Modern open-coil mattresses prove you don’t have to break the bank for a fantastic sleeping experience.
An open-coil mattress has a series of connected coils that provide consistent support and comfort across the mattress. The coils move as a single part, creating a bouncy and supportive sleep surface.
Open coil mattresses are cheaper than pocket spring mattresses, making them an excellent choice for those on a budget. They are also ideal for hot sleepers, providing greater breathability than pure foam mattresses.
This article reveals the best open coil mattresses in 2024 to help you choose the best mattress for your budget and lifestyle.
Open coil or pocket springs?
Before we jump into our list of the best open coil mattresses in 2024, it’s important to note that you can find entry-level pocket spring mattresses for around the same price as high-end open coil mattresses. So, which is best?
While pocket spring mattresses are generally more supportive and comfortable than open coil mattresses, at the high end of the open coil market, you will get better memory foam and inner materials than at the low end of the pocket spring market.
Both are great options, but premium open coil would be our choice unless you want superior zoned support and motion isolation, in which case pocket springs are superior.
Let’s jump in!
Giltedge Solo Memory Mattress
Pictured: Giltedge Solo Memory 4FT 6 Double Mattress
Price: £249 (double).
Firmness: Medium (best for side sleepers).
The Giltedge Solo Memory Mattress is a cheap and cheerful memory foam open coil mattress with premium features like a hand-tufted breathable outer cover that helps to regulate body temperature and Bonnel springs.
Bonnell springs have an hourglass rather than a spiral shape, giving them superior weight distribution for a comfortable sleep surface.
Firmness: Medium/soft (best for people under 135 lbs).
The Giltedge Beds Balmoral is of incredible value, with generous synthetic fibre fillings and thick 13-gauge open coil springs for support. The knitted outer cover is beautiful, and you can toss and turn without disturbing your partner, thanks to excellent motion isolation.
The mattress is hypoallergenic and turnable with handles and vents. Look no further if you want a soft, affordable mattress.
Giltedge Beds San Remo
Pictured: Giltedge Beds San Remo 4FT 6 Double Mattress
Price: £319 (double).
Firmness: Medium (best for side sleepers).
If you prefer the cushioned feel of fibre fillings over the squashy feel of foam, the Giltedge Beds San Remo is for you. This open coil Bonnel spring mattress has a plush pillowtop with synthetic fibre fillings and a soft-knitted outer cover.
Despite the low price, the San Remo has excellent motion isolation and edge support, making it a top choice for couples.
The Silentnight Classic Miracoil Memory Mattress has Silentnight’s patented Miracoil spring system, designed to provide targeted support to your body and help reduce motion transfer when you are sleeping.
The memory foam layer is designed to mould to your body shape, providing superior comfort and pressure relief, while the hypoallergenic fillings ensure a comfortable night’s sleep for allergy sufferers.
The Silentnight Miracoil Ortho is a fantastic choice for people who prefer a firm sleep surface. It combines Miracoil zoned springs with edge-to-edge support, EcoComfort fibre fillings, and a breathable airflow border.
The Damask outer cover and quilted side border give the Miracoil Ortho the look and feel of a mattress that costs twice as much.
Giltedge Beds Knightsbridge Gel Comfort
Pictured: Giltedge Beds Knightsbridge Gel Comfort 4FT 6 Double Mattress
Price: £349.
Firmness: Medium (best for side sleepers).
We end our list with a cracker! The Knightsbridge mattress gives Giltedge’s latest Flotech memory gel technology to dissipate body heat, 12.5-gauge open coil springs, and a reflex foam inner layer for enhanced support.
With breathable fabric, cooling inner materials, and a medium firmness rating, the Knightsbridge mattress is perfect for side and occasional back sleepers wanting a luxurious and comfortable sleeping experience on a budget.
