If you're comparing Lola Sleep and Simba Sleep, you're probably asking one question: is a well-known brand worth the premium, or is there a better option?
Here's an honest, straightforward comparison.
The headline difference: Simba Sleep is a venture-capital-backed brand with a premium price point and heavy marketing spend. Lola Sleep is a UK family business with over 50 years in the bed industry that sells direct at honest prices — no inflated RRPs, no discount codes.
Side by side
| Lola Sleep | Simba Sleep | |
|---|---|---|
| Made in | UK | Imported |
| Trial period | 120 nights | 200 nights |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Delivery | Free 2-man, to your room, set up | Free, standard |
| Entry double price | From £449 | From £649 |
| Pricing model | Honest price — no codes needed | Frequent sales and discount codes |
| Founded | Family business, 50+ years in industry | VC-backed startup, founded 2016 |
| Made in UK | Yes | No |
Where Simba Sleep wins
Longer trial period — Simba Sleep offers 200 nights vs Lola's 120. If having maximum time to decide matters to you, Simba Sleep has the edge here.
Brand recognition — Simba Sleep is one of the most recognisable mattress brands in the UK with thousands of independent reviews and significant media coverage.
Spring count — Simba Sleep's Hybrid uses 2,500 conical pocket springs. A higher spring count can mean more precise support, though spring count alone doesn't determine overall quality.
Where Lola Sleep wins
UK-made — Every Lola mattress is made in the UK. Simba Sleep mattresses are imported. If buying British matters to you, Lola is the clear choice.
Price — Simba Sleep's entry double starts at £649. Lola's entry double starts at £399. That's £250 less for a UK-made mattress with the same 10-year warranty and free delivery.
Honest pricing — Simba Sleep regularly runs sales and discount codes. Lola's price is always the real price — what you see is what you pay, no codes needed.
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. Simba Sleep offers standard free delivery — you handle the rest.
Family expertise — Lola Sleep is backed by over 50 years of family experience in the UK bed industry. Simba Sleep was founded in 2016 as a startup.
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.
The honest verdict
Simba Sleep makes a good mattress and is a well-established brand. But you're paying a significant premium for the name — Simba Sleep's entry double is £250 more than Lola's. Lola Sleep offers a UK-made mattress with the same warranty, proper 2-man delivery, and genuine family expertise at a considerably lower price and with complete pricing transparency.
Which Lola Sleep mattress should you choose?
If you're switching from Simba Sleep or considering an alternative, 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 £349.
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.
