What Saatva mattress should side sleepers buy?

Side sleeping is the position that most people tend to adopt, and luxury sleep brand Saatva sells a number of handcrafted beds that are ideal for anyone who sleeps on their side.

To help side sleepers choose, we've picked out the very best mattresses for side sleepers from Saatva, drawing on our extensive review experience. And the good news is that whichever option you go for, at the moment you'll save up to $625 off all mattresses at Saatva.

The best mattresses for side sleepers help keep your spine in alignment while you're lying on your side, while providing plenty of pressure point relief for your hips and shoulders, helping you stay comfortable and supported all night long. Our top pick, Saatva's flagship Classic mattress, is an all-round winner with three firmness levels and two heights on offer, and as our best mattress pick all round this luxury bed is a safe pick for most people in the Saatva mattress sale.

But not even our favorite mattress can accommodate all tastes and preferences, which is why we've picked out other beds in the Saatva range that could be better options for some side sleepers. Here's how to find the right Saatva mattress for your side sleeping needs, and be sure to head to our mattress sales hub for more shopping advice.

1. Saatva Classic

The Saatva Classic Mattress is the best Saatva mattress we've tested and ticks all the boxes for comfort and support. This is a luxury innerspring hybrid with a high-quality finish, exceptional lumbar support, and a bucketful of pressure relief.

While it doesn't have the multiple foam layers of other side sleeping mattresses, a cushioned 3-inch pillow-top keeps the shoulders and hips comfortably cradled throughout the night.

We tested the Classic in a Luxury Firm (7/10 on the mattress firmness scale) feel for our Saatva Classic Mattress review and found it largely comfortable for side sleepers. However, dedicated side sleepers, particularly those with a lighter build, should opt for the Plush (3/10) instead. We rate it as this year's best hybrid mattress for all sleepers.

Saatva Classic Mattress: twin was $1,399 now $1,174 at Saatva
Thanks to its multiple firmness options and different height choices, it can suit almost any side sleeper. Like all Saatva mattresses, it comes with a 365-night trial, a lifetime warranty and free white glove delivery. A queen has an MSRP of $2,139, but the current discount knocks $325 off that price, bringing it down to $1,814. This isn't the best deal we've seen, as last month all sizes were $400 off and a queen was down to $1,739.

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2. Saatva Contour5

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The Contour5 is Saatva's premium all-foam mattress, and as the name suggests, this bed does contouring very well The high-density memory foam adapts to every curve of your body to cradle the touch points and relieve pressure. We think it's the best memory foam mattress you can buy for a luxury feel.

The complex build of the Contour5 includes two layers of dense, body-hugging foam, with three inches of premium 5lb memory foam at the core of the mattress.

Adaptive but without the sink of softer foams, in our Saatva Contour5 mattress review we reported that it's good for all sleeping positions. The Contour5 is available in both a Medium and Firm feel, with Medium being a better option for most side sleepers.

Saatva Contour5 Mattress: twin was $1,899 now $1,674 at Saatva
Memory foam mattresses are generally cheaper than their hybrid equivalents, but the Contour5 is a premium all-foam bed with a price tag that reflects the quality of the dense foams. The current deal means the Contour5 in a queen size is down to $2,674 (MSRP $2,999). That's an excellent saving from Saatva, but there was a $400 discount last month

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3. Saatva Zenhaven Latex

A dual-sided mattress with an eco-friendly latex build, the Saatva Zenhaven is for side sleepers who enjoy a bit of bounce with their pressure relief. Natural latex has a buoyant feel that means while the Zenhaven gently contours to your shape, you won't sink into the bed. That's good news if you're a side sleeper who likes to shift from one side to the other during the night.

The Saatva Zenhaven features dual-sided firmness. Flip it one way to enjoy Luxury Plush (4-5/10) and the other for Gentle Firm (7-8/10). We expect the Luxury Plush to suit side sleepers, but if you have a bigger build, the Gentle Firm feel might be the better option.

With Saatva's 365-night trial, you have ample time to flip the mattress until you've found the perfect feel for you, flipping it back if your sleep needs change — the best organic mattresses tend to have increased durability, so you should get many years of support out of the Zenhaven.

Saatva Zenhaven Mattress: twin was $2,049 now $1,724 at Saatva
Latex mattresses are typically a premium buy, and with the Zenhaven, you're getting two beds in one. With an MSRP of $3,399 for a queen, it's worth buying when Saatva are offering a bigger discount, like a special discount that gets you $400 off all sizes. (Right now, a queen is $375 off.) The brand does have a 15% off deal, but tends to be fleeting.

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4. Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid

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Hybrid mattresses can be excellent for side sleepers if they have the right support, cushioning, and firmness: the Memory Foam Hybrid delivers all three. In our Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress review our testing panel found that this bed offers excellent spinal alignment, suitable for alleviating back and hip pain when lying on your side.

The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid isn't the plushest mattress, and lightweight side sleepers might find it too firm (one of the best mattress toppers can help.) However, if you're a side sleeper who values support over cushioning, this is an excellent choice. it's also one of the cheapest beds in the Saatva line, so one to consider if you're on a budget.

Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress: twin was $1,349 now $1,124 at Saatva
The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid is a cheaper alternative to the Saatva Classic, delivering immense support and pressure relief. It's still a premium bed, with a queen priced at $2,049 MSRP. However, the current sale means that price has dropped to $1,724. If you want to try Saatva luxury for less, this is an excellent choice.

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5. Saatva HD Mattress

The Saatva HD Mattress has been designed for sleepers with bigger builds, featuring an enhanced weight capacity of up to 500lbs per person. This luxury innerspring mattress pairs a tempered steel spring base with layers of contouring foam and responsive latex, for a medium feel with durable support.

Many of the best mattresses for heavy people are on the firmer side, which can be uncomfortable for side sleepers. The HD uses a thick pillow-top to increase cushioning and aid pressure relief, so you can lie on your side without experiencing numb arms and dead hips in the morning. Be aware that if you weight under 300lbs, the HD is likely to feel too firm for side sleeping.

Saatva HD Mattress: twin was $1,999 now $1,774 at Saatva
A luxury mattress with a specialist design, the Saatva HD Mattress has an MSRP of $3,399 for a queen, but right now, that price is down to $3,024. The HD is a sumptuous bed for heavier side sleepers and has undergone additional durability testing to prevent sagging and maintain support for longer. So, you should get a lot of mattress for your money.

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