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12Koala Soul Mate

Koala Soul Mate

 Verified
12Koala Soul Mate
4.8

167 reviews

Positive vs Negative
96%4%
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Sleeping Position
  • Side
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  • Back
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  • Front
Adjustment Period
  • Days
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  • Weeks
Perceived Firmness ?
  • Very Soft
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  • Soft
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  • Medium
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  • Hard
Pre-existing Neck / Back Issues ?Yes · No
Caused Discomfort ?Yes · No
Heat Retention ?Yes · No
Sagging ?Yes · No
Value for Money
4.7
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5 Deb  · Love bedtime – I still enjoy going to bed after having my koala mattress for 12 months. Very supportive and no sagging. No partner disturbance.
5 Mel  · Best mattress ever – If you want to feel like you’re sleeping on a cloud.: buy this bed! Cannot recommend enough!
5 Ollie  · Best bed – This is the most comfortable bed I have ever slept on. End of story. Highly recommend
5 Victoria B.  · Loving the new mattress – About 1 month in with the new mattress and it is amazingly comfortable and having great sleep!! Highly recommend.
5 cj PS4  · Extremely comfy – I have only owned Koala mattresses for the last 10 years, best one yet. Lovely bed frame too.
5 Bryan  · Best mattress I have owned! – Definitely the most comfortable and supportive mattress I've had ever.
Dillon
Dillon
  Fair Incentive Queen

Cheap made in China – The product is $2,500. Made in bulk in china. I have chosen to return my mattress within the 120day trial because of the poor quality. There is no support in this mattress. The customer service over the phone is extremely poor. You will never receive a call back. The only point of contact is by email. Show details

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Tredz
TredzQLD
  Fair Incentive Verified King

Koala Soulmate Mattress - Such an upgrade from their original model! – Having a king-sized Soulmate Mattress for over 8months now, we can happily say it’s been our favourite mattress yet! We used to have the original Koala Mattress for about 4 years and decided we wanted to treat ourselves in early 2023. Main between the OG Mattress and the Soulmate is the extra layer, which zips up easily to ensure additional… Read more

comfort! The OG Mattress is quite firm, so this added layer created the perfect balance of support and cushiness. I used to complain of being quite stiff backed all the time; this is no longer the case!

We have had no issues with maintaining the mattress as it’s held up perfectly.

If you have the bit of extra cash, I would recommend getting the Soulmate Mattress over the base model!

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Kendal
KendalNSW
  Fair Incentive King

So comfy! Absolutely love it! – - love the fact you can choose how firm you want it - i used to wake up with a horrible sore back every day and that had decreased to almost never. Show details

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Scott B.
Scott B.NSW2 posts
  Fair Incentive King

Sleeping on a cloud – Honestly hands down the best sleep I have ever had in my life. I previously had a tempur mattress, which I thought was great, but the koala mattress is far superior Show details

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Laney
LaneyVIC
  Verified Queen

Top of the range top pick for sure – Original purchased basic koala mattress it was to hard for my bad back. No questions asked mattress was picked up and refunded within 48hrs. This incredible service convinced me to reorder the soul mate mattress this is like sleeping on a cloud. Took 5 days to settle in but it’s incredible. So good that even when trying to isolate with covid my toddler would put on a mask to sleep on a cloud. Show details

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John S.
John S.
  Verified King

The much anticipated upgrade - so pleased – Having owned the original Koala for about five years, we felt it was time to upgrade in size and to the up-to-date comfort improvements. Excellent decision - and even the dog is fan! Show details

In-depth reviews

Joe
JoeNSW2 posts
  Verified Queen

Your Soul Mate In the Bedroom – I recently embarked on a quest for the perfect mattress, and let me tell you, Koala's Soul Mate mattress is not just a bed; it's a commitment to sleep so profound, you might consider getting matching tattoos. From the moment I laid eyes on this mattress, I knew we were meant to be. It's like the Romeo and Juliet of the bedroom, minus the tragic… Read more

ending and plus a fantastic night's sleep. The memory foam contours to your body like a long-lost lover finally finding its way back home.

I've never been one to anthropomorphise furniture, but if my mattress had a soul, it would be humming love songs. The level of comfort is so high; I'm convinced it moonlights as a therapist, soothing not just my tired body but also my troubled mind.

And let's talk about durability! This mattress is more reliable than your Nan's chocolate chip cookie recipe. It withstands our kids jumps, somersaults, and the occasional attempt at mattress surfing (don't ask). It's the Chuck Norris of the bedroom— it's indestructible.

If you're still on the fence about committing to a Koala Soul Mate mattress, let me be your relationship counselor and say, "Go for it!" Your sleep deserves a love story, and this mattress is ready to be your happily ever after. Sweet dreams, my fellow sleep enthusiasts!

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KoalaReview - Toxic
KoalaReview - ToxicWA
  Verified King

Toxic Chemicals Do Not Purchase – We’ve recently bought a Koala Soul Mate King (top of range) mattress, purchased online and have had to leave our home to stay at my in-laws because the smell poisoned us. My partner, myself and my 6 month old baby have all been sick with stinging eyes, coughing, allergies, dizziness, headache and my partner has had a blood nose after 3 nights… Read more

sleeping on the mattress. Our previous Queen mattress was Koala and I understand that VOC off gassing come with packaged mattresses, but this was something else. Have noticed similar comments on the toxic smell of the latest batch, this is very concerning from a health and safety perspective and warrants an independent investigation into its toxicity. The mattress has been airing in the sun on our balcony, covered in Bi Carb Soda We’ve tried everything recommended by the company including vacuuming, eucalyptus spray and airing it out and we still can’t sleep on it. I am absolutely happy with the comfort of it - no issues here, but the fact we are quite obviously being poisoned by the gasses, whilst the company claims it is completely ‘safe’ is absolutely unacceptable. I’m also extremely sceptical of the 5 star reviews and would suggest the company (originally a Byron Bay start up) now invest more in marketing and comment control than the health and safety of its customers and I am concerned for others who are mislead to purchase. My 6 month old baby’s health has been put at risk and I am exploring options for regulatory investigation under Australian consumer safety laws. No one should get sick from a mattress like this.

Koala
Koala    

Hi there, Your experience sounds distressing and unusual.… Read more

Kristal
Kristal
  Fair Incentive King

I look forward to sleep so much more! – We were nervous to change to a bed we have never tried before (vs the traditional go into a store and try them style), but we are so thrilled with our decision! Delivery was super easy with being able to pick our day of choice, they were on time, friendly and building the bed together was quite simple too. The sheets that are labeled top and… Read more

bottom was easy to put on and it’s so smooth! It was just the protector that caught us off guard as it covers the full bed so we had to lift each side of the bed back up to put it under. Once we got the hang of it, it was easy to do and should be easier again the next time. Then we had to do it, the jump into bed while the other is on their side. Honestly, can barely tell when they hope in! It’s amazing not getting disturbed by the other when they hop in and out of bed. Best part is, it’s so comfy! We tried the firm-medium side but then flipped it to the firm and it is divine! Had no problems with the zips on either side of firmness. Seriously have been looking forward to sleeping more on such a nice bed! It was reassuring that there is a free trial period but we are so happy with it, I won’t be looking for another bed anytime soon.

Positive reviews

Elise D.
Elise D.2 posts
  King

Love it. My back feels great on it and my husband doesn’t wake me up all the time :) – Comfortable. Stable and suits the both of us. So glad we got one for us. Have been sleeping on the Koala in the spare room and this is a step up with the soul mate. Show details

Sandra
SandraNSW
  Fair Incentive King

LOVE this mattress – We love this mattress, it is firm but just SOOOOO comfortable! I cannot feel my husband moving around next to me. This is the third Koala mattress we have purchased within our family. I am a total convert. Totally recommnend. Show details

Customer
Customer
  Fair Incentive King

Wonderful product - max comfort – The soul mate mattress is really exceptional. It provides super great comfort when lying down. We use the medium firm side and our sleep has been incredible since purchasing the mattress. 10/10 product! Definitely try it out for yourselves! Show details

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Negative reviews

Rosie
Rosie2 posts
  Soul Mate

Not for us – Mattresses are a personal thing but the premium Koala mattress (Soulmate) was not for us. My partner and I found you really sink into it even trying both comfort options. Neither of us are overweight at all. I’m pretty easygoing about them and don’t have issues at hotels etc. But we even both feel a bit sore in the morning. We are in an area… Read more

where we have to arrange return of it to a depot which makes returns harder. We have always appreciated their customer service and other products. If you know someone with a Koala mattress I would strongly suggest trying it first.

Koala
Koala    

G'day Rosie, Thanks so much for taking the time to share… Read more (+1 reply)

PMG727
PMG727QLD5 posts
  Soul Mate

Zippers on topper don't last – Had our soul mate king matress since Oct 2022 less the 1 year. Zippers on topper stiff hard to use and comes off. Much worse on one side. Used the other side until now. But when tried to switch back zipper very hard to use. Keeps coming off. Very onerous process to put back on and slide around. Other side becoming similar. Not expecting this matress to last even one year. Show details

Koala
Koala    

G'day PMG727, This doesn't sound quite right to us - the… Read more

davecxd
davecxdVIC2 posts
  Soul Mate

Worst returns process I've ever dealt with – We bought their top of the range Soul Mate king size mattress back in May and after trialing it for a month the smell just wouldn't go away, unlike what Koala claimed on their website the smell is strong, artificial and overpowering and it did not go away after a "few hours" of degassing. We decided to return the mattress and this is where the… Read more

nightmare begins. Koala states in their returns email that the mattress needs to be folded in half and packaged in their plastic wrapping for their delivery people to pick up. I don't know if they ever tried to do it themselves, but it's impossible to do for one person on a king size mattress as once it has expanded the mattress becomes very firm. It is beyond ridiculous for Koala to expect the customer to do this for them. My wife is 30 weeks pregnant and she couldn't help me either. This policy really needs to change.

On the day of the returns pickup, a small Budget van turned up with the driver being the only person to do the pickup. The van was already half filled with goods for another business she was doing delivery for so apparently Koala doesn't even use their own delivery people for returns. She came and tried to help me fold the mattress and couldn't either so she ended up leaving empty handed.

After calling customer service it turns out they didn't realise I had a king sized mattress which required a larger truck so now I have to wait for another 3 days for pickup while the mattress is taking up my entire living room and the bed frames being a tripping hazard for my kids.

The entire process has been exhaustive both mentally and physically is just unacceptable for a reputable company such as Koala. To make matters worse, my wife tried to call customer service herself and the agent was rude and unapologetic, she didn't believe the mattress couldn't be folded and requested that we take a photo of the folded mattress as proof for her to arrange another pick up. Way to go Koala, shifting the blame on to your customers.

Buyer beware!

Koala
Koala    

G’day davecxd, We’re absolutely shattered to hear this… Read more (+1 reply)

Recent reviews

Mara
Mara6 posts
  Fair Incentive King

Great Investment!! – Was really happy with our previous Koala mattress but this is just next level. The first time I laid on it I could feel my back releasing. Every part of your body feels supported and in perfect alignment, your hips sink lower to maintain a straight spine. Another huge bonus is how movement absorbing the mattress is - you can often not even tell there is someone else in the bed. Show details

Sam K.
Sam K.NSW
  Fair Incentive Verified Queen

Super comfortable – Really comfortable mattress. We have the flippable bit on the softer side and find it really comfy. Haven’t tried the firmer side. Even on the softer side, there is very little disturbance from the other side of the bed when my partner rolls over, get in or out, etc. Very happy with the purchase. Show details

Jules W.
Jules W.
  Fair Incentive Verified King

Absolutely worth the investment – After sleeping on a cheap mattress for a few years and having frequent poor quality of sleep, decided to bite the bullet to get a new one. We had a number of friends/family with Koala mattresses who recommended them, and feeling the frustration of the bad sleep, decided to pay the extra dollars to get their premium product. And I am very glad we… Read more

did.

Our quality of sleep improved immediately - my partner regularly describes it as “sleeping on a cloud”. We love it so much that we are shipping it with us overseas to Europe as we are relocating for work.

When you spend a third of your life on the thing, and the other two thirds of your life gets affected by the quality of it, the return on investment is infinite. And when you find something that is great (rather than just acceptable) we don’t want to let it go! I am not up to speed with the various materials/design, just know that it’s a damn good sleep.

Sam
Sam
  Fair Incentive King

Firm yet soft – Perfect amount of firmness and softness! We can’t feel each other roll around in the night. The mattress is very supportive and the adjustable softness is great. Nervous at first about buying a mattress online but glad we did it! Show details

Mike C
Mike C
  Fair Incentive King

Amazing mattress, 10/10 would recommend – After 10 years of sleeping on the cheapest possible mattress, we switched to a Koala Soul Mate and it has been amazing. We've had it now for over a year and I have literally never slept better than when I do at home. The only issue I have is now when we go away, nothing is as good. Show details

P_KS
P_KS2 posts
  Fair Incentive King

Game changer for deep restful sleeps – After suffering a sore back and hips from the old mattress, as well as interrupted sleep from partner disturbance, the Koala Soul Mate mattress was a gift from the sleep gods! Started as recommended with the medium-firm side then changed to the firm and have stayed with that option. So comfortable, no more aches and partner restlessness is now minimal. We love it! Show details

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Faith
FaithNSW3 posts
  Fair Incentive Queen

Game changer for a good nights sleep! – I have slept on this mattress for approx 6 months now, and I couldn't be happier! The comfort level is perfect, I prefer my mattress on the firmer side and the soulmate provides the perfect balance of support and firmness. I honestly struggle to wake up because my mattress is so comfortable. It's truly a game-changer for a good night's sleep! Show details

Matt R
Matt RVIC2 posts
  Fair Incentive King

Like sleeping on a cloud – Really prompt delivery and appreciate the option to alter the firmness using the top cover. Very stable support and very soft top means that a good night sleep is not far away. Had for a year and no deterioration in the shape or firmness. Show details

Ash turner
Ash turner
  Fair Incentive Double

12 months in, best I’ve ever slept – Took a chance a year ago after seeing the great reviews and money back guarantee. So glad I did, best I’ve ever slept. Worth every cent. Super comfortable and my back hasn’t felt this good in years. 12 months in and just as comfy as it was out of the box. Show details

Sarah E.
Sarah E.VIC
  Fair Incentive Queen

Sleeping in a cosy cloud – This mattress is like sleeping in a cloud. It is both soft and supportive. I have a terrible back and this mattress has done wonders for it. You do need deeper fitted sheets to fit it than standard sheets. Show details

Rob
RobQLD
  Fair Incentive King

Best mattress – Purchased our mattress earlier this year and both my partner and myself love it. Delivery was on time and I managed to set it up on my own despite it being quite heavy. The best thing is we don’t feel each other turn over during the night and we are both sleeping soundly. Very comfortable Show details

Katie
KatieQLD
  Fair Incentive King

The best mattress I’ve ever slept on – The soul mate is genuinely the best mattress I’ve ever slept on - even better than the best hotel mattress (and a much better price). No more sore back, and always a deep sleep. And I love that it’s non-toxic for me and my family. The delivery and ease of unpacking were fantastic. 12 months in and it’s still as good as new. Show details

Sean O.
Sean O.QLD6 posts
  Fair Incentive Queen

Say Goodbye to back pain and hello to a great sleep – Our last mattress was pushing 10+ years and shopped around a bit before deciding on soul mate mattress. Best decision ever. Great comfort and has eased my back pain. Cooling technology is brilliant as I’m a warm sleeper and my wife is cold but keeps us regulated. Only regret is not getting one sooner. Thanks Koala! Show details

Matt Phillips
Matt Phillips
  Fair Incentive King

Best night sleep – Since purchasing our Koala we have not ever slept any better. Having a bad back and hip for years the Koala is super supportive and comfortable. We have almost had the mattress a year and we have not noticed any change in its support. The delivery was also seamless with a box delivery made getting it upstairs super easy. Show details

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