Excellent pressure relief, especially when side sleeping
You sink into the mattress, rather than sleeping on top of it
Sleeps cooler than other memory foam mattresses
Top-notch motion isolation
Don’t like
Slow response time
Minimal edge support
Not enough support for anyone over 230 pounds
Product details
Type Memory foam mattress
Firmness 5 or medium
Trial 365 nights
Warranty Forever warranty
I fell in love with Nectar as soon as I tried the Nectar Lush mattress. When the company said it was discontinuing that model, I wasn’t sure if the Nectar Premier Mattress — the Lush’s replacement — could live up to my already high expectations. So I slept on it for 60 days to find out. Here are my thoughts after trying it for myself, and comparing it with the almost three dozen other mattresses I’ve tried. I break down the mattress’ construction, who will most likely love it, and who should skip it.
The Nectar Premier mattress has a firmer profile that helps support the back, neck and hips.
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The Nectar Premier works well for stomach, back and combo sleepers. Although if you shift frequently through the night, you might be bothered by the slower response time of the memory foam. I’d say it’s a little too firm for side sleepers who typically like more plush mattresses.
Body type
Nectar mattresses don’t have an official weight limit, but since this model is made of only memory foam without any springs, it will best support people who weigh 230 pounds or less. If you weigh more than that, it can compress the mattress too much and make it feel firmer than it is while also decreasing its contouring ability.
Price
Nectar Premier mattress pricing
Size
Measurements (inches)
Price
Twin
38×75 inches
$1,049
Twin XL
38×80 inches
$1,199
Full
54×74 inches
$1,349
Queen
60×80 inches
$1,499
King
76×80 inches
$1,799
Cal king
72×84 inches
$1,799
The Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress is on the higher end of the price spectrum for bed-in-a-box type mattresses, but the price is still fair. A queen retails for around $1,800, but you can often score it for less with ongoing promos and sales.
Trial, shipping and warranty
Regardless of the price you pay, Nectar always offers free shipping (and returns) and has one of the most generous at-home trials. You can sleep on the mattress for 365 nights — a whole year — and if you don’t like it, you can return it and get a full refund, no questions asked. Nectar also offers one of the longest warranties in the industry, too. Its “forever warranty” covers abnormal deterioration, physical flaws like splits or cracks and manufacturing defects for the entire time you own the mattress. For comparison, most mattress companies offer a 10 to 15-year warranty, while some will bump that up to 25 years. You’ll also receive free returns and shipping, which really takes the hassle out of transporting a mattress yourself.
The final verdict
The Nectar Premier Mattress is technically a medium-firm mattress, but it feels more like a medium with a bit of extra plushness. It’s an excellent option for back, side or combo sleepers that don’t toss and turn too much and like the “sink into your mattress” feeling that comes along with memory foam. While it does trap heat a little bit, it’s not excessive so if you sleep on the cooler side, you’ll feel comfortable.
You might like the Nectar Premier Mattress if:
You’re a back, stomach or combo sleeper
You like to sink into your mattress
You sleep on the cooler side
You like a medium-firm feel
You weigh less than 230 pounds
You might not like the Nectar Premier Mattress if:
You strictly sleep on your side
You’re a hot sleeper (You might want to try the Nectar Premier Copper Mattress)
You don’t like the slow sink of memory foam
You have back pain (You might need a firmer option like the Casper Original)
