NZ Mattress Prices Explained: From Budget to Premium A Complete Price Breakdown

Ever walked into a mattress store, sat on a bed, checked the price tag, and gasped? You’re not alone. Buying a mattress in New Zealand can feel like buying a car. There are countless choices, confusing features, and prices that range from “not bad” to “how is that even legal?”

A little smartness can stop you from going over budget to achieve a peaceful night’s sleep. Yes, it’s true! You only need to clear in your mind what you want in your mattress, and which features are of no use to you. Then only invest.

Let’s discuss every detail in this blog, taking one step at a time.

What Is Meant by - Quality?

A quality mattress doesn’t have to be the most expensive one in the store. It simply needs to offer:

• Good support for your back and body

• Comfort that suits your sleep style (side sleeper, back sleeper or belly sleeper)

• Durable materials that won’t sag in a year

• Breathability for temperature control

• A decent warranty (bonus points if it’s NZ-made)

If your mattress checks those boxes, you’re already in good territory, no matter the price tag.

Mattress Prices in NZ: The Quick Range

Here is a glance at the different types of mattress prices in New Zealand. Remember, this is a brief idea to prepare you for a buy and to set your budget.

• Foam Mattress - Budget range varies between $300 and $600. Mid-Range varies between $601 and $1200. The premium range starts above $1200.
  
  

• Bonnell Spring Mattress - Budget range varies between $400 and $700. Mid-Range varies between $701and $1400. The premium range starts above $1400.
  
  

• Pocket Spring Mattress - Budget range varies between $500 and $900. Mid-Range varies between $901 and $1800. The premium range starts above $1800.

• Multizone Pocket Spring Mattress - A multi-zoned spring system is designed to give the right support to different parts of your body. Since areas like your shoulders, back, hips, and legs all carry different weights, it’s unrealistic to expect a single, uniform spring system to provide equal comfort everywhere. With multi-zoning, the springs are made with varying gauges and tension, so each zone is tailored to support the specific weight and pressure of that part of the body. The price range varies between $1000 - $1800
  
  

• Hybrid Mattress - Budget range varies between $600 and $1200. Mid-Range varies between $1201 and $2500. The premium range starts from $2500.

Note -

With different brands, the price range categories may vary with mattress size and added features.

Let’s Break Down the Price Tiers

Budget Mattress (From $300 To $800)

If you are not selecting a mattress for your dream sleep, then a budget mattress is your go-to. Whether it’s for your guest bed, a student’s hostel bed, or a temporary sleeping solution, budget mattresses are the most economical choice.

What you’ll get:

• Basic foam or entry-level innerspring or single zone pocket spring

• Decent comfort for occasional use

• On average, 3-5 years of limited durability

What to watch out for:

Poor quality fabric and stitching, reduced edge support, and nominal motion isolation

Best for:

Temporary sleeping solutions, spare beds, kids’ beds, student beds.

Mid-Range Mattress (From $800 To $1800)

This is the sweet spot for most New Zealand households. These mattresses offer good value, better materials, and longer warranties.

What you’ll get:

• Pocket spring or hybrid construction

• Zoned support (great for pressure relief)

• Cooling layers (for no sweat, peaceful sleep)

• More or less a 5 to 10-year warranty

Is it worth it?

Being supportive for years, it offers you restful nights’ sleep, and you feel lower body aches when waking up from bed.

Best for -

Back pain sufferers, couples, and regular users.

Premium Mattress (Starts From $1800)

This is where luxury meets comfort. Mattresses crafted from organic materials or latex can offer such a deluxe feel.

What you’ll get:

• High-density foam or natural latex

• Advanced support zones for body contouring

• More or less, a 5 to 10-year warranty covers almost the lifetime!

• The presence of hypoallergenic materials makes it allergy-resistant

Is it worth it?

If you are planning to go for the luxury range, then dealing with chronic pain and cooler nights must be your priorities.  

Best for:

Long-term investment, health-conscious buyers, sleep connoisseurs.

Factors That Affect Mattress Pricing in NZ

Besides materials and construction, here are a few other things that influence cost:

1. Size

Expect to pay more for queen mattresses, king mattresses, or super king sizes mattresses. Single mattresses or double sizes mattresses are more affordable.

2. New Zealand-Made OR Imported

NZ-made mattresses ensure they are quality-built, and may have a time delay as these are locally manufactured. Expect to pay slightly more for NZ made quality mattresses. Imported mattresses may come in all qualities from cheap to expensive. You get what you pay for and from where you are getting your mattress from.  Buying NZ Made, you are supporting the local businesses, too. 

3. From Box to Bed in Minutes

Being packed in a box, they are easy to transport and cost-effective too. 

4. Sleep Trials and Coverage

Some mattresses include sleep trials at home and longer warranty periods, but often these facilities raise the price tag.

So, How Much Should You Spend?

Read more about bed sizes NZ.

Here’s a general rule:

If you’re a regular user of the mattress as your daily sleep partner, you can comfortably spend around $1,500 on a mattress that is built to last.

Going cheaper may sound tempting, but you must remember that your bed is your life partner!

Ready to sleep smarter?

Start exploring Budget Beds’ wide range of NZ-made mattresses here and find your perfect fit, at a price that makes sense.