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The Nectar Premier Memory Foam mattress converted me to side sleeping, and a queen costs $949 today

The Nectar Premier Memory Foam mattress is on sale for $949 for a queen and here you can see it placed on a white wooden bed frame, with two of our mattress testers lying on top of it
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The Cyber Monday mattress sales officially ended yesterday, but there's still time to save on a comfy side sleeping mattress. That includes my favorite, the Nectar Premier Foam Mattress, down to $949 at Nectar for a queen.

I used to only sleep on my stomach, but I switched to side sleeping on the Nectar Premier Memory Foam because it's so cradling and comfy.

The Nectar Premier is one of the top-rated options in our best mattresses of the year guide and our favorite all-foam bed. It feels like a classic foam mattress with ample cushioning and a soothing, pressure-relieving hug for side sleepers. Our testers were also pleased with its edge support and motion isolation – two strong features for co-sleepers.

Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress (queen)
Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress (queen): $949 at Nectar Sleep

The Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress impressed me from the get-go with its indulgent, body-cradling feel. It's one of the best mattresses for side sleepers in 2025, and I recommend it to those who like to feel wrapped up in a cozy hug. $949 for a queen is fantastic value, and you'll get a lifetime warranty and free shipping too. We see this deal most months, so you don't have to rush your decision, however with a year's free sleep trial there's nothing to loose here if you do want to try the Nectar Premier.

Our review: ★★★½
User score: ★★★★½ (8,100+ reviews)

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A side sleeping convert

I'm not normally a side sleeper — I prefer to contort my spine into a stomach sleeping position — but during testing for the Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress review I found myself naturally moving onto my side.

The Nectar Premier uses dense, thick memory foam comfort layers that contour to the body and move slowly, cradling you during the night. This is perfect for side sleeping, cushioning your shoulders and hips so you don't wake up with aching joints.

Our sleep features editor Lauren Jeffries lies on her side on the Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress, with her back to the camera. A laser line indicates where her spine would be to show how her body is supported by the Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress.

(Image credit: Future)

During our tests the Nectar Premier also scored highly for edge support (the strong sides allow you to sit comfortably on the perimeter) and motion isolation. If you share a bed, you'll be able to stretch out and you don't have to worry your tossing and turning will wake up your partner.

However, the Nectar Premier offers less pressure relief for stomach and back sleepers (I struggled to sleep on my front during the testing period.) I found it comfortable for back sleeping but the response here was mixed: dedicated back sleepers might need to utilize that 365-night trial.

We also awarded it 3.5 out of 5 for temperature regulation. That's a good score but hot sleepers are better off with a top-rated cooling mattress instead.

Smaller budget? Try this instead...

Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress (queen)
Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress (queen): was $198 now $178 at Amazon

The Zinus delivers a similar pressure-relieving 'hug' to the Nectar Premier, making it dreamy for side sleeping. However, it lacks the edge support and temperature control of its pricier rival — although at just $178 for a queen in the sale, it's incredible value for money. I tested it for our Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam mattress review, and I have to agree that it's one of the best memory foam mattresses if you're on a tight budget.

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Ruth Jones
Ruth Jones
Senior Sleep staff Writer

Ruth is an experienced Senior Staff writer at Tom’s Guide, covering all things sleep and mattresses. She writes to help people sleep better, from how-tos to the latest deals to mattress reviews, and has interviewed an array of experts who share her passion. She is also our specialist on memory foam — she’s flown around the world to see memory foam being made — and leads our hotel mattress content. She has a deep interest in the link between sleep and health, and has tried enough mattresses, from Helix to Nectar to Simba, to know the right bed really can make a difference to your wellbeing. Before joining the team at Tom’s Guide, Ruth worked as a sleep and mattress writer for our sister website, TechRadar.

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