Nectar and DreamCloud are two of the most advertised bed-in-a-box brands in the UK, and both sell a pocket-spring hybrid with a 365-night trial. Here is how their mainstream hybrids compare on springs, foam, feel, trial and guarantee, with a third option from REM-Fit set out on the same terms.
Last updated: August 2026. Nectar specifications from Nectar's own product page; DreamCloud specifications from the TechRadar and Sleep Hero UK reviews.
Quick answer: Nectar Classic Hybrid is best for sleepers who want a softer medium feel (Nectar rates it 5 out of 10) in a 25 cm mattress with a long trial. DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid is best for back and front sleepers who want a firmer, taller 28 cm bed with strong edges and low partner disturbance. The REM-Fit 5000 Lux Elite is the third option: a medium-firm 25 cm hybrid built on 5000 tall premium pocket springs in two layers, topped with deep open-cell memory foam that lets air move through it rather than trapping heat, Good Housekeeping Approved 2026, with a 100-night trial (200 with a protector) and a 15-year guarantee.
Nectar vs DreamCloud vs REM-Fit: the full spec sheet
Each brand's mainstream hybrid, UK sizes. Where a brand does not publish a figure, the cell says so rather than guessing.
| Feature | NectarClassic Hybrid | DreamCloudLuxury Hybrid | REM-Fit5000 Lux Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mattress type | Hybrid, memory foam over a single layer of pocket springs | Hybrid, memory foam over a single layer of pocket springs | Hybrid, open-cell memory foam over tall pocket springs |
| Springs | 15 cm pocket springs, count not published | 15 cm pocket springs, 1,000 (per Sleep Hero) | 5000 tall premium pocket springs in two layers, running the full depth of the mattress Most springs |
| Foam type and depth | Memory foam, a support foam and a base foam; single depths not published | Memory foam, a transition foam and a support foam; single depths not published | Deep open-cell memory foam, made with an open cell structure so air passes through the foam |
| Firmness (out of 10) | Medium, 5 out of 10 (Nectar's own scale) | Medium-firm, rated 6.5 to 7.5 by reviewers | Medium-firm, 7.5 out of 10 |
| Height | 25 cm | 28 cm | 25 cm |
| Sleep trial | 365 nights | 365 nights | 100 nights, 200 with a protector |
| Guarantee | "Forever" warranty: replacement within 10 years, repair at Nectar's discretion after | "Forever" warranty: replacement within 10 years, repair at DreamCloud's discretion after | 15 years, full guarantee |
| Delivery | Free named-day delivery | Free, typically within 5 days | Free, 2 to 5 days |
| Made in | Not published | UK (per Sleep Hero) | UK (Pocket 1000); same construction across the range |
| Key award | Not named on product page | Not named in reviews | Good Housekeeping Approved 2026; Pocket 1000 is Good Housekeeping Winner 2026 |
| Foam certification | CertiPUR | Not stated in reviews | CertiPUR |
Both Nectar and DreamCloud build their hybrids on a single 15 cm layer of pocket springs under several foam layers. REM-Fit's 5000 Lux Elite uses two layers of tall pocket springs that run the full depth of the mattress, which is where the 5000 figure comes from. Compare the construction, not just the number.
Who should buy Nectar?
Buy the Nectar Classic Hybrid if you want a softer medium feel and the longest possible time to decide. Nectar rates it 5 out of 10, the softest of the three, and gives you 365 nights to return it.
The build is a memory foam comfort layer over a breathable support foam, then a single 15 cm layer of individually wrapped pocket springs on a base foam, all 25 cm deep. The cover uses cooling fibres, the foams are CertiPUR certified, and Nectar sells a firmer Premier Hybrid at 28 cm if the Classic is too soft.
The trade-off is that Nectar does not publish a spring count, so you cannot compare support on paper, and the "forever" warranty is a 10-year replacement promise followed by repair at the company's discretion. Delivery is free with named-day booking.
Who should buy DreamCloud?
Buy the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid if you sleep on your back or front, share a bed and want a taller, firmer mattress with solid edges. At 28 cm it is the deepest of the three and reviewers put it at medium-firm.
The construction is a quilted cover over a memory foam layer, a transition foam and a support foam, sitting on a single 15 cm layer of pocket springs with reinforced edges; Sleep Hero counts 1,000 springs. TechRadar scored its motion isolation 4 out of 5, so a restless partner is well contained, and the same review rated it best for people who prioritise spinal alignment.
The trade-off is heat and feel for lighter sleepers. TechRadar found it "can run a little hot at times" and scored temperature regulation 3.5 out of 5, and both reviews say it is too firm for lighter side sleepers. The 365-night trial and "forever" warranty work the same way as Nectar's.
How Nectar, DreamCloud and REM-Fit compare on what matters
Springs and support
Nectar and DreamCloud each use one 15 cm layer of pocket springs with foam above and below it. REM-Fit's 5000 Lux Elite is built on 5000 tall premium pocket springs in two layers running the full depth of the mattress, each spring moving independently under the part of the body above it, which gives finer zoning and more consistent support from edge to edge.
Comfort layer
All three put memory foam on top. Nectar and DreamCloud use standard memory foam with a cooling cover; REM-Fit uses open-cell memory foam, a deeper layer on the 5000 Lux Elite than on the rest of the range.
Feel
Nectar is the softest at a medium 5 out of 10. DreamCloud and REM-Fit are both medium-firm, with the 5000 Lux Elite at 7.5 out of 10 and multi-zoned so the shoulders sink a little further than the hips.
Cooling
Nectar and DreamCloud rely on cooling fibres in the cover over standard memory foam, and TechRadar found DreamCloud can run warm. REM-Fit changes the foam itself: its open-cell memory foam has an open structure that lets air move through the layer, so body heat is carried away rather than held against you, and the tall spring core beneath is mostly air, so the whole mattress breathes. Good Housekeeping's reviewers singled out the 5000 Lux Elite's cooling.
Trial and guarantee
Nectar and DreamCloud give 365 nights and a "forever" warranty that replaces the mattress within 10 years and repairs it at their discretion after that. REM-Fit gives 100 nights (200 when a protector is bought with the mattress) and a straightforward 15-year guarantee.
Awards
Neither Nectar's product page nor the DreamCloud reviews name a specific award. REM-Fit's 5000 Lux Elite is Good Housekeeping Approved 2026 and the Pocket 1000 is a Good Housekeeping Winner 2026.
Where REM-Fit fits
The REM-Fit 5000 Lux Elite is the like-for-like against both: a medium-firm 25 cm hybrid built on 5000 tall premium pocket springs in two layers, with a deep open-cell memory foam comfort layer on top and encapsulated edges so the whole surface is usable. The springs run the full depth of the mattress and respond individually, which gives more responsive, more consistent support than a single 15 cm spring layer sandwiched in foam, and the second layer adds stability and a more progressive feel as you settle in.
The open-cell memory foam is the part that answers the heat complaint reviewers raise about standard memory foam hybrids. Traditional memory foam has a closed cell structure that traps body heat; REM-Fit's foam is made with open cells that let air pass through the layer, so heat and moisture move away from you through the night while the foam still cushions the hips and shoulders. It sits at 7.5 out of 10 on REM-Fit's firmness scale, between Nectar's medium and DreamCloud's firmer feel, and is Good Housekeeping Approved for 2026.
If Nectar's softer feel appeals, the 3000 Supreme (medium, 6 out of 10, 3000 tall pocket springs in two layers) is the closer match among REM-Fit's pocket sprung and memory foam hybrid mattresses, and the Pocket 1000 (medium-firm, 7 out of 10, 1000 tall pocket springs, Good Housekeeping Winner 2026) is the entry point. Every REM-Fit mattress uses the same tall pocket spring and open-cell foam construction, and comes with a 15-year guarantee and free UK delivery in 2 to 5 days.
REM-Fit 5000 Lux Elite Hybrid Mattress
Medium-firm feel, 5000 tall premium pocket springs, deep breathable open-cell memory foam and a 15-year guarantee.
Shop the 5000 Lux Elite✓ 100-night trial (200 with a protector)✓ 15-year guarantee✓ Free UK delivery✓ 0% finance
Nectar vs DreamCloud vs REM-Fit: which is better value?
Value here is what you get for the years you own the mattress, not the ticket price on the day. On that measure the differences are the trial, what the guarantee actually promises, and how much of the build each brand tells you about.
Nectar and DreamCloud lead on trial length at 365 nights, and their "forever" warranties sound stronger than they are: both replace a faulty mattress within the first 10 years and then move to repair or recovering at the company's discretion. REM-Fit's trial is shorter at 100 nights, or 200 with the protector most people buy anyway, but its 15-year guarantee is a single written promise with no discretionary phase.
REM-Fit also publishes the full spring count and construction for every size, where Nectar publishes no count at all, so you can see exactly what is holding you up. All three sell direct, deliver free and collect free if you return within the trial, so the remaining difference is feel, and that is what the trial is for.
100-Night Trial
200 nights when you add a mattress protector. Free collection if it is not right.
Free UK Delivery
Delivered in 2 to 5 days. Old mattress removal available at checkout.
15-Year Guarantee
A single written guarantee, with no switch to discretionary repair.
Nectar vs DreamCloud FAQs
Last updated: August 2026
Is DreamCloud better than Nectar?
Neither is better outright. DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid is taller (28 cm), firmer and better for back and front sleepers and couples; Nectar Classic Hybrid is softer (5 out of 10) and suits side sleepers who want a cushioned medium. Both carry a 365-night trial and the same style of "forever" warranty.
What is the difference between Nectar and DreamCloud?
Feel and height. Both are memory foam hybrids built on a single 15 cm layer of pocket springs, but DreamCloud is 28 cm deep and medium-firm with reinforced edges, while Nectar's Classic Hybrid is 25 cm deep and medium. Nectar publishes a firmness rating but no spring count; DreamCloud's is quoted by reviewers at 1,000 springs.
Which is firmer, Nectar or DreamCloud?
DreamCloud. Reviewers rate the Luxury Hybrid between 6.5 and 7.5 out of 10, while Nectar rates its Classic Hybrid at 5. The REM-Fit 5000 Lux Elite sits at 7.5, close to DreamCloud, but on 5000 tall pocket springs rather than a single 15 cm layer.
Does DreamCloud sleep hot?
It can. TechRadar's UK review found the Luxury Hybrid "can run a little hot at times" and scored its temperature regulation 3.5 out of 5, because standard memory foam holds warmth. Open-cell memory foam, as used on every REM-Fit hybrid, is designed to let air pass through the foam instead.
Is Nectar good for side sleepers?
Yes, the Classic Hybrid's medium 5 out of 10 feel gives the shoulders and hips room to sink, which side sleepers generally need. Heavier side sleepers may find it too soft over time, in which case a medium hybrid on tall pocket springs, such as the REM-Fit 3000 Supreme, holds its shape better.
Do Nectar and DreamCloud do a sleep trial?
Yes. Both offer a 365-night home trial with free collection if you return the mattress. REM-Fit offers 100 nights as standard, extended to 200 nights when a mattress protector is bought with the mattress.
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