The Zenhaven mattress is a staple in Saatva’s lineup, and I’ve been testing it for years now. It’s actually one of the first beds I tested when I became an online mattress reviewer nearly six years ago. It’s a great option for green thumbs who are looking for a mattress that’s entirely made of natural and organic materials, and it’s the only one that I’m aware of that’s also flippable.
There’s no secret by now: Saatva beds can get pretty pricey, and the Zenhaven is by far one of the brand’s most expensive. The pricing reflects the notion of this being a more luxurious, flippable option with a natural and organic aesthetic. I do think it’s going to be way outside the budget of the average online mattress shopper.
Saatva, as a brand, does run discounts on its mattresses year-round. After applying discounts, a queen size is currently available for $2,945. If you have the money to spend and this bed fits your exact criteria, I’d say it’s worth getting; otherwise, I’d save your money for another bed.
As a brand, Saatva backs its beds with above-average policies. Its beds ship to you in a box for free, and once it’s in your possession, you get a 365-night trial period to try it at home risk-free. If you happen not to like it within that time frame, you’ll have to pay a transportation fee to return it, but if you decide to keep it, you’re backed by a lifetime warranty. Just be sure to use the right foundation for the bed. Otherwise, you could void your bed’s warranty.
If you’re searching for an all-latex foam bed made from natural and organic materials, you want something on the firmer side with a flippable design. If you’ve got the budget for a more premium option, check out the Zenhaven mattress.
This mattress is not designed for the average sleeper, so know what you’re getting into before you buy. Nobody likes paying more to send a bed back.
You might like the Zenhaven mattress if:
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Besides the Zenhaven, there are many other beds from Saatva to consider. One of my personal favorites from the brand is the Saatva Classic. It’s a luxurious hybrid bed with a more traditional innerspring feel. I purchased this bed for my dad and he loves it.
As far as other hybrid beds go, Saatva has a Memory Foam Hybrid, a Latex Hybrid, the ultra-supportive Saatva HD, and even a bed to help alleviate chronic pain called Saatva RX. If you’re searching for an all-foam bed, the Loom & Leaf mattress is one of our favorite choices for memory foam with a cooling edge, and they even have an adjustable air bed called Saatva Solaire.
Both of these are double-sided beds that have latex foam for comfort. In the case of the Plank Firm Natural, this bed has coils for support and is slightly softer on one side than the Zenhaven, which is quite firm on either side. The Plank Firm Natural mattress is also considerably more affordable than the Zenhaven, which is a more luxurious offering.
The biggest difference between these two has to do with their overall designs. Zenhaven is a flippable all-foam bed, whereas the flagship Awara is a one-sided, hybrid mattress. Awara’s main side is around medium-firm, while Zenhaven ranges firmer from there. Zenhaven is backed by slightly more eco-certifications, but both are beds made from quality, sustainably sourced constructions.
This is a natural mattress that is backed by some quality eco-certifications. The mattress itself is Greenguard Gold certified, which means the bed was made in a completely non-toxic fashion, and the mattress is also fiberglass-free.
The bed also has certified organic cotton and wool found within the mattress cover and various comfort layers on either side. By going the route of the Zenhaven, you’re getting a more sustainably sourced product that’s also quite luxurious.
According to Saatva’s website, a queen-size Zenhaven weighs roughly 125 pounds, and it sure does feel like it. This is one of my least favorite mattresses to move around. It’s quite heavy, and since it’s mainly made of latex foam, there’s not a lot of rigidity to the mattress. It’s pretty floppy and can be cumbersome to flip over to either side. Because of this, I highly suggest having someone there to help you flip the bed if you want to try out the other side. Also, consider a more portable option if you frequently move locations, but if you know the bed will stay put where it is, go for it.
