If you're comparing Lola Sleep and Nectar Sleep, you're probably weighing up a well-known brand against a UK-made alternative. Here's an honest, straightforward comparison.
The headline difference: Nectar Sleep is an American-owned brand, now part of one of the world's largest furniture retail groups, selling imported foam mattresses with an impressive trial period. Lola Sleep is a UK family business with over 50 years in the bed industry, selling UK-made mattresses at honest prices with proper 2-man delivery.
Side by side
| Lola Sleep | Nectar Sleep | |
|---|---|---|
| Made in | UK | Imported |
| Trial period | 120 nights | 365 nights |
| Warranty | 10 years | Lifetime |
| Delivery | Free 2-man, to your room, set up | Free, standard |
| Entry double price | From £399 | From £479 (usually on sale) |
| Pricing model | Honest price — no codes needed | Permanent 40-60% discounts |
| Ownership | UK family business, 50+ years in industry | American-owned, part of Ashley Global Retail |
| Made in UK | Yes | No |
Where Nectar Sleep wins
Trial period — Nectar Sleep's 365-night trial is genuinely industry-leading. That's a full year to sleep on the mattress before committing, which is significantly longer than Lola's 120 nights. If maximum trial time matters to you, Nectar Sleep wins clearly here.
Lifetime warranty — Nectar Sleep offers a lifetime warranty against defects, compared to Lola's 10 years. On paper this is a significant advantage.
Brand recognition — Nectar Sleep is one of the most widely marketed mattress brands in the UK with a large volume of customer reviews.
Where Lola Sleep wins
UK-made — Every Lola mattress is made in the UK. Nectar Sleep mattresses are imported foam products. If buying British matters to you, Lola is the clear choice.
Not just foam — Nectar Sleep's range is built around memory foam. Lola offers pocket spring hybrids, natural fillings and orthopaedic support — a wider range of construction types for different sleepers.
Honest pricing — Nectar Sleep's RRP is significantly inflated and the brand runs permanent 40-60% discounts. You'll rarely if ever pay the listed price. Lola's price is always the real price — no codes, no manufactured urgency.
Delivery — Lola's free 2-man delivery carries your mattress to your room of choice, sets it up on your bed frame, and removes all packaging. Nectar Sleep offers standard free delivery — room delivery costs extra.
UK family business — Lola Sleep is backed by over 50 years of family experience in the UK bed industry. Nectar Sleep is now owned by Ashley Global Retail, one of the largest furniture corporations in the world.
Personalised service — as a small, specialist team we're easy to reach and respond personally. Email us at lola.customerservices@lolasleep.co.uk and you'll get a real reply.
A note on Nectar Sleep's warranty and trial
Nectar Sleep's 365-night trial and lifetime warranty are genuinely impressive on paper. However it's worth noting that the lifetime warranty has a 4cm indentation threshold — meaning sagging needs to be measurably significant before a claim is accepted. Independent reviews consistently note that many real-world comfort failures fall below this threshold. As with any warranty, the terms matter as much as the headline claim.
The honest verdict
If a 365-night trial period is your primary concern, Nectar Sleep is worth considering. But if you want a UK-made mattress with pocket springs or natural fillings, delivered properly to your room by a family business with genuine expertise — Lola Sleep is the better choice. And at honest prices, without the permanent discount theatre.
Which Lola Sleep mattress should you choose?
If you're switching from Nectar Sleep or considering an alternative to foam, here's where to start:
For back pain — Lola Ortho Hybrid Firm orthopaedic support with 1,000 pocket springs, designed to keep your spine properly aligned through the night. Our most popular mattress. From £449.
For memory foam comfort — Lola Memory Hybrid Classic memory foam feel with pocket spring support underneath. Medium feel, pressure relieving, minimal partner disturbance. From £399.
For natural materials — Lola Natural Silk, wool and cashmere fillings that naturally regulate temperature. No synthetic foam. For buyers who want to move away from foam entirely. From £499.
For the best we make — Lola Performance Hybrid 2,000 pocket springs, cooling gel foam, 32cm deep. Our flagship model for buyers who want no compromises. From £649.
For best value — Lola Memory Pocket Double-sided, Tencel™ cover, 1,000 pocket springs. Our most affordable mattress without compromising on quality. From £299.
Still not sure? Email us at lola.customerservices@lolasleep.co.uk and we'll help you choose personally.
Prices and information correct as of June 2026. We review our comparison pages annually.
