IKEA Hamarvik

Decent mattress with 1 huge flaw – I find this "medium-firm" version of the mattress to strike a good balance between comfort and firmness. It is very similar in firmness to my previous mattress which was a conventional inner spring type mattress that lasted 15 years before sagging around the midsection resulting in a sore lower back. I do not have this issue with the new… Read more

Hamarvik, so I am pleased with the result.

The price point is extremely low, and the convenience of being able to take it home in your own car are very welcome features.

Now for the negatives:

After laying in it for a while it becomes a little bit softer around the midsection / lower back area. This is not a deal breaker for me as I still find it quite comfortable and it doesn't give me a sore lower back, although I would prefer if it maintained that initial firmness. I am curious to know what the firm version of this mattress feels like though.

Now for the issue that was almost a deal breaker: this mattress absolutely stinks to high heaven! I could not use it for over a month, the smell was atrocious. I aired it in a separate room with the windows open all day every day for a month, and it still stank. I vacuumed it every day, still stank. And there is no escaping the smell as when you are lying down in it your face is very close to it. Impossible to sleep on. Turning on my electric blanket made it even worse.

This is very poor on Ikea's part, and for this I am docking 2 whole stars.

After about the 6 week mark I have something that is finally usable. But at the end of the day, having to wait 6 weeks before use is not acceptable. If it wasn't for the insanely low price point and convenience of taking it home yourself, I would have given it a big fat 0 star rating. Whatever chemical they are applying at the factory, they are using far too much of it. This seems to be a common issue with Ikea furniture as I recently bought some Harry chairs from Ikea and those took months to stop smelling like poo (probably formaldehyde I'm guessing).

It seems that most people are not bothered by the smell, but I think they have diminished olfaction.

It also remains unanswered when this mattress will inevitably start sagging. Given the insanely low price point, I don't suppose it would matter if it only lasted a few years, as buying a new one would still be cheaper than the overrated competition (Sleeping Duck, Emma etc.) which also have sagging issues it seems.

Also you can return the mattress to Ikea if you don't like it, so you've got nothing to lose -- provided you can figure out how to roll it back up and fit it in your car.

Final thought: this Ikea mattress is so friggen cheap that it's difficult not to recommend. Just be prepared for the smell issue. Tip: when airing, stand the mattress on its side so that both sides get exposed to air, and run a fan in the room to circulate air.

Great buy – Love my Ikea mattress. Firm which is the way I like. Easy to transport and unroll. I feel it still gives me heaps of support and with sewn on handles is easy to move around. Very happy with purchase. Show details

Great Value – Got this for a spare room, excellent mattress for the money. I have slept on it a few nights myself and was happy with the feel, certainly not top shelf, but great value. Show details

Could do better – Myself and wife sleep separately due to her severe back issues. She has an ikea mattress so thought i would grab one too as mine was due for an update. Have now owned it for 3 years and its starting to sag. Im a side sleeper and get awful hip pain from this mattress and have just added a memory foam topper to ease the pain. Its better but still… Read more

not right. Cant be stuffed returning it as too much hassle. Was only around $200 on special anyway. Figure i got my moneys worth but wont go ikea again. Guess whos going mattress shopping soon?!!

Great for a spare bedroom, but not for nightly use – I’ve had this mattress for a year so far, and for $250 it’s about what you’d expect. I have the firm model. It’s made very well and the quality is great, however it’s not terribly comfortable. I had to put a thick mattress topper on mine within a few weeks of getting it. If you’ve got back problems or require a supportive mattress, look elsewhere.  Show details

Strong; Quailty; but not for comfort – good for a budget mattress. I chose firm; got firm. however, it is more like a base and needs a mattress topper or pad if you are a side sleeper.(unless you slender, or have no curves). That will cost an additional 100 or 200$ more, with only 1 or 2 yr warranty; which is useless. Better off to pay more, and get a longer warranty for a complete,… Read more

comfortable mattress.

Mattress in catalogue looks plumper than actual. Website pic is more truer. And contrary to website description, it does not have," A generous layer of soft fillings adds support and comfort."