Yinahla Premier Luxe mattress review: impressive comfort and support that’s changed my sleep for the better

Yinahla is an Australian brand that has been manufacturing mattresses in Melbourne for more than 30 years. The company prides itself on quality, making its models to order and they're not the boxed variety. It also places a heavy focus on designing mattresses that support spinal alignment and relieve pressure points and, as a result, the entire range has been endorsed by the Australian Spinal Research Foundation, recognising its design, functionality and supportive performance.

All Yinahla mattresses utilise a proprietary "9-Zone Ultra-Coil" pocket spring system and an "advanced comfort layer" to provide a comfortable night’s sleep. All mattresses also come with a 20-year warranty and are offered with a 150-night trial, which is quite rare for the traditional mattresses that don't come to you in a box. Delivery is free Australia-wide, and you’ll want to make sure you have space prepared for it before it arrives at your door.

The Yinahla Premier Luxe mattress being reviewed here — in king size, specifically — sits at the top of the entire range, benefiting not only from the aforementioned pocket springs, but also further spring systems and foam layers to provide “palatial comfort with unyielding support”.

As someone who appreciates firm support and the plushy comfort of foam, it sounded like a perfect mattress on paper. Read on to find out what I thought after sleeping on it every night for about two months.

Yinahla Premier Luxe mattress review in brief

• 10-layer mattress with foam, gel and a dual pocket-spring system
• Lenghty 20-year warranty and 150-night trial
• Pricey

Considering we all have our own sleeping preferences — side sleeper, back sleeper, etc — finding a mattress that caters to any and all needs can be tricky. Throw a partner into the mix, who will also have their own preferences, and the search for the perfect mattress for two intensifies.

While pricey, the Yinahla Premier Luxe could be just the mattress you’re looking for, as it’s designed to accommodate all sleeping styles and incorporates thousands of micro coils and pocket springs — in separate layers — resulting in excellent support and virtually zero partner disturbance.

The Premier Luxe is Yinahla’s range-topping model and comes in all the seven mattresses sizes available in Australia — single, long single, king single, double, queen, king, super king — with prices starting at AU$5,529 for the single. That’s clearly a lot of money, but the range and quantity of materials used, combined with the fact each mattress is made to order in Melbourne, goes some way to justifying it. This is especially true when you factor in the outstanding 20-year warranty supplied by Yinahla, alongside a 150-night trial.

Yinahla’s product listing page mentions the mattress is 33cm thick, but further down in a comparison table with other models, says it’s 37cm thick. I measured my king-size and the 33cm figure is correct. I was only able to confirm this after taking delivery, and having assumed it was 37cm, I’d invested in deep-wall fitted sheets prior to its arrival. In reality, that was a good thing as I found only a small amount of the sheet was able to fit securely under the mattress, so I’d still recommend deep-pocketed sheets for anyone thinking of buying the Premier Luxe.

As the top-of-the-line mattress, Yinahla has seemingly thrown everything it can into the Premier Luxe, with no fewer than 10 layers, comprising pocket springs, various foams — including Dunlop Fusion Gel Memory Foam, Ultra Fresh Treated Foam and Quiltec Joyce Healthguard Treated Foam — and a knitted fabric topper. There are just under 4,300 pocket springs in the king-size Premier Luxe — a mix of micro pocket and ultra coil pocket springs which, combined with two edge foam box layers and five foam layers, allows it to support up to 200kg of weight. I conducted this review with my partner who is of similar height and weight as me — 177cm, 90kg — and noticed no sagging during use.

The two edge foam box layers also provide excellent edge support. I found the sides dropped only a fraction when sitting on them and, when lying on the edge, I felt in no danger of slipping off. This level of edge support makes the Premier Luxe a good option for people with mobility issues and who may need a more stable base when getting out of bed.

Yinahla also promises its use of various layers results in zero partner disturbance which, again, I have to agree with. My partner is more likely to be the one tossing and turning during the night (he’ll attest to that) and since taking ownership of the Yinahla Premier Luxe, I’ve never once found myself waking up in a fit of annoyance. This could also be because I found the mattress to be so comfortable that I’ve had some of the best nights of sleep I can recall in recent memory.

However, all those layers do mean the Premier Luxe is quite heavy, with the king-size tipping the scales at 68kg. You’ll therefore need a second pair of hands to help you move it into position and when rotating it. There are two handles on either side of the mattress, but as with every other mattress I’ve owned over the years, I wish there was an additional set on the top and bottom edges to assist even further with manoeuvring.

When the mattress was delivered to my home address, the delivery team took it into my bedroom for me, but I should note that this could be a one-off — the company’s website states that it doesn’t provide such a service for customers. It's possible to receive a more thorough delivery service in metro areas of Melbourne only, but for everyone else, the mattress will be left at the front door. I have also read reviews from other customers on Product Review stating their Yinahla mattress was left at the bottom of some stairs.

Despite the difficulties you might have getting it into your bedroom, I can't recommend the Yinahla Premier Luxe mattress highly enough... particularly if you have the budget for it. I found it to be a sumptuous and luxurious option for anyone who doesn't want to go down the boxed mattress route.

Yinahla Premier Luxe mattress review: price, delivery and deals

• Exceptional 20-year warranty
• 150-night trial period
• Free delivery within 3-14 business days for metro areas

The Yinahla Premier Luxe is the most expensive model in the company’s seven-strong range of mattresses. It sits just above the equally premium, yet firmer, Premier Firm.

Prices for the Premier Luxe start at AU$5,529 for a single and increase to AU$7,689 for a super king, but as with many mattress brands, there are regular discounts available. The king-size mattress on review here retails for AU$7,159, but at the time of writing, all Yinahla mattresses are subject to a 25% discount. This brings the king-size down to AU$5,369.25.

Regular pricing for all sizes of the Premier Luxe can be found in the table below.

All Yinahla mattresses are subject to a 150-night trial, which is more than the average trial period for boxed mattresses even though this one isn't — it arrives unfurled, ready to sleep on.

However, in the case of the Premier Luxe, the company says you should wait at least two weeks before deciding if it's for you, as it allows enough time for the spring and foam layers to conform to your body and also your body to get used to a new mattress. I have to agree with this statement. While I didn’t find the mattress uncomfortable by any means when it first arrived, I noticed the comfort level increase after two weeks, and certainly discernible after a month of use.

The ordering process was smooth sailing, and delivery was quicker than I expected. I received an email informing me that the mattress would be delivered 14 days later, but then received a text message telling me it would be delivered a week earlier. I simply had to reply to confirm and book the delivery slot. I received a three-hour delivery window the day before it was due to arrive and, sure enough, the couriers came within the allocated time.

Your experience may differ, and Yinahla says delivery to Melbourne metro areas should be within 3 business days, whereas metro areas of Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and Canberra should expect their delivery within 14 business days. All other areas should expect up to 21 business days for delivery.

The brand is also stocked by Best in Beds, which has 3 stores in New South Wales, and by Mattress Factory Direct in Melbourne. You’re therefore able to try out and buy from a physical store if you live in any of these locations. I visited the Best in Beds store in Campbelltown, NSW, to confirm the Premier Luxe was the mattress for my partner and me, and noticed extra promotions such as free pillows with a purchase. I’ve yet to see Yinahla offering similar promotions directly on its website (other than the aforementioned discount at the time of writing).

All Yinahla mattresses come with a 20-year warranty, which is one of the longest in Australia. Peace Lily offers a 25-year warranty, but only on its Latex mattress specifically. This should provide potential customers with peace of mind that their investment is going to last them for years, if not decades.

Yinahla Premier Luxe mattress review: design and materials

• 10-layer pillow-top mattress
• Proprietary 9-Zone Ultra-Coil pocket spring system
• 33cm thickness

To justify its high asking price, Yinahla has seemingly taken a kitchen-sink approach with the Premier Luxe, outfitting it with 10 layers of materials through a combination of pocket springs and foam. In comparison, the company’s most affordable mattress, the Classic Comfort — starting at AU$3,089 for a single — features eight layers, many of which feature in the Premier Luxe.

The top fabric is a 400gsm elastin knitted layer to provide “cloud-like comfort”. It’s incredibly soft to the touch, although it isn’t removable. To ensure it remains looking its best and to avoid surface-level stains, you’ll want to consider investing in a washable mattress protector. Do note that this same, non-removable knitted fabric layer is found across all Yinahla mattresses.

The next three layers are various foams, so let’s unpack them. The first is a 30mm soft/plush Quiltec Joyce Healthguard Treated foam supplied by — as the name suggests — Australian-based company Joyce. It’s designed to be strong and resilient, especially against body impressions, meaning it retains its shape and height despite being lain on for hours on end. While I’ve only been sleeping on the Premier Luxe for just under two months at the time of writing, it still looks brand new with no signs of permanent indentations.

Moving down, there are two foam layers, supplied by Dunlop — another Australian-based foam manufacturer — comprising a 30mm Ultra Fresh Treated Foam and 18mm Fusion Gel Memory Foam. These are used to provide yet more support and cloud-like comfort. I, of course, haven’t been able to clearly define each individual layer when sleeping on the Premier Luxe, but I have been able to feel gel-like cushioning that supports my body, without allowing me to sink into it, as can be the case with softer mattresses such as the Origin LumbarCloud.

Furthermore, Yinahla says these three foam layers are certified by Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) and provide excellent allergenic protection. To hammer this home, they’re also endorsed by the National Asthma Council’s Sensitive Choice, and they provide enough support to have received endorsement from the Australian Spinal Research Foundation.

Sitting below these four initial layers is a micro pocket spring layer, which Yinahla says packs in 412 springs per square metre. Taking the measurements of the king-size mattress into account (183cm x 203cm), that works out as 1,531 springs. This micro pocket spring layer is less about support and more about pressure relief and providing air circulation. This first pocket spring layer is encased in a 65mm x 65mm Comfort Edge Foam Box that uses harder and denser foam than the top layers, providing good edge support for the mattress.

There are more layers still! Beneath the micro pocket spring layer is a further layer of 18mm Dunlop Ultra Fresh Treated Foam, which leads into Yinahla’s 9-Zone Ultra-Coil Pocket Spring layer. Here, there are 742 springs per square metre, equating to 2,755 in the king-size. This system, which features in all Yinahla mattresses, claims to provide targeted pressure relief for the entire body. In fact, the company goes as far as to say it believes it’s “the best spring system in Australia”. The high number of springs means little to no kinetic energy is passed through from one side to the other, something I found to be true as both my partner and I experienced next to no disturbance from one another.

A second Comfort Edge Foam Box encases this pocket spring layer, followed by a final 6mm layer of Dunlop Dream Ultra Fresh Treated Foam.

Yinahla Premier Luxe mattress review: Support and comfort

• Rated as a medium firm (7 out of 10) by the manufacturer
• Tom’s Guide firmness rating of 7 out of 10
• Exceptional support and cloud-like comfort

Yinahla rates the Premier Luxe a 7 out of 10 on its firmness scale, making it a medium-firm, which I would have to agree with. There’s plenty of solid support when lying or sitting on it, but the multiple foam layers placed above the pocket spring system provide a good amount of plushy softness. I never once felt I was sinking into the mattress, but rather I was being held in comfort.

The company also says the Premier Luxe is ideal for all types of sleeper, and again, I personally have to agree with that statement. I’m usually a back sleeper, occasionally on my side and every so often I’ll turn onto my stomach. No matter which position I found myself in, I felt comfort and support. The layer of Dunlop Fusion Gel foam helped to conform to my body, but unlike memory foam, it doesn’t then ‘remember’ the imprint. When I moved off the mattress and came back to it later in the day, it was as if it were brand new.

Another positive change since I started sleeping on the Yinahla Premier Luxe has been waking up ache-free. When using my previous mattress, which was a lot firmer, I would often wake up with a pain in my shoulder when sleeping on my side. I initially brushed it off as sleeping awkwardly, but after talking to my mattress expert colleagues at Tom’s Guide, I learnt it was actually due to pressure points. I’ve not felt a similar feeling since sleeping on the Premier Luxe, indicating the extra layers of softness compared to my previous mattress have worked wonders.

• Support and comfort score: 5 / 5

Yinahla Premier Luxe mattress review: performance

• Virtually zero motion transfer
• Excellent pressure relief
• Plenty of edge support

Admittedly, determining how comfortable a mattress is (or isn’t) can be subjective. Performance metrics, meanwhile, are a lot easier to quantify. As such, I’ve tested the important factors — setup, pressure relief, edge support, temperature regulation, durability and motion transfer — to paint a clearer picture of the Yinahla Premier Luxe mattress, and how it could improve your sleep.

Do remember that when you receive a new mattress, many brands will recommend sleeping on it for at least a month before coming to any firm decision (pun intended) as to whether you want to keep it or return it. This is because it takes time for both your body to get used to the new mattress, and for the new mattress to get used to you. If something doesn’t feel quite right at first, wait a few weeks and reassess again.

All the performance metrics below have been scored after a period of seven weeks for this review.

Setup

Score: 4.5 / 5

Considering no box is involved here, setting up the Yinahla Premier Luxe was a piece of cake, although I did have some help from the couriers who delivered it. They walked it all the way through to my bedroom and placed it on my bed frame, which I’d already cleared of my old mattress in preparation. I don’t expect all other customers will receive the same service. Yinahla’s website states a setup service is available in Melbourne metro areas only for an additional fee of AU$89.

For all other locales, the website says delivery is to “the front door of a ground floor dwelling only”. It adds, “Depending on your location/delivery address you may be asked to help the driver to unload the mattress from the back of the truck/ute/van”. If you know you’re going to need help moving the mattress from your front door, you’re advised to contact Yinahla upon receipt of the order.

As mentioned earlier in this review, Yinahla mattresses don’t come in a box but instead are wrapped in two layers of plastic. In between the two layers are pieces of cardboard protecting the corners. With the Premier Luxe on my bed frame, all I needed to do was cut the plastic packaging and strip it off. The Premier Luxe has two handles on both the left and right sides to help with lifting and manoeuvring.

Off-gassing

Score: 5 / 5

Mattresses that come in a box regularly suffer from off-gassing, a process that occurs as soon as the plastic is ripped open and fresh air begins to flow into the mattress. This airflow allows the gases trapped inside during the foam-manufacturing process to escape.

Because the Premier Luxe doesn’t come in a box, it isn’t subjected to quite the same pressures as its in-box counterparts. Despite this, there was still a faint but noticeable smell that emanated from the mattress once I took the plastic layers off. This is because it also utilises foam layers and, of course, it was brand new. It wasn’t an off-putting smell however, and far less potent than what our tester noticed during our Origin Hybrid mattress review.

Pressure relief

Score: 5 / 5

Two reviewers of similar height and weight, but with their own sleeping preferences, slept on the mattress during its nearly two-month testing period and neither of us had any aches or pains after we started using it. Yinahla says the Premier Luxe has been designed to be the mattress that “represents the very best efforts of our master mattress craftspeople”, and that it should offer “palatial comfort with unyielding support”.

Indeed, all Yinahla mattresses are designed to provide spinal alignment and relieve pressure points. This is achieved via its 9-zone ultra coil pocket spring layer. As the name implies, this layer — which sits below four layers of foam and a second micro pocket spring layer — is split into nine zones. Each zone is tailored for specific areas of the body, whereby areas such as shoulders and hips receive increased support compared to the head, feet and lower legs.

Yinahla adds the Premier Luxe goes a few steps further by claiming to support all sleeping preferences and all body types.

Both reviewers are predominantly back sleepers, although both occasionally flip over to a side position. Both found the mattress to be especially comfortable when laying on their back, particularly around the hips and shoulders. They didn’t feel as though they were sinking into the mattress, but rather felt supported all over.

I enjoyed the mattress the most when on my back, as I found the combination of soft cushioning and solid, stable support to feel pleasing over my whole body.

I found sleeping on my side to cause aches and pains when using my previous mattress, but since using the Premier Luxe, I’ve been waking up ache-free.

Temperature regulation

Score: 5 / 5

A hot mattress can make an Australian summer miserable, even with air-conditioning. Furthermore, a lack of airflow or moisture-wicking can quickly lead to humidity buildup and clammy sleeping conditions, even in cooler weather.

Fortunately, the Yinahla Premier Luxe did an excellent job of circulating air to keep things cool, something I noticed soon after sleeping on it. I'm a hot sleeper, and while the majority of the testing period was during the last of Sydney's winter and into spring, there were a few particularly warm nights. I found the sheets fitted to the Premier Luxe remained cool to the touch, despite my bedroom feeling much warmer.

I did still have to kick a leg out from under my top sheet and quilt, but this was only because of the heat I was feeling from that combination. The mattress underneath me remained cool.

Motion transfer

Score: 5 / 5

I simply cannot fault the Premier Luxe when it comes to motion transfer. My partner and I can both occasionally be restless during the night (he’ll tell you I’m worse), but after sleeping on the Premier Luxe, I’m no longer able to make that claim with confidence. I never felt a thing during the night, nor even when we’ve both been awake and one of us is moving around.

The company’s dual-layer spring system does what it says, as thanks to several thousand individual springs used in the overall construction, they’re able to eliminate motion transfer entirely.

Edge support

Score: 5 / 5

Thanks to two box edge layers, the Yinahla Premier Luxe offers excellent edge support. Both box layers are rated at 31-320, which refers to the density of the foam in kilograms per cubic metre firstly, and the hardness rating secondly. In the case of the latter, it means it takes 320 Newtons of force to fully compress the foam.

I used a digital force gauge to measure the level of edge support, comparing the middle of the mattress and approximately 10cm from the side. In the middle, 50N (5.1kg) of force sank 4cm into the mattress and 10cm from the edge, the same force also sank 4cm, indicating an even layer of support across the entire surface.

I also tested how supportive the plush top layer is by applying 10N (1kg) of force. The Premier Luxe sank just 1cm at the side and in the middle, showing that despite the soft feel, it’s backed up with even support.

In daily use, I never once felt like I was going to slip off the mattress when I laid on the edges. As the measurements proved, it was just as supportive at the sides as it was in the middle. And even when sitting on the edge with my 90kg or so of weight, I only noticed a small amount of sagging, and when pressing as hard as I could muster into the mattress with my hand, it barely moved.

Durability

Score: 5 / 5

In the seven weeks I’ve been using the Premier Luxe, I’ve not noticed any signs of wear and tear or sagging. Of course, two months is unlikely to reveal any deficiencies in a mattress, but Yinahla evidently has faith in its craftsmanship as it offers a huge 20-year warranty. Do note that the warranty doesn’t cover "normal wear and tear" like stains or small rips, user negligence, manufacturing irregularities that don’t affect the performance of the mattress, customer preference issues or handle damage.

Speaking of, there are two firm handles on either side of the mattress, which makes rotating it and moving it into position relatively easy, and that is something the manufacturer and our sleep experts say you should do to extend the life of your mattress. Given its weight, however, you may need a second person to help you rotate it. The handles appear to be stitched on well and I never felt like they might rip off.

The company also recommends rotating the mattress every month for optimal performance, and this was something I followed. In the first month, I actually rotated it every two weeks, but moving forward I’ll stick with a monthly rotation. Rotating a mattress helps to minimise sagging, and given the Premier Luxe is only rated for a maximum load capacity of 200kg, I think it’s wise to rotate it as often as possible. The combined weight of myself and my partner is around 180kg, for example. If you know you’ll need a higher load capacity, the Ecosa Pure is rated up to 300kg, while the Eva Premium Adapt goes a little further, up to 400kg.

Aside from the performance of the Premier Luxe feeling solid, I found the materials and overall construction to be equally strong. The knitted fabric top feels robust, including where it’s stitched to meet the bottom section of the mattress. Do note the top layer isn’t removable, so you’ll likely want to invest in a mattress protector — Yinahla recommends you do too — to keep it in pristine condition.

Yinahla Premier Luxe mattress: user reviews

As we often mention in our mattress reviews, the best choice for you depends entirely on your personal sleep experience. Something we recommend might not suit you, so to broaden the scope of the review, we usually include what other users have to say, particularly from Product Review. It’s Australia’s biggest consumer review site and a reliable source for unbiased opinions.

As per Product Review, the Yinahla Premier Luxe mattress has mostly positive reviews, although there are only 96 at the time of writing, with an overall star rating of 4.8 out of 5. Customers praise the value for money, despite the mattress costing several thousand dollars. They also appreciate the level of comfort provided, with many reviews also highlighting how supportive it is.

Should I buy the Yinahla Premier Luxe mattress?

I was incredibly impressed with the Yinahla Premier Luxe mattress, as it’s given me some of the best nights of sleep I can recall. I found the combination of support and soft comfort to be — to quote Goldilocks — just right. It won’t appeal to people who prefer super-soft mattresses they can sink into, but for everyone else I think the Premier Luxe offers everything one could want from a mattress.

I would say it’s ultimately best-suited to back sleepers, but as I found from my testing, it was comfortable and supportive when sleeping on my side and even on my stomach.

If you can afford one, and you suffer from back pain that you think a good mattress might help alleviate, then I would highly recommend this Yinahla.

Yinahla Premier Luxe review: Alternatives

When it comes to alternatives, there are a few options to consider, and you can read our buying guide for the best mattresses for a good run down, although note that they are all boxed mattresses.

The Yinahla Premier Luxe is the first mattress we’ve reviewed for Tom’s Guide in Australia that doesn’t come in a box. If you think you want to steer clear of mattresses in a box, then it’s our sole recommendation so far.

Having said that, there are a couple of models we’ve reviewed that share some similarities to the Yinahla.

Ecosa Pure

Type: Hybrid
Firmness (1-10): Medium-firm 7.5 to 8.5 / 10
Materials: Polyester, foam, micro coils, latex, pocket springs
Height: 29cm
RRP: AU$1,550 - AU$2,000
Trial/Warranty: 100-night / 15-year

Our Ecosa Pure mattress review scored 4.5 stars, with the main setbacks being its overall weight and the fact it only has side handles. The Yinahla is equally heavy (68kg for a king-size vs 69kg for a king-size Ecosa) and it too only has side handles.

The Ecosa Pure has adjustable firmness layers allowing you to switch between plush and firm, and it integrates a layer of 2,444 micro coils and a secondary 5-zone pocket spring layer into its construction. Our reviewer found this combination of coil layers and several layers of foam allowed the Ecosa Pure to remain breathable yet still provide “excellent support, with no pressure points and good spine alignment”.

It’s slightly shorter in height compared to the Yinahla — 29cm vs 33cm — and is a lot more affordable, coming in at AU$2,000 for a king-size. Plus, it has a removable, washable cover that can help to keep it looking fresh. It is, of course, a mattress in a box, unlike the Yinahla.

• Choose Ecosa Pure if: You want solid support for a more affordable price
• Avoid it if: You can’t move a mattress by yourself

Origin LumbarCloud Mattress

Type: Spring, with nine top layers
Firmness (1-10): 6.5/10 medium firm
Materials: Wool, latex, microfibre, bamboo, memory foam, polymer and gel blend, titanium springs
Height: 33cm
RRP: AU$2,909 to AU$3,965
Trial/Warranty: 120 nights / 15 years

In our review, we scored the Origin LumbarCloud 4.5 / 5 stars, claiming it to be worth the investment if you want a good combination of support and comfort. It’s less firm than the Yinahla, so you will sink into it more, but we noted it’s still able to keep your spine aligned. It's very much that cloud-like feeling some sleepers might enjoy, but without compromising support.

Motion transfer and temperature regulation are also positive, but we did wish edge support was better and the off-gassing lasted a few days after unboxing. Let these slight moot points slide, however, and you’ll be rewarded with a truly comfortable mattress.

It’s also more affordable than the Yinahla Premier Luxe range and it’s never far from a sale or bundle offer.

• Choose Origin LumbarCloud if: You want plush comfort with medium-firm support, cooler sleep and a long warranty
• Avoid it if: You need a removable cover, lighter weight or firmer edges