The Best Cooling Mattresses For Hot Sleepers 2026

In search of the most recommended cooling mattresses on offer? Our product experts have put together this comprehensive list of the best mattresses for a cooler, fresher night’s sleep. For more information on what exactly makes a cooling mattress, you can read our Cooling Mattress Buying Guide.

What did we consider?

While everyone’s perfect night’s sleep is different, there are a number of things that make up the best cooling mattress. Here’s what we considered when choosing our favourites:

Innovation & effectiveness

Cooling mattress features have become more and more impressive as sleep technology has developed. We’ve researched and tested the most exciting cooling materials that mattress brands have created.

Customer reviews

There’s no one better to ask how good a mattress is than the people who have been sleeping on it! We take our customers’ opinions on our mattresses very seriously and have delved into their take on our cooling mattresses.

Popularity

Possibly the most obvious proof of a mattress being the best is that lots of people want one! Night sweats, hot flashes or simply preferring a cold bed can be relevant to a huge amount of people, so we offer a huge range of cooling mattresses.

Value for money

While we offer a variety of mattresses at different prices, everyone loves a bargain. We strive to get you the best deals possible on your cooling mattress, so if you can get a super effective, cooler night's sleep for as cheap as possible, we count that as a win!

The Top 6 Cooling Mattresses For Hot Sleepers

Taking these factors into account, here are our product experts' picks for the six best mattresses for a cooler night's sleep in 2026. And remember, you can try any of these mattresses with our 100 Night Sleep Trial!

Coolflex® Hybrid ICE Mattress

The best 'all-rounder' cooling mattress

• Cool gel memory foam infused with gel microbeads draws heat away from your body, while enhanced airflow keeps the foam continuously cool.
• Pocket springs and a medium firm feel offer orthopaedic levels of support, with clever ‘support zones’ that provide targeted pressure relief exactly where you need it.
• Pillow top style gives a hotel-style luxurious feel, with a striking dark grey colour and modern design.
• Arrives rolled and boxed for total convenience.

Simba Hybrid® Pro Mattress

The most innovative cooling mattress

• Graphite Infused Simbatex® Cooling Foam and Simbatex® Open Cell Cooling Foam layers provide uncompromised cooling properties. The graphite actively and continuously draws heat away from your body, while the open-cell structure promotes fresh air circulation.
• Thirty times the airflow of regular memory foam.
• Soft wool acts as a climate control unit, absorbing and releasing the perfect amount of heat.
• Aerocoil® Microsprings provide exceptional pressure relief with orthopaedic support.
• The removable cover makes for easy cleaning and a super hygienic sleeping environment.
• Also available with our 100 Night Sleep Trial.

SleepSoul Heaven 1000 Pocket Gel Pillow Top Mattress

The best value cooling mattress

• The cheapest on our list - excellent value for money and boasts several awards, including a Which? Best Buy.
• Features Cool Gel Memory Foam in its luxurious pillow top layer, encased in a breathable knitted cover for additional refreshment.
• Two generous layers of Cool Gel Memory Foam contour to your body, hugging you in support and cooling properties.
• Individual pocket springs and a medium tension for targeted support, ideal for any sleeping position.
• Also the best cooling mattress for the menopause and hot flashes

SleepSoul Wish 3000 Series Pocket Cool Gel Mattress

The most supportive cooling mattress

• Medium-firm pocket springs target key areas of your body, ensuring maximum support to your spine. This cooling mattress is perfect for back sleepers or anyone who wants extra support at night.
• A deep layer of cool gel memory foam actively draws heat away from your body, regulating your temperature and is immediately cool to the touch.
• A soft knitted cover further enhances air circulation throughout the entire mattress, keeping your sleeping environment fresher and cooler.

MLILY®? Summit Ortho 2800 Cool Gel Hybrid Mattress

The most popular cooling mattress

• Features medium firm pocket springs to provide targeted support to key areas of your body, helping to align your spine for a healthier sleeping posture. Also features hybrid mini springs for enhanced support.
• A deep layer of M-Luxe Cool Gel memory foam gently moulds to your body, providing cooling pressure-relief at every point of contact.
• A gel-infused quilted sleep surface actively draws heat away from your body and offers an instantly cooling effect as soon as you lie down.
• Arrives vacuum-packed, rolled, and boxed, making it easy to get your new mattress up to your bedroom and set up for your perfect night's sleep.

Beautyrest Boutique Providence 2600 Mattress

The most luxurious cooling mattress

• If you’re looking to make a real investment, we’d recommend this luxurious hybrid mattress, featuring pocket springs, memory foam, soft white fibres AND Staycool™ Gel.
• One of the deepest mattresses available at 37cm depth, this mattress is ideal if you have a low bed frame, or want to climb up into bed at the end of the day. This 37cm height is thanks to layers and layers of sleep-enhancing materials.
• A layer of Staycool™ Gel is sandwiched between two layers of memory foam, ensuring full body-hugging pressure relief and active temperature regulation.
• Hypoallergenic properties make this mattress ideal for seasonal allergy sufferers, particularly in the summer months.