Awara Mattress Review for 2024, Expert Tested

Who I Recommend the Awara Natural Hybrid For: 

• Eco-friendly shoppers – The Awara’s multiple third-party environmental certifications show the company’s determination to go greener, making it a good option for eco-friendly shoppers.

• Combination sleepers – This bed is a breeze to change positions on, so if you’re a combo sleeper, I’d recommend it.

• Couples – This mattress has a lot of excellent qualities that couples can benefit from, including lots of bounce, which is helpful during intimacy for a better experience.

Who I Don’t Recommend the Awara Natural Hybrid For: 

• Very hot sleepers – The Awara isn’t as cooling as other mattresses I’ve tested. Based on the results of my cooling test, I think those who run very hot at night should take a look at our top cooling beds instead.

• Shoppers looking for a memory foam bed – Some people love the slow-moving feel of memory foam. However, this bed swaps out memory foam for latex. If you have your heart set on a memory foam mattress, there are many other great choices out there.

Customer Reviews of the Awara Natural Hybrid

With over 1,600 reviews, the Awara Natural Hybrid has earned 4.7 out of 5 stars on the company’s website. Many consumers love how comfortable the mattress is, and one even said it was a “life changer.” Those who weren’t as happy with their purchase cited the lack of edge support, while others stated that it wasn’t firm enough for them. 

Testing the Awara Natural Hybrid

Sleep Advisor’s Testing Methodology

I tested the Awara Natural Hybrid mattress to better evaluate who should (and shouldn’t) get this mattress.

My tests involved a combination of hands-on evaluations and data tools to see how effective this bed was in different categories like support, pressure relief, motion isolation, edge support, cooling, and bounce. As part of my testing, I also evaluated this mattress for each sleeping position, including on my side, back, and stomach. 

To learn more about our testing methodology, visit our product review process page. 

Firmness & Feel 

Firmness Scale: 7/10

Mattress firmness is a representation of how soft or hard a mattress feels. While this is subjective, it does help provide a general overview of what most people can expect from a bed.

I rated the Awara Natural Hybrid mattress a 7 out of 10 on our firmness scale, where 1 is the softest and 10 is the firmest. This rating means we consider the Awara to have a slightly firmer feel to it.

How Does the Awara Natural Hybrid Feel?

This Awara mattress is firmer than I would normally like, but it offers enough contouring to still be comfortable on my back and stomach. Conversely, it was a little too firm for my side. Those who like firmer beds should be a big fan of this one.

Sleeping Positions for Different Body Types

According to a chat representative from Awara, a queen-size Natural Hybrid mattress can support up to 1,000 pounds (500 pounds per side).

Side Sleepers

Back Sleepers

Stomach Sleepers

To help evaluate a mattress for pressure relief, I used what’s called a “pressure map” to get real data on whether a mattress is creating or eliminating pressure while on my back and side since these positions rely on pressure relief the most. Maps that are blue and green are good; this means there’s little to no pressure. Lots of red and yellow mean there is pressure. 

The Awara was great on my back — like really great. The pressure relief map showed only blue and green, which matched my personal experience. There was a little more yellow on the side, which goes with how I felt when I was on it.

Even though the pressure map reading for side sleeping wasn’t terrible, I still took off a point because I think the Awara’s firmer feel won’t make it as great for these sleepers.

Learn More: Best Mattresses for Pressure Relief

Is the Awara Natural Hybrid Good for Pain Relief?

I think the Awara could be helpful for some people with back pain, but hip and shoulder pain might be worse on this firmer bed.

The Awara delivers support through a combination of organic latex and a sturdy innerspring base. My testing of the Awara’s support system looked at how well my heaviest areas were lifted in each sleeping position. I also considered its firmness rating and how tall the support layer is. 

Overall, this bed performed well in each sleeping position. Even though there was some slight dipping while on my stomach, it wasn’t significant enough to take off a point. The Awara also has a higher firmness rating (7 out of 10) coupled with an 8-high coil unit. Based on this info, I gave the Awara Natural Hybrid a perfect score for support.

If you can’t stand getting jostled awake every time your bedmate adjusts, then strong motion isolation is a valuable performance feature. As you can imagine, it’s especially helpful for couples.

To test this, my colleague, Corey, and I got onto the mattress to see how the bed responded to one of us moving around. We also used a seismograph app to see how much motion transfer was actually happening. 

This mattress was a big surprise to me. Usually, latex hybrids are worse at motion isolation because latex and coils are so bouncy that they don’t absorb movement as much as memory foam does. However, the Awara exceeded my expectations. The seismograph showed little disturbance when rolling normally. The bigger spikes you see in the picture are when I was applying a lot of pressure close to the app. There was nearly zero motion disturbance when rolling and not much when Corey sat on the side and bounced. 

I gave this bed a 4 out of 5, however, because of those spikes and considering latex hybrids are more buoyant, I expect a memory foam mattress would give you even more motion isolation.

While I consider how the bed feels, I also use a temperature gun to get some real data on how well a mattress regulates temperature. To start, I took an initial temperature reading of the Awara, which came to 68.3 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, I lay on the bed for five minutes and took a temperature reading, which was 79.4 degrees. I then lay down for another five minutes, and that last temperature reading after 10 minutes on the bed was 80.7 degrees.

At first, the Awara felt cool. Given how it felt, the low start temperature, and the materials, I had high hopes. After five minutes, however, the temperature jumped 11 degrees, followed by another 1-degree increase at 10 minutes, which is why it only got a 3.5 in this category.

The Awara should be fine for those who don’t get hot or only mildly hot, but I wouldn’t recommend it for truly hot sleepers.

Sure, you might assume a bouncy mattress is only beneficial for kids who want to jump on their bed, but it’s actually helpful for adults too. More buoyancy aids repositioning so you don’t feel so stuck, which is useful for combination sleepers, people with limited mobility, and sexually active couples. 

To test this, I dropped a 10-pound medicine ball on the Awara and jumped on it. I also considered how easy it was to change positions.

Not surprisingly, the Awara excelled in this category, which is common for latex hybrids since latex and coils are naturally bouncy. The medicine ball bounced right back and it was easy to change positions. Based on these results, it was a no-brainer to give the Awara a 5 out of 5 here.

Edge support helps people utilize the full space of the bed for sleeping, which is another useful feature for couples so they can spread out. It also leaves you feeling secure if you like to sit on the edge or need something strong to help you get out of bed. 

I tested the Awara’s edge support by lying on the side for a minute and then sitting and bending over like I was tying my shoes for a minute. I felt very secure when sitting, lying, and bending over; there was hardly any dipping.

Corey tested this as well and agreed with my findings. This helped earn the Awara a perfect score in this category. 

This category evaluates how well the brand and/or mattress stand out. In the case of the Awara, it’s marketed as an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic mattresses like memory foam. In this regard, it definitely delivers, with multiple third-party certifications to back up its sustainability. 

It also comes with handles that make it easier to move around, which I consider a standout feature to have. The only reason I gave the Awara a 4.5 here is because the brand charges extra for white glove delivery.

Customer service is particularly important for online mattress shopping, so we factor it into our mattress reviews. Awara has a leg up on the competition in their customer policies, which include an industry-leading 365-night trial and Forever warranty. You can get in touch with reps from the brand via email, phone, or live chat seven days a week. 

While the multiple contact methods are helpful, I deducted a point from the score here because their online chat feature asks you all these other unnecessary questions before actually answering the question you asked in the first place. As a customer, I would find that a little frustrating if I’m just getting to know the brand and product.

So what makes a mattress good for couples? To our team at Sleep Advisor, it’s a bed that performs well in specific categories, including overall support, edge support, cooling, bounce, and motion isolation. We also consider the bed’s firmness rating and the weight limit.

The Awara has a good weight limit that should accommodate most couples, and it tested well in most of the performance categories. I only docked a point here because it was less impressive at cooling, and its slightly firmer feel may limit how well it can work for both partners.

Preference-Based Features

Bed in a Box

The Awara arrives at your doorstep via contactless delivery, rolled and compressed in weatherproof packaging. Set-up should be quick and easy, thanks to the four built-in handles.

Eco-Conscious Materials

From the cover to the base, Awara is one of the most eco-friendly beds you’ll find on the market. The bed features organic materials and multiple environmentally friendly certifications.

Adjustable Base Compatible

This bed is suitable for any base with a solid foundation, including box springs, slated platforms, or adjustable bases.

Construction: What’s Inside the Awara Natural Hybrid? 

The Awara Natura Hybrid stands a total of 10 inches high, and including its top and bottom covers, it comes with four layers. 

• The Awara’s quilted cover previously contained cotton but is now made with rayon from bamboo along with New Zealand wool just beneath that.
• The organic latex layer is 2 inches thick and is designed for optimal support, pressure relief, and long-term use.
• The 8-inch coils are the bed’s primary support unit. They also deliver airflow and are individually wrapped to dampen motion transfer across the bed. There are also thicker coils along the perimeter to assist with edge support.
• Lastly, you have the lower cover to keep everything steady. This cover also contains handles to make the mattress easier to move.

Unboxing & Off-Gassing

The Awara ships to your home rolled and compressed into a box, so it may need up to 24 hours to take shape before you lie on it. Setting it up should be easy as the bed has front and side handles for moving the mattress. You can place it on your bed foundation as soon as you unpack it, allowing it to decompress right on the foundation. 

The Awara Natural Hybrid mattress doesn’t feature materials commonly known for off-gassing. However, the bed might still have that new-mattress odor, so you may want to let it vent for a few hours if you’re sensitive to smells. 

Certifications

• Eco-Friendly Certifications – This product was certified by OEKO-TEX®, which evaluates textiles at all processing levels for acceptable levels of hazardous chemicals and flame retardants. The mattress is also certified by the Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS), Global Organic Textille Standard (GOTS), Forest Stewardship Council, and Wools of New Zealand.

Coupons, Trials, Warranties, and Shipping

Awara Natural Hybrid Sizes & Prices

Awara Natural Hybrid FAQs

Awara Natural Hybrid vs. Other Mattress Brands

	Awara Mattress	WinkBeds EcoCloud Mattress	Avocado Green Mattress
Rating	4.3	4.0	4.4
Firmness	Medium-firm: 6/10	Medium: 5.5/10	Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Material	Latex	Latex	Hybrid
Cooling	—	—
Warranty	Limited lifetime warranty	Lifetime warranty	25-year limited warranty
Shipping	Free shipping	Free shipping	Free shipping
Trial Period	365 nights	120 nights	365 nights
Best For	Seniors, Stomach Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Side Sleepers	Back Sleepers, Side Sleepers	Back Sleepers, Hot Sleepers, Side Sleepers
	Check Price	Check Price	Check Price

Who I Recommend the WinkBed EcoCloud For

• People with allergies
• Couples
• Average-weight people

Who I Recommend the Avocado Green For

• Vegan shoppers
• Back sleepers
• Those looking for affordable luxury

Read our in-depth Avocado Green mattress review.

Awara Natural Hybrid vs. Other Awara Models

	Awara Mattress	Awara Premier Natural Hybrid Mattress
Rating	4.3	4.8
Firmness	Medium-firm: 6/10	Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Material	Latex	Latex
Cooling	—
Warranty	Limited lifetime warranty	Lifetime Warranty
Shipping	Free shipping	Free shipping
Trial Period	365 nights	365 Nights
Best For	Seniors, Stomach Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Side Sleepers	Back Sleepers, Hot Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers
	Check Price	Check Price

Who I Recommend the Awara Premier Natural Hybrid For

• Couples
• Heavy side sleepers
• Hot sleepers

Read our full Awara Premier Natural Hybrid review.