Nectar, Tuft & Needle and more mattress sale events to celebrate Better Sleep Month
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There hardly needs to be an occasion to warrant a better night’s rest, but just in case you needed one, May is Better Sleep Month. To celebrate, we're starting with a product that can seriously improve your shut-eye—a mattress. According to the Sleep Foundation, mattresses should be replaced every six to eight years, as they can significantly improve your sleep quality. Since May just so happens to be the best time to buy them (older models tend to go on sale around this time of year to make room for new ones), we've rounded up several of the best discounted mattresses from manufacturers such as Nectar, Tuft & Needle and others.
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When is Better Sleep Month?
May is recognized as Better Sleep Month by The Better Sleep Council and other health organizations in order to encourage people to implement better sleeping habits. It's a necessary effort since, according to the the American Sleep Association, between 50 and 70 million adults have a sleep disorder.
Luckily, multiple outlets are having exclusive savings events on mattresses, including some of our favorite mattresses-in-a-box. The Tuft & Needle Original, which we deemed the best bed-in-a-box of the bunch for being comfortable in various sleeping positions, starts at $450 and comes with up to $225 of free sleeping accessories. Nectar’s memory foam mattress, meanwhile, which also made our list for its marshmallow-like softness, currently comes with $299 to $399 worth of sleep goodies.
There’s plenty more plush picks to choose from this month, with no shortage of mattress makes, models and sizes, but we've done the legwork and narrowed down some of our top picks to help you get some shut-eye at the best prices possible. Check them out below!
The best mattress sales to shop for Better Sleep Month
1. Tuft & Needle
Those looking for a major last-minute gifts for the matriarchs in their families can shop Tuft & Needle's Mother's Day Bonus Bundle sale. From now through May 9, shoppers can save up to $225 on accessories with their orders. Beds eligible for this promotion not only include the brand's Original model, (from $450), but also its Mint (from $695) and its Hybrid models (from $995). With this bundle, you'll get a set of percale sheets (valued between $75 to $125) and either a foam pillow (from $75 to $100) or two down pillows (from $80 to $100) for free. The Original model is our pick for the best mattress-in-a-box for giving cushion to out tester's pressure points and being relaxing regardless of her sleeping position.
Get the Tuft & Needle Original Mattress with a Pillow and Sheet Set from $450 (Save $225)
2. Nectar
Nectar has gotten high marks from both our team and its customers for its signature memory foam mattress, which is now selling with up to $399 in accessories—a cooling pillow, sheet set and mattress protector—included free with purchases. (Those picking up a twin or twin XL sized mattresses will get up to $299 in accessories.) The Nectar mattress is one of our favorite mattresses-in-a-box. We found it to be a good fit for people who sleep on their side and prefer a more plushy surface to lay on, as it was pretty squishy. More than 31,000 customers have also given it a 5-star review for its thickness and comfort.
3. Awara
Awara is hosting its own Mother's Day sale through Sunday, May 9, that features $300 off any mattress, plus $400 worth of free accessories. Shoppers can pick up Awara's organic luxury hybrid mattress, which starts at $999 (originally $1,798), to get the deal. We recently ranked the Awara as the closest mattress-in-a-box to a traditional mattress. We also gave the Awara top marks for its sturdy core and high level of springiness. In addition, shoppers claim this mattress helped with joint and hip pain.
Get the Awara Luxury Hybrid Mattress from $999 (Save $499)
4. Avocado
Earth Day may be behind us, but there are still plenty of ways to be environmentally-conscious when you're shopping for a mattress. Avocado, which is a B-Corp+, climate neutral company, has extended its Earth Month Sale to Monday, May 10, during which customers can use promo code EARTH to save $200 on the brand's latex and vegan latex mattresses, dropping them both from $1,199 to $999. While we haven't reviewed these specific models, we did include the brand's Green mattress (from $999) among our favorite beds for its ability to avoid retaining body heat and how unresponsive it was to any motion. The latex mattress, meanwhile, received praise from customers for being a biodegradable alternative to the typical bed. The vegan model also received glowing reviews from customers, with one reviewer praising it for having "enough bounce to give you free movement without causing a disturbance."
Get the Avocado Latex Mattress from $999 with coupon code (Save $200)
Get the Avocado Vegan Latex Mattress from $999 with coupon code (Save $200)
5. Helix
Shoppers can get early access to Helix's Memorial Day Sale right now with maximum price cuts. Use promo code MEMORIALDAY100 to get $100 off a purchase of $600 or more, MEMORIALDAY150 for a $150 discount on a purchase of $1,250 or more and MEMORIALDAY200 for a $200 price cut on purchases of $1,750 or more. Helix has different types of hybrid mattresses for different sleeping preferences, one of which is its very popular Midnight mattress (from $599 with code, was $699). We felt the Midnight was more than worthy of being included in our best mattress-in-a-box list, praising its medium-firm feel and ability to keep side-sleepers aligned overnight. Those with this sleeping position who purchased the Midnight said that its overall comfort and firmness were major contributors to their now-great night's sleep.
Get the Helix Midnight Mattress from $599 with coupon code (Save $200)
Shop the Helix Memorial Day Sale
6. Purple
Certainly one of the more unique sleeping options, Purple is offering up to $183 in gifts with purchases of its mattresses. Shoppers who pick up the Purple mattress ($599) will also receive free Purple sheets, valued from $89, with their purchase. Those who choose the Purple Hybrid (from $1,499) or Purple Hybrid Premier (from $2,099) can get free Purple sheets and a plush pillow, valued together at up to $183 in their order. Named as one of our best mattresses-in-a-box, we praised the standard Purple mattress for its "undeniably comfortable surface" and solid support for the body.
As for the Hybrid, more than 3,000 customers gave it a 5-star review, with one claiming the "locked shoulders and finger tingling" he experienced in his prior mattress were gone after trading up. Five-star reviews were also afforded to the Hybrid Premier, with one customer's review in particular speaking volumes: "If you are a memory foam owner and want something different while still cradling your pressure points, give this mattress a try. We haven’t regretted it one bit."
Get the Purple Mattress from $599 (Save $119)
Get the Purple Hybrid Mattress from $1,399 (Save $183)
Get the Purple Hybrid Premier Mattress from $1,999 (Save $183)
7. Leesa
Through tonight, May 5, Leesa is running its Spring Mattress Sale with savings of up to $200 off of its Original bed, $300 off of its Hybrid bed and $400 off of its Legend bed, with two free down pillows included with each purchase. We deemed the Hybrid the best upgraded mattress-in-a-box, saluting it for being responsive to different sleeping positions and its super-soft cover. Customers also praised the Hybrid for being firm in its support of their bodies while also feeling soft to the touch.
Get the Leesa Hybrid Mattress from $949 with 2 Free Pillows (Save $150 to $300)
Shop the Leesa Spring Mattress Sale
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