The Simba Hybrid Luxe sits between the Hybrid Pro and the Hybrid Ultra in Simba’s Premium Hybrid range, positioned as the “5-star hotel luxury” option. The brand lists a plush feel, up to 5,700 springs, a 31cm depth and 9 layers, with prices starting from £1,249 for a single. This page sets out the documented facts on construction, cooling, trial terms and pricing, then gives a clear verdict on who should buy it and who should look elsewhere.
Our pick
Saatva Classicthe alternative if you want a firmer, hotel-style innerspring with a longer trial
- 365-night home trial
- Free white-glove delivery and old-mattress removal
- Lifetime warranty
- Three firmness levels, including a Luxury Firm option rated 5 to 7 out of 10
What is the Simba Hybrid Luxe and who is it for?
The Simba Hybrid Luxe is a nine-layer hybrid mattress built around two layers of titanium alloy Aerocoil microsprings plus an extra microspring layer, a SupportCore base of steel springs, and a wool and bamboo comfort layer. The brand lists it as the best choice for premium comfort within its own range, with a plush feel and a 31cm depth. It is aimed at sleepers who want a soft, cushioned surface rather than a firm one, and who are willing to pay above the entry price of the Hybrid Pro for extra spring layers and natural materials.
According to the official specifications, the mattress is available in six sizes: Single (W90 L190 D31 cm), Double (W135 L190 D31 cm), Small Double (W120 L190 D31 cm), King (W150 L200 D31 cm), EU Queen (W160 L200 D31 cm) and Super King (W180 L200 D31 cm). Prices start from £1,249 for a single, or £33.57 monthly based on a single mattress. For the current price in your size, check the official Simba page.
How is the Simba Hybrid Luxe built?
The documented facts show a nine-layer construction that combines foam, wool and bamboo, and three distinct microspring layers. The brand describes the layer stack in terms of what each part contributes: cooling, targeted support, and a soft zip-off sleep surface. Below is the specification table as published by Simba.
| Specification | Simba Hybrid Luxe |
|---|---|
| Feel | Plush |
| Springs | Up to 5,700 |
| Depth | 31cm |
| Layers | 9 |
| Microspring layers | 3 (two Aerocoil layers plus an extra microspring layer) |
| Comfort material | Wool and bamboo layer, Simbatex foam |
| Cover | Stratos cool-touch cover |
| Support base | Steel SupportCore springs |
| Trial | 200 nights, free collection |
| Guarantee | 10 years against manufacturing faults |
| Starting price | From £1,249 (single) |
| Finance | 0% APR for 2 years on £2,000+, 1 year 0% APR under £2,000; 13.9% APR representative on up to 4-year plans |
The brand states that up to 3,800 of the Aerocoil microsprings sit in two layers at the top of the mattress, with an additional layer of microsprings beneath. The microsprings are made from titanium alloy and are described as compressing individually to push fresh air upwards and respond separately to movement. The SupportCore base is listed as steel springs that cradle the body with focus on hips and shoulders.
What does the plush feel mean for support?
The Simba Hybrid Luxe is listed with a plush feel, which means a softer, more cushioning surface rather than a firm one. The brand positions it as the comfort-focused option in the Premium Hybrid range, above the Hybrid Pro and below the Hybrid Ultra in terms of spring count and layer count. Shoppers who prefer to sleep on top of a firm surface rather than sink into it should treat the plush designation as a signal to compare against firmer alternatives before buying.
Targeted support comes from the SupportCore steel springs, which the brand says focus on hips and shoulders. The comfort layers above include a double layer of Simbatex foam, described as enhancing elasticity, alongside the wool and bamboo layer. The zip-off sleep surface is listed as soft and removable, which matters for cleaning and maintenance over the life of the mattress.
How does the Simba Hybrid Luxe handle cooling?
Cooling is a headline feature of the Luxe. The brand lists a Stratos cool-touch cover, a breathable bamboo-infused wool layer, and graphite-infused Simbatex foam as the standard cooling stack. An optional HeatRelease upgrade adds graphite strips designed to draw excess heat away from the body, with the brand claiming sleepers stay up to 4.4 degrees cooler. That figure comes from controlled laboratory testing on the upper foam layer of a Simba Hybrid Ultra mattress, not the Luxe itself, so treat it as a technology claim rather than a Luxe-specific result.
The Simbatex foam is described by the brand as having over five times more airflow than memory foam, based on Intertek tests in May 2025 comparing single pieces of foam from nine memory foams from the top three UK manufacturers, using ISO 7231 010 Method B. The HeatRelease upgrade was listed as out of stock at the time of writing, so check the official page for current availability.
What are the trial and guarantee terms?
The brand lists a 200-night risk-free trial. If you are not happy with the mattress within 200 nights of delivery, Simba will collect it free of charge. The mattress also carries a 10-year guarantee against manufacturing faults. One condition matters: the brand states that use of a protector is required to maintain the 10-year mattress warranty, and directs buyers to the terms for full details.
Finance options are published on the official page. Spend £2,000 or more for 2 years at 0% APR, or 1 year at 0% APR under £2,000. There is also a 13.9% APR representative option on plans of up to 4 years, which allows smaller monthly payments. The 200-night trial applies across all payment options, according to the brand.
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How much does the Simba Hybrid Luxe cost by size?
The official page lists a starting price of £1,249 for a single, or £33.57 monthly based on a single mattress. Prices for the other five sizes are not published in the documented facts, so check the current price on the official site. For context, the brand lists the Hybrid Pro from £899 and the Hybrid Ultra from £1,749, both based on a single mattress.
| Size | Dimensions (cm) | Listed price |
|---|---|---|
| Single | W90 L190 D31 | From £1,249 |
| Small Double | W120 L190 D31 | Check the current price on the official site |
| Double | W135 L190 D31 | Check the current price on the official site |
| King | W150 L200 D31 | Check the current price on the official site |
| EU Queen | W160 L200 D31 | Check the current price on the official site |
| Super King | W180 L200 D31 | Check the current price on the official site |
Who should buy the Simba Hybrid Luxe, and who should not?
Buy the Simba Hybrid Luxe if you want a plush, cushioned surface with a high spring count and natural comfort materials. The brand lists it as the premium comfort option in the Premium Hybrid range, with 5,700 springs, 9 layers, a 31cm depth, a wool and bamboo layer, and a Stratos cool-touch cover. It suits sleepers who value a soft hotel-style feel, who want a 200-night trial with free collection, and who are comfortable with a 10-year guarantee provided a protector is used. The starting price of £1,249 for a single places it above the Hybrid Pro at £899 and below the Hybrid Ultra at £1,749.
Do not buy the Luxe if you need a firm surface, since the brand lists the feel as plush with no firmness options published. Do not buy it if you want a trial longer than 200 nights or a guarantee longer than 10 years, because those are the terms the brand publishes. Do not buy it if you are counting on the HeatRelease cooling upgrade, which was listed as out of stock at the time of writing. Shoppers on a tighter budget should compare the Hybrid Pro, which the brand lists with up to 4,800 springs, 8 layers and a 28cm depth from £899.
How does the Simba Hybrid Luxe compare with the Saatva Classic?
The Saatva Classic is an innerspring mattress with a dual-coil design of over 1,000 recycled carbon steel coils in full size and up, tempered three times. It comes with a 365-night home trial, free white-glove delivery including in-room setup, free old mattress removal, and a lifetime warranty. It is offered in three firmness levels: Plush Soft at 3 out of 10, Luxury Firm at 5 to 7 out of 10, and Firm at 8 out of 10. The brand lists a 3-inch Euro pillow top, Lumbar Zone technology, and an organic cotton cover treated with Guardin.
| Feature | Simba Hybrid Luxe | Saatva Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Feel | Plush | Three levels: 3/10, 5-7/10, 8/10 |
| Trial | 200 nights | 365 nights |
| Guarantee | 10 years | Lifetime |
| Delivery | Not specified in the documented facts | Free white-glove delivery and old mattress removal |
| Depth | 31cm | 11.5 or 14.5 inches |
| Starting price | From £1,249 (single) | Check the current price on the official site |
Who should buy the Saatva Classic: sleepers who want a longer trial and a lifetime warranty, couples who need a firmness choice, and anyone who values free in-room delivery with old mattress removal. Who should buy the Simba Hybrid Luxe: shoppers who specifically want a plush feel, a high microspring count, and a wool and bamboo comfort layer, and who are happy with a 200-night trial and 10-year guarantee.
What is the World Sleep Almanac score for the Simba Hybrid Luxe?
World Sleep Almanac score: 7.6/10. This is an editorial rating based on five criteria: price at equal size, trial and returns, guarantee, materials and construction, and public customer reviews. The score reflects the documented facts on this page and is not a test result.
- Price at equal size: 7/10. The starting price of £1,249 for a single sits above the Hybrid Pro at £899, and the other size prices are not published in the documented facts.
- Trial and returns: 7/10. The 200-night trial with free collection is generous, though shorter than the 365-night trial offered by Saatva.
- Guarantee: 7/10. A 10-year guarantee against manufacturing faults, conditional on protector use, is solid but not lifetime cover.
- Materials and construction: 9/10. Nine layers, up to 5,700 springs, three microspring layers, wool and bamboo, Stratos cover and SupportCore base.
- Public customer reviews: not scored. The documented facts do not include a review count or rating for this specific model, so this criterion is excluded from the average.
Readers weighing the same choice often move on to our Simba Refurbished Spring review.
Frequently asked questions
How many springs are in the Simba Hybrid Luxe?
The brand lists up to 5,700 springs in total. This includes up to 3,800 titanium alloy Aerocoil microsprings in two layers near the top, plus an extra microspring layer, all sitting above a steel SupportCore base.
How long is the Simba Hybrid Luxe trial?
The brand lists a 200-night trial. If you are not happy within 200 nights of delivery, Simba will collect the mattress free of charge. The trial applies across all payment options, including finance plans.
Does the Simba Hybrid Luxe come with a cooling upgrade?
An optional HeatRelease cooling upgrade is offered, using graphite strips that the brand says help you stay up to 4.4 degrees cooler. That figure comes from controlled laboratory testing on a Simba Hybrid Ultra foam layer. The upgrade was listed as out of stock at the time of writing, so check the official page for availability.
What sizes does the Simba Hybrid Luxe come in?
Six sizes are listed: Single, Small Double, Double, King, EU Queen and Super King. All are 31cm deep. Only the single price is published in the documented facts, starting from £1,249, so check the current price on the official site for other sizes.
Verdict
The Simba Hybrid Luxe is a strong pick for sleepers who want a plush, spring-rich mattress with a 200-night trial and a 10-year guarantee. Skip it if you need a firm feel, a longer trial, or the HeatRelease upgrade, which was out of stock at the time of writing.
Reviewed by the World Sleep Almanac editorial team. Last updated 2026.