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 £549 | 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. Every Lola mattress is a pocket spring hybrid, from medium to firm, so there's a feel to suit every sleeper.
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 pocket spring mattress, 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:
Best All Rounder: Lola Pro Hybrid Adaptive comfort foam over 1,000 pocket springs, with a medium feel that suits every sleeping position. Our best seller. From £549.
Best for Back Support: Lola Ortho Hybrid Our firmest. Reflex foam and 1,000 pocket springs keep you on top rather than sinking in. Ideal for back and front sleepers. From £449.
Best for Side Sleepers: Lola Memory Hybrid Memory foam cushions your shoulders and hips, with pocket springs underneath so you don't sink too far. Medium feel, minimal partner disturbance. From £449.
Our Most Luxurious: Lola Performance Hybrid Our deepest mattress at 30cm, with twice the springs (2,000), cooling gel foam and a plush quilted top. From £649.
Still not sure? Email us at lola.customerservices@lolasleep.co.uk and we'll help you choose personally.
Lola prices correct as of October 2026. Competitor prices and information checked June 2026. We review our comparison pages annually.
