Best Nectar mattress sales for July 2024: Save up to 50% on bed bundles

The Nectar mattress sale often features big discounts on the Memory Foam Mattress, pictured here on a wooden bed frame
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The July Nectar mattress sales are live, with generous savings on some of our favorite memory foam and hybrid mattresses in a box. The best deal right now is up to 50% off Nectar’s Premier Adjustable Bundle, which pairs an adjustable bed base with the Nectar mattress of your choice.

If that doesn’t catch your eye, how about up to 40% off all mattresses at Nectar Sleep? We’ve been seeing this deal for a while now at Nectar, but the generous saving still rates among our favorite discounts. Shoppers in the UK can also save with Nectar, so take advantage of either haggling for a discount or getting a free bedding bundle at Nectar UK.

Our team of expert testers and reviewers rate the Nectar Memory Foam among the best mattresses of 2024, particularly for those seeking a quality all-foam bed at a reasonable price. Up to 40% off reduces a queen Nectar Memory Foam to just $649 (was $1,099) which is an even better deal than the Black Friday price of $659. Plus, you can enjoy premium benefits such as a 365-night sleep trial, a lifetime warranty, and free shipping across the Nectar US store. 

Nectar mattress sales are evergreen, offering fantastic value all year round. In this guide we’ve rounded up the very best Nectar US deals, as well as our favorite Nectar mattress UK sales.

US Nectar mattress sale: 5 top July mattress sales

1. Nectar Memory Foam mattress sale: was from $699now $499 at Nectar Sleep
Best overall

1. Nectar Memory Foam mattress sale: was from $699 now $499 at Nectar Sleep
Best overall
– The Nectar Memory Foam mattress takes the top spot in our best memory foam mattress guide, thanks to the balance of softness and support that impressed us in our Nectar Memory Foam mattress review. Our expert testers rate it highly for back and stomach sleepers, but this is a mattress with an all-round appeal. Nectar's up to 40% off sale has been running for a while, but it's still a generous discount, and one we don't expect to change soon. A queen is now just $649 (was $1,099), which is a better price than Black Friday. 

2. Nectar Hybrid mattress sale: was from $749now$349 at Nectar Sleep
Affordable hybrid –

2. Nectar Hybrid mattress sale: was from $749 now $349 at Nectar Sleep
Affordable hybrid –
If you like the sound of the flagship Nectar Memory Foam but prefer a bed with some bounce, consider the Nectar Hybrid Mattress. A tall layer of springs adds a more traditional feel to the mattress, as well as some extra support across the body. With up to 40% off a queen Nectar Hybrid is reduced from $1,199 to $799. This discount isn't unusual from Nectar, but the price is eye-catching for a high-quality hybrid.

3. Nectar Premier mattress sale: was from $1,049now $549 at Nectar Sleep
Best for back pain –

3. Nectar Premier mattress sale: was from $1,049 now $549 at Nectar Sleep
Best for back pain –
Offering a blend of full-body support and contoured cushioning, the Nectar Premier is our favorite Nectar bed for those who struggle with aches and pains. We tested the foam and spring version for our Nectar Premier Hybrid mattress review, and were impressed with the lumbar support. The Premier is also available in an all-foam version, for those who prefer some sink. You can save just under 40% on most sizes in the Nectar sale, reducing a queen memory foam to $949 (was $1,499) and a queen hybrid to $1,099 (was $1,799). The price has fluctuated in recent months, so while it's more expensive than the Black Friday deal, it's cheaper than we have seen it this year.

4. Nectar Premier Copper Memory Foam Mattress sale: was from $1,499now$999 at Nectar
Best for side sleepers –

4. Nectar Premier Copper Memory Foam Mattress sale: was from $1,499 now $999 at Nectar
Best for side sleepers –
Soothing cushioning is combined with a cooling copper infusion to make the Nectar Premier Copper an excellent choice for side sleepers who want a softer bed that doesn't overheat. Our Nectar Premier Copper mattress review testing panel also highlighted the motion isolation, making this a good bed for anyone who shares with a wriggler. Specialist cooling beds are typically more expensive, but the up to 40% off sale can help you pick up the Nectar Premier Copper for less – a queen is only $1,249 (was $1,949).

5. Nectar Premier Copper Hybrid Mattress sale: was from $1,799now $1,099 at Nectar Sleep
Best cooling –

5. Nectar Premier Copper Hybrid Mattress sale: was from $1,799 now $1,099 at Nectar Sleep
Best cooling –
Hot sleeper looking for a Nectar mattress? The Premier Copper Hybrid is the bed for you. Combining the cooling copper cover of the all-foam version (above) with the enhanced breathability of open springs, the Premier Copper Hybrid keeps hot air circulating and cooling throughout the night. Competitively priced for a specialist mattress, a queen will now cost you $1,399 (was $2,249) and you'll enjoy a 365-night trial and a lifetime warranty.

UK Nectar mattress sale: The 5 best deals to shop

1. Nectar Memory Foam Mattress: was from £475now£475 + free bedding bundle at Nectar UK
Best overall –

1. Nectar Memory Foam Mattress: was from £475 now £475 + free bedding bundle at Nectar UK
Best overall –
The Nectar Memory Foam mattress has a supportive feel that will suit a wide range of sleep positions while providing cushioned pressure relief.  You have a choice of two deals on this affordable all-foam mattress right now. First, you can pay full price and enjoy a free bedding bundle (a double is £600, plus a free bundle worth £180). Alternatively, you can "make us an offer" and try to negotiate a discount with the Nectar AI chatbot. It's a strange (and complex) way to save, but here's hint – in June the Nectar Memory Foam Double was reduced to £480.

2. Nectar Essential Hybrid mattress: was from £475now £475 + free bedding bundle at Nectar UK
Best value –

2. Nectar Essential Hybrid mattress: was from £475 now £475 + free bedding bundle at Nectar UK
Best value –
The hybrid alternative to the Nectar flagship foam model, in our Nectar Essential Hybrid review we found this bed has a medium support that will best suit back sleepers. Unusually, Nectar is currently offering the same deal on both the Essential Hybrid and Memory Foam – either pay full price and get a bedding bundle, or haggle with the chatbot. We tend to see Nectar alternate the discounts, but if you don't mind haggling and you only want the mattress, you can still save big. The double has an RRP of £600, but was £480 just a few weeks ago.

3. Nectar Premier mattress: was from £675now £675 + free bedding bundle at Nectar UK
Best pressure relief –

3. Nectar Premier mattress: was from £675 now £675 + free bedding bundle at Nectar UK
Best pressure relief –
Taking the comfort and support of the Nectar Memory Foam to the next level, the Nectar Premier is an all-foam mattress with oodles of pressure relief. A layer of 'honeycomb' micro-zoned foam provides adaptive cushioning that moves with you, so you always feel comfortably cradled. Again, you can either pay full price and get a bedding bundle, or barter with the AI for a discount. Last month we saw 20% off the Premier, reducing a double from £875 to £700.

4. Nectar Premier Hybrid mattress: was from £775now £775 + free bedding bundle at Nectar UK
Best for back pain –

4. Nectar Premier Hybrid mattress: was from £775 now £775 + free bedding bundle at Nectar UK
Best for back pain –
The Nectar Premier Hybrid might be the most expensive mattress in the Nectar UK range, but it's also the most supportive. In our Nectar Premier Hybrid mattress review our testers found the bed "promotes great spinal alignment", which is good news for anyone who suffers from back ache. The mattress is currently full price, but you do get a bedding bundle, and £925 for a double is a decent price for the quality. For a saving on just the mattress, try chatting with the AI chatbot and see what's on offer (earlier this year the Premier Hybrid was reduced by 20%).

5. Nectar Platform Bed bundle: was from £815now £652 at Nectar UK
Best bundle –

5. Nectar Platform Bed bundle: was from £815 now £652 at Nectar UK
Best bundle –
For an easy saving on a complete sleep setup (plus no haggling) look to the Nectar bundle deals. The Platform Bed Bundle combines a bed frame and mattress of your choice with a mattress protector, duvet, sheet set and pillows – all you need to add is the alarm clock. A double bundle with the original Nectar Memory Foam mattress is only £788, down from £985.

Which Nectar mattress should you buy?

There are six Nectar mattresses to choose from in the US and five in the UK. In the US, the Nectar mattress range comprises the Nectar Mattress (the cheapest model), followed by the Nectar Premier and the Nectar Premier Copper (the most expensive). Each range is available as a cheaper all-foam model and a pricier hybrid version. The mattresses get taller the higher up the range you go, with the Premier Copper being the tallest at 14". It's also the coolest, thanks to heat-conductive copper fibers woven into the fabric covering the mattress.

In the UK, the range was expanded a few years ago, and we haven't seen any major changes in recent years. At the cheapest end of the current lineup a budget-friendly Essential Hybrid model (read our Nectar Essential mattress review), in the middle of the range you'll find the original Nectar Memory Foam, also available as a Nectar Hybrid, and at the pricier end of thing are the Nectar Premier and Premier Hybrid.

All Nectar mattresses are designed to support multiple sleeping positions, with a focus on cooling comfort and pressure relief. Each comes on a 365-night trial, so you'll have a year to try your Nectar mattress at home and if you change your mind during that trial, Nectar will refund your money and collect the mattress. All Nectar mattresses come with a lifetime warranty too.

The best US Nectar mattresses on sale now

Nectar Memory Foam mattress

Nectar mattress sales, deals and discount codes: Image shows the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress with gray base and white cover

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1. Nectar Memory Foam Mattress deals

Nectar's best mattress for most people – on sale at up to 40% off

Sizes: (US) 7 - twin to cal king, plus split king; (UK) 5 - single to super king | Depth: 11 inches / 25cm | Turn: No | Filling: Foam | Comfort: Medium-firm | Trial: 365 days | Guarantee: Forever Warranty | RRP: $699 - $1,798

Excellent comfort and support
Superb value for money
Great for back and side sleepers
Edge support could be better

Nectar's flagship product, the five-layer Nectar Memory Foam, is one of our favorite memory foam beds and simply one of the best mattresses out there. Usually sold at a good $200 cheaper than its mid-range rivals, the Nectar Memory Foam sits comfortably at the more affordable end of the mattress market and offers outstanding value for money. 

It's available in seven different sizes in the US, with official prices starting from $699 for a twin size and rising to $1,399 for a Cal king (this Cal king price has jumped up by $250 since we first started tracking the Nectar mattress sales). There's also a split king version that's often on sale for $1,098. 

The Nectar Memory Foam Mattress is made of five different layers, starting with a super-soft quilted memory foam mattress cover on top. That's followed by a gel memory foam layer that distributes body weight and heat to keep you cool. Next, an adaptive hi-core memory foam adds extra support, helping to banish the sinking feeling that can come with some foam-based mattresses. 

Under this, a base layer helps stabilize the materials above and offers another layer of support, while the bottom mattress cover prevents slippage on your bed frame (it works with any bed type) or floor. Designed to suit a range of sleep styles, the medium-firm support and contoured cushioning is best for back and side sleepers.

Nectar Premier mattress

Nectar mattress sales, deals and discount codes: Image shows the Nectar Premier Mattress with dark gray base, white cover and a white Nectar logo on the bottom

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2. Nectar Premier Mattress deals

The best Nectar mattress for deeper sleep

Sizes: (US) 7 - twin to cal king, plus a split king | Depth: 13 inches | Turn: No | Filling: Foam | Comfort: Medium-firm | Trial: 365 days | Warranty: Forever Warranty | MSRP: $1,049 - $2,398

Extra cradling and cooling
Adjusts to your body heat
Taller than the Original
Some users find it firm at first

The Nectar Premier sits in the middle of the three-strong Nectar all-foam mattress range and offers more cooling than the original Nectar, but not as much as the Premier Copper (below). We have seen the Premier pop up consistently among the best Nectar mattress sales each month, but the savings sometimes come in the form of free gifts rather than money off. 

The best deal on the Nectar Premier mattress that we have seen these past few months has been roughly 37% off MSRP. This has taken the queen size down to $949, which is excellent value for money. Flash sales can sometimes turn up bigger discounts, but it rarely sells for much less than $949. 

Instead of money off, Nectar has sometimes offered free gifts with the Premier mattress. This has included a Google Nest Hub 2nd Gen designed with sleep-sensing tech, plus a variety of premium bedding and accessories including bed sheets, a mattress protector, and some of the brand’s best pillows for sleeping. These free gift sales are less common from Nectar now, but they can still pop up.

As for the Premier itself, like its siblings this Nectar mattress is designed for all sleeping positions, and has a wealth of cooling materials to regulate temperature for deeper sleep. These include a quilted cool cover, plus a layer of memory foam infused with phase-change material. If you experience night sweats or hot flashes (flushes) though, check out the Nectar Premier Copper below before making a decision. 

Nectar Premier Copper mattress

Nectar mattress sales, deals and discount codes: Image shows the Nectar Premier Copper Mattress with white brand logo on the bottom

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3. Nectar Premier Copper Mattress deals

The best Nectar mattress for hot sleepers

Sizes: (US) 7 - twin to Cal king, plus a split king | Depth: 14 inches | Turn: No | Filling: Foam | Comfort: Medium-firm | Trial: 365 days | Warranty: Forever Warranty | MSRP: $1,499 - $3,298

Nectar’s best cooling tech
Thick layers of comfy memory foam
Great temperature regulation
Not ideal for all back sleepers

If you want the best Nectar foam mattress for cooling, here it is. The Premier Copper is the tallest model in the brand’s range and has an extra layer to boost cooling, comfort and support. The biggest attraction is the heat-conductive copper fibers woven into the cover. These, plus other sleep fabric tech, work hard to dissipate heat and keep you cool during sleep.

Like the Premier above, the Premier Copper has featured in all Nectar mattress sales that we have tracked this year. And like the Premier, the discount tends to be around 30 to 40% off. While the queen has an MSRP of $1,949, we expect to see it sold for closer to $1,249. This is a low price compared to premium cooling mattresses, makes the Nectar Premier Copper a great choice for anyone who wakes up multiple times a night because they feel too warm one minute, then too cold the next.

Nectar has previously offered free gifts instead of savings. These include one or two cooling pillows (worth up to $150), a bed sheet set (worth up to $150), a mattress protector (worth up to $99), and a Google Nest Hub 2nd Gen (worth $99).

The Premier Copper stands 14 inches tall and is covered with a Quilted Cool Cover (where those copper fibers live), while directly underneath that sits a Smart Layer with ActiveCool HD - four inches of pressure relieving gel memory foam to hug your body’s curves when you lie down. 

Beneath that is a one-inch layer of foam that adjusts to your in-bed movements (such as when changing position), followed by a 9-inch bottom layer of foam to add sturdy support. At the very bottom is a Shift-Resistant Lower Cover to ensure the Premier Copper stays put on your bed base.

Nectar Hybrid mattress

The Nectar Hybrid Mattress US on a white background with a bedding bundle

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4. Nectar Hybrid Mattress deals

The best affordable hybrid Nectar mattress

Sizes: (US) 7 - twin to Cal king, plus a split king | Depth: 12 inches | Turn: No | Filling: Foam and coils | Comfort: Medium-firm | Trial: 365 days | Warranty: Forever Warranty | MSRP: $1,499 - $3,298

Responsive feel
Adaptable contoured support
Great temperature regulation
Bouncier than the foam model

The Nectar Hybrid takes the incredibly popular design of the Nectar Memory Foam mattress and adds a layer of innerspring coils. It's the most affordable hybrid in the Nectar range (and an affordable hybrid bed overall), and a good choice for anyone interested in the Nectar Memory Foam but looking for a more responsive feel.

Like the comparable Memory Foam mattress, the Nectar Hybrid is frequently on sale. Typically, the Nectar Hybrid is discounted by around 33%, taking a queen size down to $799. This is a competitive price for a hybrid mattress, especially one from such a well-known brand.

As for the design, the Nectar Hybrid features a 2" layer of therapeutic gel memory foam, to provide cushioning, followed by a 1" foam transition layer, before a layer of 8" tall innersprings. Each spring has been individually wrapped for adaptive contouring and limited motion transfer, while thicker coils are used around the sides to improve edge support. Finally, a 1" layer of stability foam is used at the base, to secure the layers above.

Due to the use of coils, the Nectar Hybrid has better air flow than the memory foam equivalent, resulting in better temperature regulation. Hot sleepers on a budget should consider this Nectar mattress deal.

Nectar Premier Hybrid mattress

The Nectar Premier Hybrid mattress on a white background

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5. Nectar Premier Hybrid Mattress deals

The best Nectar mattress for spinal alignment

Sizes: (US) 7 - twin to Cal king, plus a split king | Depth: 13 inches | Turn: No | Filling: Foam and springs | Comfort: Medium-firm | Trial: 365 days | Warranty: Forever Warranty | MSRP: $1,349 - $2,998

Promotes correct spinal alignment
Plush Euro Top
Excellent motion isolation
Too soft for stomach sleeping

The Nectar Premier Hybrid mattress has the plush contouring you might expect from a memory foam bed, balanced with the impressive support of innersprings. It's a particularly good hybrid choice for side sleepers, thanks to that sumptuous Euro Top providing pressure relief at the shoulders and hips. 

There are frequent Nectar mattress sales on the Premier Hybrid. In fact, we would never expect to pay the full MSRP. Nectar typically deducts around 39%, knocking a queen down to $1,099. However, Nectar will sometimes reduce the discount and throw in a bedding bundle for free instead.

At the top of the Premier Hybrid mattress you'll find three layers of foam: 1" of therapeutic memory foam, 2" of ActiveLift foam, and a 1" layer of dynamic transition foam. Then there's the 8" layer of innersprings, each coil individually wrapped to prevent motion on one side of the bed disturbing a sleeper on the other. Finally, a 1" support foam layer adds stability.

These plush upper layers provide the Nectar Premier Hybrid with a cushioned feel that's good for side sleepers and back sleepers who prefer a softer touch. However, that tall inner layer of springs provides ample support, for correct spinal alignment that limits aches and pains in the morning.

Nectar Premier Copper Hybrid mattress

The Nectar Premier Copper Hybrid mattress against a white background with bedding on top

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6. Nectar Premier Copper Hybrid Mattress deals

The best Nectar mattress for very hot sleepers

Sizes: (US) 7 - twin to Cal king, plus a split king | Depth: 14 inches | Turn: No | Filling: Foam and springs | Comfort: Medium-firm | Trial: 365 days | Warranty: Forever Warranty | MSRP: $1,799 - $3,898

Nectar’s best cooling tech + springs
Supportive springs
Temperature regulation for very hot sleepers
Too soft for some front sleepers

The Premier Copper Hybrid is the ultimate cooling bed from Nectar. Featuring the heat-wicking copper fibers of the Premier Copper Memory Foam (above) plus the natural breathability of a hybrid design, this is the top choice for those who suffer from night sweats.

Similar to its all-foam equivalent, the Premier Copper Hybrid is frequently featured in Nectar mattress sales. And you can expect a similar discount to the foam version, with the Premier Copper Hybrid typically reduced by around 38%, with the queen often sold at $1,399.

This is the most expensive mattress in the Nectar range, but it is competitively priced  for a cooling hybrid bed. You'll also get the 365-night trial and a forever warranty that we expect to see with all Nectar mattresses.

Standing 14" tall, the Nectar Premier Copper Hybrid is a thick mattress. Below the dual-action cooling copper cover sits a 2" layer of memory foam, then a 2" layer of ActiveLift foam, and a 1" layer of transition foam. This gives the Premier Copper Hybrid the softer feel that appeals to side sleepers and some back sleepers.

Underneath these cushioned foam layers is the spring layer. 8" tall, these springs aid the flow of air round the bed, helping heat disperse and improving the cooling experience of the mattress. At the base is one final layer of foam, this time to provide stability.

The best UK Nectar mattresses on sale now

Nectar Memory Foam mattress UK

The Nectar Memory Foam mattress UK against a white background

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1. Nectar Memory Foam Mattress deals

The best Nectar mattress for most sleepers

Sizes: 5 - Single to super king | Depth: 25cm | Turn: No | Filling: Foam | Comfort: Medium-firm | Trial: 365 days | Warranty: Forever Warranty | MSRP: £475 - £725

Good temperature regulation
Comfortable for back and stomach sleepers
Excellent price for the quality
Too firm for some side sleepers

The Nectar mattress UK is an affordable all-foam model that offers a supportive feel that will suit most sleep positions. While it isn't the cheapest memory foam mattress on the market, the price is impressive considering the quality and brand recognition, making it a good choice for sleepers who want a reliable mattress on a smaller budget. 

It's very rare to see the Nectar mattress UK sold without a discount, but the exact saving varies. The RRP also has a habit of jumping around, so pay attention to the price, not the saving – we've spotted the Nectar Memory Foam with 60% off and 20% in recent months, but the end price has been nearly identical.

However, sometimes Nectar does offer a free gift, rather than a straight saving. This free gift is generally a bedding bundle, featuring sheets, a duvet, and a mattress protector. Alternatively, you can often ditch this deal and try haggling with the Nectar AI chatbot to get some money off the mattress by itself.

The Nectar Memory Foam features three internal foam layers: an upper dynamic support layer, a middle layer of pressure relieving memory foam, and a base layer with zoned support. The design is relatively simple, but it's effective. While slightly firmer than you might expect from an all-foam mattress, this is a good choice for stomach and back sleepers.

Nectar Premier mattress UK

A Nectar Premier mattress UK on a bed frame against a white background

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2. Nectar Premier Mattress deals

The best Nectar mattress for increased pressure relief

Sizes: 4 - Single to super king | Depth: 28cm | Turn: No | Filling: Foam | Comfort: Medium-firm | Trial: 365 days | Warranty: Forever Warranty | MSRP: £675 - £1,000

Adaptable pressure relief
Plush memory foam feel
Honeycomb technology molds to the body
Strong off-gassing

Stepping up the cushioning and support from the basic memory foam mattress, the Nectar Premier uses honeycomb micro-zoned technology to create highly adaptive pressure relief. It moves with you, to ensure the bed is constantly cradling your body.

As expected, these upgrades also come with an increased price tag. Nectar mattress sales typically include the Nectar Premier, but the exact deal varies frequently. While you might get simple money off your purchase, sometimes Nectar switches this for a bundle deal. If the bedding bundle doesn't appeal to you, Nectar might be running it's AI chatbot deal – haggle with bot, and you should get just the mattress for a cheaper price.

The Nectar Premier has a similar build to the Nectar Memory Foam, with the addition of two extra foam layer. As well as the upper support layer, you can enjoy the cushioned comfort of pressure relieving memory foam, followed by a honeycomb transition layer, then a honeycomb micro-zoned support base, and a final stability layer.

If you like the sound of the Nectar Memory Foam but you're looking for a little more support, the Nectar Premier is an excellent choice. It offers full-body pressure relief, while those honeycomb layers move with you to ensure you never lose that cradling and supportive feel.

Nectar mattress sales FAQ

Are Nectar mattresses any good?

Nectar is a great choice if you're looking for a good-quality mattress at an affordable price. For sheer value for money, we think the original Nectar Memory Foam is the best mattress you can buy – with or without a sale to lower the price. It’s comfy in every sleeping position and costs less than the likes of Casper, Purple or Simba. 

Nectar's higher-tier mattresses cost more, but are made from higher-quality materials and remain very good value within their price bracket. Read our Nectar Premier Copper mattress review for more.

In addition to free gifts and a juicy discount on its mattresses, Nectar offers a 365-night risk-free trial - giving you an entire year to decide whether your new mattress is right for you. If you change your mind, Nectar will refund your money and collect the mattress for free. There's a forever warranty too, so the coverage is excellent.

Nectar mattress sales, deals and discounts: the Nectar Lush mattress shown with a gray base and white cover

Do you need a Nectar mattress promo code?

The short answer is no – usually a Nectar mattress promo code isn't needed to get a discount on the mattress. Whenever there's a Nectar sale, the discount is usually applied automatically at checkout. That's where any free gifts, like Nectar's premium pillows, will be added to your order, too. 

That means there's no need to spend ages searching for Nectar promo codes to save money on the mattress. You'll find the best Nectar deals on the Nectar website itself, and they don't require a Nectar discount code. Just add the products you want to your order, and you'll see the savings at checkout.

Are Nectar Black Friday deals worth it?

Nectar US tends to cycle between two regular deals. First, the mattress is slightly more expensive (ostensibly 25% off MSRP, but MSRP is a very fluid concept here) but you'll get a big bedding bundle for free. With the other deal, the mattress itself is cheaper (33% off), with no freebies. You can still pick up a bedding bundle at a massively discounted price though. 

The two deals probably work out about the same in terms of value for money, but the cheaper mattress / no extras one is definitely the one to go for if you don't need bedding.

Many bed brands bump up their discounts around national holidays (so the Memorial Day mattress sales or Presidents' Day mattress sales, for instance). At Nectar, you'll typically just see one of those two deals – but if you're lucky, you may spot the occasional 40% off flash sale. The last one was in mid-September, in the aftermath of Labor Day mattress sales. If Nectar follows its game plan from last year, stay tuned for another flash sale just before Black Friday.

Nectar mattress Black Friday vs Cyber Monday sales

The US Nectar Black Friday sale three years ago appeared on 4 November, and knocked 33% off everything. There was no free bedding included, although shoppers could pick up a bundle of two pillows, a mattress protector and some sheets for the bargain price of $99. Originally it was billed as a four-day sale, but Nectar extended it right through November, into Cyber Monday. In 2023, this became Nectar's evergreen sale, although the discounted bedding bundle has seen a slight increase to $159 (from $129).

This Black Friday deal marked a change in the Nectar evergreen offer, which typically previously consisted of a smaller saving and a free bedding bundle. Since then, Nectar has stuck to a larger offer with an optional discounted bedding bundle. This has seen over $100 knocked off the previous expected sale price of the memory foam queen. Good news if you want the biggest discount, but less impressive if you were hoping to overhaul your sleep setup. 

The Nectar Black Friday sale last year saw a 40% off flash sale that ended up running across Black Friday, through to Cyber Monday, and then became the evergreen deal. Not exactly a flash sale, but still a major saving. This has now become the standard sale price from Nectar. We have, however, seen the occasional 50% off flash sale (more on the Nectar flash sales below.) Here's a quick price history for the Nectar Black Friday sales in recent years:

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Mattress sizeBlack Friday 2022Black Friday 2021
Twin$359$499 (+ bedding bundle)
Full$602$699 (+ bedding bundle)
Queen$699$799 (+ bedding bundle)
King$870$1,099 (+ bedding bundle)

Four years ago, Nectar Sleep ran a $100 discount on mattresses and gave away two free pillows worth $150. That deal dropped the price of a twin from $499 to $399.

Nectar mattress deals

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In the UK for Black Friday 2022, the deal was a little underwhelming. The pricing was essentially the same as usual – there was officially 50% off, but RRPs shifted so the actual pricing was the same as the 45% off deal. Nectar did throw in a free set of sheets, worth £85, over Black Friday and Cyber Monday itself though. The Nectar Boxing Day Sale extended this discount, but with a free duvet included instead of a full set of sheets.

In the UK three years ago we saw 45% off both the foam and hybrid Nectar mattresses, which is a strong discount, but again one we see almost constantly from the brand. A fluctuating RRP means the actual pricing was cheaper than 45% off would be today – a double size Nectar Memory Foam UK cost just £411.95 (was £799), and the Nectar Hybrid starting from £466.95 for a single size. 

Is Black Friday the best time to buy a Nectar mattress?

Generally, Nectar switches between a couple of regular deals. Occasionally, though, it'll come through with a flash sale that drops prices much lower. The best offer we saw last year was a Flash Sale knocking 40% off everything, dropping the price of a queen-size original Nectar to $629. 

Other discounted prices for a queen included $719 for the original hybrid, $899 for the Premier, $1,169 for the Premier Copper, and $1,349 for the Premier Copper Hybrid. This 40% off flash sale sale was last spotted over a weekend in August, ahead of Labor Day mattress sales. Chances are we'll see it again, ahead of Black Friday.

Two years ago, Black Friday was the best time to buy a Nectar mattress, for most people. The Nectar mattress dropped to a significantly lower price than usual ($100 cheaper based on the queen size Nectar Memory Foam model). Complicating matters slightly was the fact that with this offer you sacrificed your usual free bedding bundle, officially worth up to $499, although you could get said bundle for a reduced price of $99. 

In previous years, Nectar has just run its usual evergreen sale over Black Friday, meaning it wasn't a particularly bad time to buy, but it wasn't especially good either. You were better off shopping in one of the flash sales before the event.

Most of the leading mattress brands offer best-in-class discounts throughout the year, with particularly good offers over Memorial Day, in the July 4th sales, in the summer sales, and the Labor Day sales – as well as on Black Friday and after Christmas. This is also a time when we see huge discounts on the best mattress toppers for better in-bed comfort. 

Nectar, by contrast, hasn't always delivered especially notable offers on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, although the 2022 deal did buck the trend a bit. In general, though, this brand tends to be consistent with its pricing, so if you need to buy a Nectar mattress now, you can do so knowing you probably won't up paying over the odds.

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Nectar mattress flash sales: When do they happen?

As well as regular percentage discounts and freebie bundles, Nectar Flash Sales crop up occasionally. Three years ago, a Flash Sale ran from Saturday 6 to Monday 8 November, during which Nectar Sleep US applied a 25% discount to everything on site, including the brand's best comforters for snuggly sleep. This flash sale dropped mattress prices to the lowest price we saw that year. To be exact:

  • Twin size - $374 (was $499)
  • Twin XL - $669 (was $502)
  • Full - $599 (was $799)
  • Queen - $674 (was $899)
  • King - $899 (was $1,199)
  • Cal king - $899 (was $1,199)

The year before that, the Nectar Flash Sale appeared on November 1, and again the brand offered a 25% discount site-wide. This dropped the price of the Memory Foam mattress to just $374 for a twin and $599 for a queen.

In 2022, Nectar did run a few flash sales, but the offer matched what we saw in the extended Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. 

Last year Nectar run 40% off flash sales during weekends in March, May, August, and September – dropping prices to the lowest we've seen from the brand all year.

Claire Davies
Senior Sleep Editor, Certified Sleep Science Coach

Claire Davies is Tom's Guide's mattress expert and main sleep product tester with over 15 years' product review experience, and she is responsible for all mattress and sleep coverage on the site. A qualified journalist, Sleep Editor and Certified Sleep Science Coach, Claire writes about all things related to sleep, from mattress reviews to the latest sleep techniques and research. Claire has interviewed a wealth of experts, from mattress designers and innovators to neuroscientists and doctors of sleep medicine. Before taking on the role of Sleep Editor, Claire worked as Health & Wellness Editor at Top Ten Reviews, and before that was a Senior Content Editor at T3. Claire is super-passionate about how consistent, good quality sleep can boost our physical and mental wellbeing, and would love to hear from PRs and brands regarding sleep products, services and research that can help our readers sleep better than ever. 

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