Nectar deals − how to get the deepest discount on the world's best mattress for back pain

A mattress is a major investment, but you can score a deep discount when you shop the Nectar mattress sales. As we approach Memorial Day, I'm starting to see deals dropping at Nectar. I've found plush memory foam models and high-tech hybrids selling for just 50% of their MSRP, and bedding bundles listed for 66% off.

As Homes & Gardens' resident Sleep Editor, I spend my days hunting for deals in the mattress sales and leading my team of expert testers in the search to find the world's best mattress. Together, we've tested two Nectar mattresses for pressure relief, thermoregulation, motion isolation, and edge support. I can help you split the difference between a good deal and a low price on a bad mattress.

Before we begin, I'll drop some quick links to help you shop the Nectar mattress sales by department. You'll find everything from the best memory foam mattress to the best mattress for back pain. Then, I'll answer all your questions about the best time to buy a mattress in the sales and explain more about what makes a 'good' mattress deal.

Where to find the best Nectar deals

• Nectar sale: prices start from $349 for the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress
• Nectar bedding sale: save on sheets, pillows, and comforters
• Nectar bed frame sale: shop for adjustable frames and classic bases
• Nectar bundles sale: save up to 66% on mattress, bedding, and bed frame bundles
• Nectar Amazon store: make the most of Amazon Prime Day Nectar deals

When is the best time to get a Nectar mattress deal?

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Nectar deals

In my experience, Nectar prices stay pretty static from the middle of November onwards, so I wouldn't worry about setting your alarm to bag a bargain. Nectar usually knocks another $50 or (occasionally) $100 off their already-discounted price to create their Black Friday deals. This means you get to save a little extra if you happen to shop over the holiday weekend.

After-Christmas Nectar deals

If you don't manage to bag a Nectar mattress over Black Friday, you should still be able to pick up a discount in the after-Christmas sales. The price might not be quite as good as it was over Black Friday, but the difference is negligible: you might have to pay another $50 or so, but you're still getting a good deal on the best affordable mattress.

Federal holiday Nectar deals

As a general rule, the best time to buy a mattress is over a holiday weekend. Nectar always makes a big deal out of Memorial Day and Labor Day, using them as end-of-season sales to clear out old stock. I often see Early Access sales in the week preceding a holiday weekend and a Last Call sale over the week after. Right now, Nectar are getting in early on the Presidents' Day sales, offering 50% off mattresses and 66% off bedding bundles.

Amazon Prime Day Nectar deals

The Amazon Nectar Sleep storefront runs regular discounts across their range of mattresses, bed frames, and headboards. As a sales hunter, I toggle between Amazon and Nectar in search of the best deals, the prices are often pretty similar. Still, you can make the most of the flash sales or lightning deals if you're quick off the mark. I caught an additional $50 off the Nectar Classic Foam Mattress on Amazon over October Prime Day.

How can you tell if you've found a good Nectar deal?

Read the customer reviews

To get a better understanding of what it might be like to sleep on a Nectar mattress, I suggest you read the customer reviews. Don't focus too much on star ratings: you want to read the anecdotal evidence of long-term, at-home testing. You're looking for analysis of pressure relief, thermoregulation, motion isolation, and edge support. Don't worry if you haven't encountered some of these terms: you can cross-check against my mattress jargon buster.

Sample a Nectar mattress in-person

Take a trip to any of the 4,000 Nectar mattress showrooms across the country to sample their beds yourself. It's worth learning how to test a mattress before you go.

Make the most of bundles

Nectar offers bedding bundles, which include a mattress, a bed frame, and a sheet set, packaged together at a discounted price. For example, the Adjustable Bundle Set is valued at $3,916, but Nectar lists it for $1,398.

Nectar is also one of the best places to buy bedroom furniture on a budget. Their bedroom sets include bed frames, headboards, and nightstands. These discounts aren't quite as deep as the ones you'll find in the bedding bundles, with average savings of hundreds, rather than thousands, of dollars, but any saving is worth considering.

FAQs

Why are Nectar mattresses so cheap?

Part of the reason why Nectar mattresses are so cheap is that some of their materials are sourced from overseas. If you're looking for a mattress that's made in the USA, you'd be better off shopping somewhere like Saatva, though you should prepare to spend more money. When you're buying American-made, the manufacturing costs are driven up by labor costs, which in turn are driven up by living costs.

The other reason why Nectar mattresses are so cheap is that they're filled with synthetic substances, which are cheaper to produce than natural fibers are to source. If you're looking for the best organic mattress, you won't find it at Nectar.

How is a Nectar mattress shipped?

Nectar is a box mattress brand. This means that a Nectar mattress comes wrapped in plastic, vacuum-packed and compressed into cardboard boxes, and delivered to your door. Once you open the box and cut the plastic, your mattress will start to inflate to full size. I find it takes at least a few hours for a new Nectar mattress to reach its full height.

As you unbox your new Nectar mattress, you might notice a chemical sort of smell emanating from the foam. That's the smell of the mattress off-gassing as it inflates. Although the smell is typical for a box mattress, it is unpleasant. I recommend you leave your mattress for at least 24 hours before you try to sleep on it. To get rid of the smell, I suggest you close the door, open a window and switch on a fan or air purifier.

Which Nectar mattress is best for side sleepers?

The Nectar Premier Hybrid Mattress is best for side sleepers. You'll get the same solid support that you find in the Classic Foam with a bit more give to cushion your hips, knees, neck, and shoulders, and far superior edge support.

If you're still not sold on Nectar, but you know you need a new mattress, I suggest you expand your search to other brands. Saatva makes some of America's best-selling beds, including our best mattress of all time, the Saatva Classic. Sure, these mattresses are more expensive than your average Nectar mattress, but you could save hundreds of dollars with the best Saatva mattress deals.