medication: The National Health Service suggests some medications might contribute to a rise in body temperature at night, along with certain conditions.
• Metabolism: While physical activity has been found to help with improving sleep quality, some experts believe working out - particularly high intensity exercise - just before bedtime might lead to night sweats. But finishing your gym routine two hours before shutting eye should be fine.
• Hormones: Age and hormonal changes, such as during menopause and PMS days, can potentially affect your ability to get a good night’s sleep.
• Bedding: Certain materials like satin and synthetic fabrics trap body heat, while cotton, linen, bamboo and Tencel allow for better air circulation.
BEST BEDDING MATERIALS FOR HOT SLEEPERS
Blasting the air conditioner isn’t the only way to keep everyone happy. We’ve listed a few summer friendly materials to calm the excess heat with your bedding.
Linen
Linen is lightweight so it doesn’t restrict airflow and helps dissipate heat really well, leaving you dry and comfortable. It’s also a master at temperature regulation, which means it’s perfect for warm and cold weather and people who constantly flip between feeling overheated and chilly during the night.
Bamboo
Bamboo is another lightweight material that’s great for temperature regulation and wicking away excess heat. It’s also super soft and naturally antimicrobial, making it fantastic for those with allergies and not just hot sleepers.
Cotton
What’s not to love about cotton? It’s breathable, temperature regulating, delicious soft and readily available at a wide range of price points.
Tencel
When it comes to moisture wicking materials, Tencel is seen as one of the best (and there’s a good chance you’ll pay a premium for it, too). Made from eucalyptus trees, this sustainable fabric has a soft and silky feel, and can still be quite breathable even if it’s thick.
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