The Arrival 

Simba is available for purchase online and at Sleep Country. It can be delivered free of charge throughout most parts of Canada and typically ships within 3–10 business days. 

The company instructs anyone living in the Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut, Newfoundland and Labrador, or any remote area to contact customer service for shipping options, as there may be a service fee of $120 CAD. 

The mattress arrives in a large cardboard box that requires at least two people to move. The box does have handles that make it easier to carry.

The Unboxing

Like other boxed mattresses, Simba is simple to unbox. The company also includes a set of instructions to follow. Once out of its packaging, the mattress should fully expand within a few hours.

The Look 

The Simba 1500 is a simple-looking mattress. It is primarily encased by a white knit top, with two grey mesh sidewalls on opposite ends.

The Feel 

While the Simba 1500 tested as a relatively firm mattress, it feels more like a memory foam mattress than a spring hybrid. Unlike the classic spring and hybrid mattresses whose bottom support layers are formed by six to eight-inch springs, Simba’s micro-coils mainly help with pressure relief and ventilation.

The following results were determined by licensed 3rd-party engineers, commissioned by us:

Simba 1500 Mattress Layers

The Simba 1500 is made up of three layers. Like other hybrid mattresses on the market today, the layers in this mattress work together to provide an overall level of comfort and support.

• First layer: 1.25 inches of graphite-infused memory foam. This layer offers comfort and contouring. Memory foam has a much higher degree of sinkage than a springier material like latex. Because memory foam tends to trap heat, Simba has added graphite flakes in the foam to help with temperature control. Foam density: Unspecified.

• Second layer: 1 inch of micro-coils. Simba’s coil layer is encased by foam and helps with motion isolation. The hollow channels in the springs also aid in temperature regulation by improving airflow throughout the mattress.

• Third layer: 7.75 inches of support foam. This bottom layer makes up the mattress’s foundation and keeps you from sinking in too deep. It also includes horizontal air channels that divide the mattress into seven zones, promoting spinal alignment and pressure-point relief. Foam density: Unspecified.

Of note: Simba does not publicly disclose foam density. When Mattress-Reviews.com contacted Simba customer support, they could not provide the foam density for any of their layers.

Simba 1500 Mattress Cover

Simba’s top cover is made primarily of polyester and contains a small amount of elastane for stretch. Synthetic materials are less breathable than natural or plant-derived fibres like Tencel® or cotton.

Unlike other bed-in-a-box brands, such as Logan & Cove, Simba does not list any eco-conscious fabrics in their outer layer construction. While Simba promotes the top cover’s antimicrobial benefits, it is neither removable nor machine washable.

Though Simba’s parent brand has ties to the textile industry dating as far back as 1979, its tight-top mattress launched the company to prominence. The Simba 2500 mattress, as we know it today, launched in the UK in 2016. It quickly took off in Europe before being brought to Canada by Sleep Country. The European versions of this model are made in both the UK and Poland. In 2020, however, the brand moved manufacturing for all its Canadian orders from China to Canada. 

Simba is a European product available worldwide. In Canada, Simba is available through Sleep Country. Because of its exclusive contract with Sleep Country, the retail chain’s support team manages Simba’s Canadian customer service.

We hire 3rd-party engineers and use public data to rate mattresses on over 25 criteria.

In Europe, Simba is an established name that can demand a premium price. It makes sense that Sleep Country would acquire the brand as part of its ongoing focus to compete with popular online mattress brands like Casper or Douglas. 

If you like a firm mattress or require slightly more support, the Simba 1500 is a good option. It is a well-made mattress that uses quality materials. The graphite-infused foam, micro-coil layer, and above-average engineer testing scores are nice features that shoppers have come to expect from mattresses at that price point.  

However, the Simba 1500 is missing the premium offerings that would truly give it an edge over top competitors, especially with its extravagant price tag. Despite paying $1,499 CAD for a queen, Simba customers cannot enjoy money-back guarantees, free returns, or an industry-leading sleep trial.

If you’re looking for a luxury hybrid mattress, you may be better off with the Logan & Cove. Compared to Simba’s $1,499 CAD for a queen, Logan & Cove ($999 CAD for a queen) has two firmness options, a 15-year warranty, and a 120-night sleep trial, and hassle-free returns, all with a few hundred dollars to spare.