Awara Mattress Review 2024 | Expert Tested

Jun 20, 2024
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Our Awara mattress review is based on testing by our Reviews Team and a comparison of their mattresses’ costs, materials, pressure relief, and more.
Written by: Kit Smith
Medically Reviewed by: Suzanne Gorovoy, PhD

If you’re looking for a new mattress, you may wonder what the best mattress is on the market. The right model for you will depend on your preferences, and the mattresses from Awara may offer a great fit if you’re looking for natural materials. 

Awara offers two mattress models: the Natural Hybrid and the luxury Premier Natural Hybrid. Both mattresses combine natural materials (Dunlop latex, wool, and cotton) with wrapped coil springs. Explore our Awara mattress review to learn which mattress may suit your needs.

Alternative pick: Saatva Latex Hybrid

Like Awara’s mattresses, the Saatva Latex Hybrid offers firm support with latex foam and individually wrapped coils. It also comes with a 365-night trial and a lifetime warranty. Unlike Awara, it provides better pressure relief and white glove delivery (setup of your new mattress and removal of your old one), contributing to a slightly higher cost.

Alternative pick
9.7
Exceptional
Saatva Latex Hybrid
Saatva Latex Hybrid
Firm hybrid model with good pressure relief
Free white-glove delivery
365-night trial and lifetime warranty

Our Awara experience

Awara Premier Natural Hybrid

Awara Premier Natural Hybrid
Features
  • Price: $1,499–$2,499
  • Material: Hybrid
  • Firmness: Firm
  • Trial period: 365 nights
  • Shipping: Free shipping within one to three business days
  • Warranty: Forever warranty
  • Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king
  • Mattress height: 12 inches
Pros and Cons
Pros 365-night trial Forever warranty Eco-friendly materials Easy to move with four reinforced handles More cushioning than the base Awara model Cons Pricier of the two models No organic certifications Not ideal for side sleepers
Additional Information

The Awara Premier Natural Hybrid is a high-end hybrid mattress with a firm feel.

Because of its cooling features, breathable and eco-friendly materials, and sturdy coil-and-foam construction, this mattress compares well with the best cooling mattresses of 2024. We found it most supportive for back, stomach, and combination sleepers. Side sleepers may find it too firm and lacking in pressure relief.

Our expert take

The Awara Premier Natural Hybrid starts $200 higher than Awara’s base mattress model (the Awara Natural Hybrid). What sets it apart from the base model is a plush Euro topper, 2 inches more of overall height, and 2 inches more of springy latex padding. Our tester found it slightly less firm than the Awara Natural Hybrid.

Sleepers who like the classic support and bounce of spring mattresses will like the Awara Premier Natural Hybrid’s coil-and-foam construction. This hybrid construction helps the mattress stay cool and is responsive enough for easily changing positions during the night.

The Awara Premier Natural Hybrid’s Euro top is made of organic cotton and organic New Zealand wool. Under that layer are 4 inches of Dunlop latex and wrapped 8-inch coils. It has a cotton blend base cover with four reinforced handles. Our tester liked the handles for easy setup.

Despite claiming 100% organic cotton and wool on its website, Awara lacks the industry-standard Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certification for organic authenticity. But the Awara Premier Natural Hybrid does have these certifications:

  • Rainforest Alliance-certified Dunlop latex: Awara’s Dunlop latex meets social, economic, and environmental sustainability requirements.
  • Forest Stewardship Council: Awara’s wood comes from forests with high environmental protection standards.
  • UL GREENGUARD Gold Certified: Awara meets strict safety standards for children and older adults, nixing chemicals like volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and formaldehyde.
  • The Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX: Awara mattresses exclude ozone-depleting substances like lead, mercury, formaldehyde, PBDEs, and PDCPP or TCEP flame retardants.

Our recommendation

Who may love it

  • Combination and stomach sleepers who need a firmer surface to prevent their hips from sagging into the mattress and swaying their lower back
  • Back sleepers who need lumbar and hip support
  • Hot sleepers who need high-performance cooling materials
  • People who need a responsive bed with good edge support for easy mobility

Who should probably avoid it

  • Side sleepers who need more pressure relief on the hips and shoulders
  • Shoppers who need white glove delivery to haul the mattress into the bedroom
  • Sleepers looking for a softer mattress

Awara Natural Hybrid

Awara Natural Hybrid
Features
  • Price: $1,299–$1,999
  • Material: Hybrid
  • Firmness: Firm
  • Trial period: 365 nights
  • Shipping: Free shipping within one to three business days. Additional shipping fees may apply in Alaska and Hawaii
  • Warranty: Forever warranty
  • Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, King, California king
  • Mattress height: 10 inches
Pros and Cons
Pros 365-night trial Forever warranty Eco-friendly materials Great bounce and edge support Easy to move with four reinforced handles Cons Poor pressure relief No organic certifications Not the best for side sleepers Motion isolation could be better
Additional Information

The Awara Natural Hybrid is Awara’s base mattress model. This model is ideal for older adults—it has a firm and bouncy feel, strong edge support, and minimal sinkage. It’s easy to change sleeping positions at night or to get in and out of bed as needed. Plus, setup is fairly easy thanks to its lightweight feel and four reinforced handles.

Our expert take

The Awara Natural Hybrid mattress is Awara’s more affordable base model. Like the Premier mattress, it has a New Zealand Wool cover, breathable natural Dunlop latex, and a coil support core. It’s 2 inches shorter than the Premier model, with 2 inches less latex. While research generally supports medium-firm mattresses as being the best for people with back pain, our tester felt this model had excellent spinal support. She rated its overall support at 4/5, meaning her spine felt aligned and her lower back felt supported while resting.

Based on our testing, we recommend the Awara Natural Hybrid for older adults. Since bedrooms are one of the most common rooms for older adults to fall, a supportive bed is crucial. At a 7.5/10 firmness, the Awara Natural Hybrid is slightly firmer than the Premier’s 7/10 rating. Our tester (low to average weight, 5’4″ height) felt she was sleeping more “on” than “in” the mattress. The mattress felt firm and bounced right back after a hand pressed into it.

From our tester

“The combination of strong edge support and ease of movement makes this a great mattress for older adults. The springy Dunlap latex layer makes this better than a memory foam type of hybrid for mobility and ease of movement.”

Ease of movement is another strength. If you shift around while sleeping, you won’t feel stuck in the Awara Natural Hybrid. The mattress’ strong edge support also offers stability when sleeping or sitting at the edge of the bed. And its springy Dunlop latex layer offers extra bounce, making it easy to get in and out of bed.

The Awara Natural Hybrid underperformed during pressure relief testing, earning a 2/5 overall. When lying on her side, our tester felt uncomfortable pressure on her shoulders and hips. If you’re looking for a better mattress, check out our picks of the best mattresses for side sleepers. Motion isolation could also be better, earning a 3/5 from our testers—when they tested having a partner move around in the bed beside them, they felt the movement on their side.

Thanks to its lightweight feel and four reinforced handles, our tester found it easy to unbox and maneuver, though having two people would make setup easier.

Our recommendation

Who may love it

  • Hot sleepers who need high-performance cooling materials
  • People who need excellent edge support for sleeping near the edge or safely getting in and out of bed
  • Combination sleepers who need versatile support
  • People searching for natural materials in their mattresses

Who should probably avoid it

  • Couples who don’t want to wake their partner when moving around in bed
  • Side sleepers who need more pressure relief on the hips and shoulders
  • Shoppers who need white glove delivery to haul the mattress into the bedroom

Awara mattress contact and payment information

Customer service

You can reach Awara customer service by:

Payment options

Credit card payment options include MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and Visa. Other options include PayPal and Amazon Pay. Awara offers financing through Affirm.

Compare Awara against competitors as of 2024

Awara Natural Hybrid Awara Natural Hybrid Check price
Awara Premier Natural Hybrid Awara Premier Natural Hybrid Check price
Saatva Latex Hybrid Saatva Latex Hybrid Check price
Helix Midnight Luxe Helix Midnight Luxe Check price
Nectar Premier Mattress Nectar Premier Mattress Check price
Price for queen* $1,699 $2,099 $2,395 $2,373 $1,499
Firmness Firm Firm Firm Medium-firm Medium-firm
Mattress type Hybrid Hybrid Hybrid Hybrid Hybrid
White glove delivery No No Yes No Yes

*Without discounts or promos.

Who should use an Awara Mattress?

After testing and researching, we feel comfortable recommending an Awara Mattress to those looking for an eco-conscious, luxury hybrid mattress. But mattress shopping is an individual experience, with personal preferences and comfort needs playing an important role in the choice. Since the Awara Mattress won’t be a good fit for all sleepers, here’s what to consider before giving this option a try.

Sleep position 

Individual sleep habits, like your preferred sleep position, can change what you find most comfortable in a mattress. We have found that the best mattress for back sleepers provides lumbar support, preventing sinkage that could compromise spine alignment. Since the Awara Mattresses we reviewed are firm hybrid mattresses with an innerspring core, we think these products could be a good fit for back sleepers as well as stomach sleepers who need a firmer mattress to maintain a neutral spine.

The best mattress for side sleepers is often one that is soft enough to contour to the body, providing pressure relief for hips and shoulders, which we didn’t find to be true of the Awara mattresses in our review.

Body type 

Sleepers of a heavier weight compress their mattresses more than average-to-lighter-weight sleepers, requiring more firmness in order to maintain spine alignment while they sleep. As a firmer mattress with strong edge support and a durable innerspring core, the Awara mattress could be a good fit for heavier people. Lighter people, weighing less than 130 pounds, will likely find this mattress too firm since they tend to experience mattresses as feeling firmer than other sleepers.

Back pain 

The best mattresses for back pain tend to balance a soft, cushioning surface with firm lumbar support. While the Awara mattresses we reviewed were hybrids, containing supportive coils topped with memory foam layers, we found the Premier Natural Hybrid to be the more cushioning option. Because of the Euro pillow top, we think this mattress will feel soft and cushioning at the surface while delivering the lumbar support that can help reduce back pain. 

Partnered sleepers

In our review, we found certain characteristics of the Awara mattresses make them a good fit for couples. If you are sharing a bed with another person, the strong edge support of this mattress will allow you to stretch out comfortably without rolling off the edge. We also found this mattress to have good bounce, allowing for natural movement during sex. 

However, it is worth noting that these mattresses don’t isolate movement well. Sleepers who wake easily may find their partner’s movements disturb their sleep, and we would suggest looking at other options with better motion isolation ratings.

Awara mattress return and warranty policies

Awara mattresses all include a 365-night trial, meaning you can try the mattress in your home for a year and return it if it isn’t a good fit. Instead of shipping the mattresses back to Awara, the company states it will help unsatisfied customers find a local option for donation or disposal. These mattresses are protected under a forever warranty, which includes replacement of the mattress as long as you own it if you observe problems like sagging or defects that seem to be associated with a manufacturing problem.

Bottom line

The Awara Premier Natural Hybrid and the Awara Natural Hybrid are both eco-conscious, luxury hybrid mattresses. Both are firm, with responsive coils and Dunlop latex. In our Awara mattress review, we noted the brand also includes generous trial periods and warranties. The higher-priced Premier model boasts a plush Euro top, more cushioning, and a slightly softer feel. The Awara Natural Hybrid offers slightly firmer support at a lower cost. Awara mattresses suit back, stomach, and combination sleepers, but may lack enough pressure relief for side sleepers.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, Awara mattresses are manufactured in China.

According to Awara’s website, Awara mattresses use organic cotton, organic New Zealand wool, and organic Dunlop latex sourced from rubber trees. However, Awara lacks Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certification, which is the industry-wide benchmark for verifying textile organic authenticity. Many competitors are GOTS-certified.

Awara mattresses suit most sleepers, especially back, stomach, and combination sleepers. While some side sleepers may like Awara mattresses, our testers found them firm for side sleeping. They felt uncomfortable pressure on their hips and shoulders while lying on their sides.

There is no guarantee on how long an Awara mattress will last, but Awara offers a competitive lifetime warranty. With its forever warranty, Awara will replace your mattress for free should you see damages from normal use while you own it.

Sources

  1. Caggiari G, et al. What Type of Mattress Should Be Chosen to Avoid Back Pain and Improve Sleep Quality? Review of The Literature. Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. Dec. 8, 2021. Found on the internet at https://jorthoptraumatol.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s10195-021-00616-5
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Kit Smith is a writer and editor with a senior safety, wellness tech, and social advocacy background. With a decade in digital publishing and a BA in Journalism, Kit connects people with resources to improve their quality of life. She enjoys offering seniors solutions for aging in place and staying safe on the go. Kit also enjoys writing about mental health.
Suzanne Gorovoy Medical Reviewer
Suzanne Gorovoy is a clinical psychologist, behavioral sleep medicine specialist, and member of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. She received her graduate degree in School Psychology from Teachers College at Columbia University, her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Case Western Reserve University, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Behavioral Sleep Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine.
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