Looking for an honest Simba Hybrid review? This is based on my adult son’s experience of switching to the Simba Hybrid … and then sleeping on it for four months. When it arrived, he was more excited than a 23-year-old has a right to be. But he’s been sleeping on a cheap memory foam mattress for five years – it had a Toby-shaped dip in the centre, and his young bones are creaking when he gets up in the mornings.
I expected the usual palaver of lugging, cutting, and wrangling with the Simba … Instead, it was oh-so-simple. The mattress, though heavy, comes neatly boxed, was easy to unpackage, and within a few minutes we had it out of the plastic and expanded on the bed frame. No fuss, no special tools, and no waiting around.
From the very first night, Toby was impressed: ‘It felt comfortable straight away, with none of that “breaking in” period you sometimes get with new beds. It’s supportive but not overly firm, and has just the right amount of give for me. The micro springs (which I’ll be honest I was a bit worried about) are totally unnoticeable when you’re lying down, which is a good thing – they’re there to support, not to bounce you about. And unlike some mattresses with a lot of spring, this one doesn’t jiggle when you turn over, so it strikes a nice balance between stability and comfort.’
Simba Hybrid review: designed for comfort and support
The Simba Hybrid is built around a mix of five layers, combining breathable foams with a layer of Aerocoil® micro springs. Those tiny springs (up to 2,500 in the standard Hybrid model) are designed to adapt to your body and help distribute weight evenly. On top of that sits Simba’s Simbatex® foam, which is engineered to provide cushioning without trapping too much heat—a common complaint with traditional memory foam.
Beneath that, a high-definition foam layer and zoned base provide extra support, while the breathable sleep surface on top is soft and cool to the touch. The idea is that the layers work together so you get the contouring comfort of foam with the responsiveness of springs. In practice, my son says it really does feel like that: comfortable and supportive, without being too soft or too rigid.
Another practical detail worth noting is that the Simba Hybrid is true to its measurements. We ordered the size we needed, and it fitted the bed frame exactly as expected—no awkward gaps at the sides or corners sticking out. It seems a small thing, but it makes the setup process much smoother.
Real-world experience after months of use
It’s easy to be impressed by a mattress on the first night, but the real test is how it holds up over time. It’s been a few months, so I had Toby report back. One of his standout positives from our Simba Hybrid mattress review is how well it holds its shape months later: ‘It has held its shape nicely. There are no dips, no ridges, and no signs of sagging where I usually sleep. It still feels as supportive as it did on day one.
‘But the best thing of all is that my overall sleep quality has noticeably improved since switching. I had no idea how much the old mattress was affecting me day-to-day – I wake up feeling more rested, and hauling my bodu up and off to work at 7am isn’t quite such a slog as it was.’
That lines up with Simba’s own claims and with independent reviews that highlight the mattress’s ability to maintain comfort over the long haul.
Practicalities and care
The Simba Hybrid is a non-flip mattress, so you don’t need to wrestle it upside down. The recommendation is simply to rotate it head-to-toe every month or so, particularly in the early weeks, to help the layers wear evenly. Handles on the sides make this fairly straightforward, though like any quality mattress, it’s a bit on the heavy side.
Simba also backs the Hybrid with a 200-night trial. If you don’t get on with it, you can return it for a refund. Add to that a 10-year guarantee, and you can see they’ve designed it to last.
What It Does Well
Based on his personal experience, here are the standout positives:
- Quick and easy setup – unpacked and ready within minutes.
- Comfortable immediately – no break-in period needed.
- Supportive without being firm – a great balance of cushioning and stability.
- Holds shape – still as good after months of use.
- True to size – fits the frame perfectly.
- Improves sleep quality – deeper, more restful nights.
Things to Keep in Mind
No mattress is flawless, and so for a complete Simba Hybrid review there are a couple of small things worth noting. There’s an odour when it’s straight out of the packaging, and though it had dissipated by my first bedtime rolled around, it was there in the background for the first day or two. Like all hybrids, the Simba will naturally soften slightly over time as the foam layers adjust to your body weight. That’s not unusual, and rotating it regularly helps keep the surface even. Some other reviewers mention that edge support can be a little less firm than the centre after heavy use, though we’ve not noticed that yet.
And the mattress is heavy – moving it or rotating might not be a one-person job if you’re not a strong-armed 23-year-old
Final Thoughts
Overall, our Simba Hybrid review shows it delivers exactly what we hoped for – a comfortable, supportive, and practical mattress that works brilliantly. It was quick to set up, has been comfortable from the very first night, and after months of use it’s still holding its shape and providing better sleep.
If you’re looking for a mattress that blends foam comfort with spring support, and one that actually feels good straight away, the Simba Hybrid is a strong contender. Toby’s verdict?
“It instantly made my bed more comfortable, and I’ve been sleeping better ever since.”
The Simba Hybrid Matress can be purchased here – the double matress shown above is priced at £799 –
