• Home
  • Mattress advice
    • How to choose a mattress
    • Best Mattresses beginners guide
    • Memory foam v pocket spring mattresses - which is best?
    • 6 tips for buying the best pocket spring mattress
    • 5 tips for buying the best memory foam mattress
    • The 5 questions you need to answer before buying a bed
    • Is an orthopedic mattress the best for a bad back?
  • Best mattresses
    • 10 of the best mattresses of 2020 and 2021
    • By type >
      • 6 best pocket sprung mattresses 2020 and 2021
      • 6 best memory foam mattresses 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best latex mattresses 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best pillow top mattresses 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best bed in a box 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best hybrid mattresses 2020 and 2021
    • By brand >
      • By brand - A to E >
        • Casper Mattress
        • 5 best Dormeo mattresses 2020 and 2021
        • Dunlopillo mattresses
        • Emma Mattress
        • Ergoflex Mattress
        • Eve Mattress
      • By brand - F to R >
        • Hypnos mattresses >
          • The Premier Inn Hypnos Mattress
          • 5 best Hypnos mattresses 2020 and 2021
        • Nectar Sleep Mattress
        • OTTY mattresses
      • By brand - S to Z >
        • 5 best Sealy mattresses 2020 and 2021
        • 5 best Silentnight mattresses 2020 and 2021
        • Simba Sleep mattresses >
          • Simba Hybrid Mattress
          • Simba Hybrid Pro Mattress
        • Sleepeezee mattresses
        • Tempur mattresses
        • 5 best Vispring mattresses 2020 and 2021
    • Specialist mattresses >
      • 10 best cot mattresses for baby's beds 2020 and 2021
      • 7 mattresses for heavy people 2020 and 2021
      • Best mattresses for back pain and bad backs 2020 and 2021
      • Best mattresses for arthritis 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best wool mattresses 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best kids mattresses 2020 and 2021
    • By firmness >
      • 5 best soft mattresses 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best medium firm mattresses 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best firm mattresses 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best orthopedic/orthopaedic mattresses 2020 and 2021
    • By sleeping position >
      • 5 best mattresses for side sleepers 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best mattresses for front/stomach sleepers 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best mattresses for back sleepers 2020 and 2021
    • By price >
      • 5 best cheap mattresses under £200 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best cheap beds 2020 and 2021
      • 6 of the best mattresses with a free trial 2020 and 2021
      • 5 cheap memory foam mattresses 2020 and 2021
    • By size >
      • 6 of the best emperor mattresses, beds, bedsteads and divans 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best zip link beds and mattresses 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best small single mattresses 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best single beds and single mattresses 2020 and 2021
      • 6 best single memory foam mattresses 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best small double mattresses 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best queen size beds and queen mattresses 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best double beds 2020 and 2021
  • Best Beds
    • Divan base or bedstead - which is best?
    • Day beds, sofa beds and guest beds >
      • 5 best sofa beds 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best air beds 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best day beds 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best guest beds 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best trundle beds 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best chair beds and single sofa beds 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best folding beds 2020 and 2021
    • Bunk beds >
      • 5 of the best bunk beds with desks 2020 and 2021
      • 6 of the best bunk beds 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best double bunk beds 2020 and 2021
    • Wooden, metal and fabric bedframes >
      • 5 of the best wooden beds 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best metal beds 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best sleigh beds 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best white beds 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best leather beds 2020 and 2021
    • Storage beds >
      • 6 of the best ottoman beds and storage beds 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best single beds with storage and single ottoman beds 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best double ottoman beds and double beds with storage 2020 and 2021
    • Specialist beds >
      • 6 best adjustable beds 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best TV beds 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best cheap headboards 2020 and 2021
  • Duvets, pillows & bedding
    • Duvets and blankets >
      • 5 of the best duvets for summer and winter 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best electric blankets and heated blankets 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best weighted blankets 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best bedspreads 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best blankets and throws 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best wool blankets and wool throws 2020 and 2021
    • Pillows and pillowcases >
      • 5 of the best pillows 2020 and 2021
      • 6 best silk pillowcases 2020 and 2021
    • Bedding, sheets and toppers >
      • 5 of the best bedding sets 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best fitted sheets 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best mattress protectors 2020 and 2021
      • Which are the best mattress toppers?
    • Other guides >
      • 5 best silk pyjamas 2020 and 2021
      • Which is the best type of carpet material?
  • Retailers
    • 10 best places to buy cheap mattresses and divan beds under £500, £200 or £100
    • 10 of the best mattress retailers online 2020 and 2021
    • Buying a John Lewis & Partners mattress - 5 top tips for 2020 and 2021
  • About
    • About
    • Disclaimer
    • Plagiarism advice
    • Press/PR
    • Privacy policy
The Best Mattresses Guide

Simple advice on the UK’s best mattresses and beds

This site uses cookies - see our privacy policy. Ads & links in bold may give us a small payment from the seller, at no cost to the buyer. However, this never affects our views - if we like it, we recommend it.

Otty mattresses - reviews, awards, discounts and buying guide

OTTY January 2021 Sale: up to 35% off
OTTY are one of the newer names in the mattress market, but they're certainly worth considering if you want a mid-priced and highly regarded mattress. 

They get very positive reviews, have won lots of awards and are a little cheaper than several of their competitors. Plus, they offer a free trial period and a long warranty.
Otty logo

What type of mattresses do Otty make?

OTTY are one of those 'bed in a box' mattress brands which come squashed up in a box, which makes it easier to get them upstairs without destroying your banisters. Unlike a lot of 'bed in a box' brands OTTY will actually take away your old mattress for a fee. 

Unlike 'traditional' brands, they have a very small range of mattresses. Personally, I find this quite appealing as mattress buying is pretty baffling when a company has dozens of seemingly identical white rectangles for you to choose from. 

The range has changed a bit in recent months, so there are now four OTTY mattresses:
  • The OTTY Aura Hybrid Mattress is the cheapest model (£499 for a double)
  • The OTTY Hybrid Mattress and the OTTY Pure Hybrid Bamboo & Charcoal Mattress are the mid-priced models (£699). The OTTY Hybrid Mattress is sometimes called the OTTY Original and is the most famous of their mattresses.
  • The OTTY Pure Plus Hybrid Bamboo & Charcoal Premium Mattress is the most expensive model (£899) and the one with the longest title...

As you'll have noticed all of OTTY's mattresses are what are known as 'hybrid' mattresses, meaning that they use both springs and foam. The gist of it is that pocket springs are what most of us are used to sleeping on, but that foam mattresses offer consistent support and are better for people with allergies as they don't gather dust. 

(A fascinating sidebar for mattress historians: previously OTTY sold two other mattresses called OTTY Essential and OTTY Flex. As far as I can tell, the OTTY Essential has been replaced with the OTTY Aura Hybrid Mattress whilst the OTTY Flex is not currently for sale on the OTTY website and doesn't seem to have been replaced with a like-for-like mattress)

So what's the difference between OTTY's four current mattresses?
  • The more expensive OTTY mattresses are deeper than the cheaper ones. However, even The OTTY Aura Hybrid Mattress (the cheapest one) is 23cm deep which is certainly not a thin mattress. Most decent mattresses are about 20-30cm deep.
  • The more expensive OTTY mattresses have more springs. A higher spring count is seen as a more important thing if you are heavier or larger than average. The cheapest OTTY mattress has 1000 springs whilst the mid-priced mattresses have 2000 springs and the most expensive one has 4000 springs. Don't get too excited by the 4000 figure though - there's a limit to how many springs you can fit on one layer, so the poshest mattress actually uses a layer of normal sized springs alongside a layer of mini springs for a bit of extra comfort. The larger springs will do most of the heavy lifting (no offence).
  • Two of the OTTY mattresses use bamboo and charcoal because of their 'natural antibacterial properties' whilst the other two use more conventional materials.
  • Another slight difference between the four mattresses is how firm they are. According to OTTY, the two mattresses which use bamboo and charcoal are 6.5/10 with 10 being firm and 1 being soft. Their cheapest mattress is 6/10, so ever so slightly softer whilst the OTTY Hybrid mattress is 7/10 meaning it is slightly firmer. ​

What reviews do customers give Otty mattresses?

You might get the impression online that every mattress brand has endless 5/5 reviews, so it's worth digging a little deeper.

We did a mini league table of TrustPilot reviews for some of the biggest mattress brands and found that OTTY was right near the top (according to the Trust Score, as of January 2021).

Here's the full list, in case you're interested:
  1. Ergoflex - 4.7/5 
  2. Brook + Wilde - 4.6/5 
  3. Dormeo - 4.6/5 
  4. Dunlopillo - 4.6/5 
  5. Emma Mattress - 4.6/5 
  6. OTTY - 4.5/5 
  7. Eve Sleep - 4.5/5 
  8. Simba Sleep - 4.5/5 
  9. Nectar Sleep - 4.3/5 
  10. Casper - 4.3/5 
  11. Sleepeezee - 4.2/5
  12. DreamCloud - 4.2/5 
  13. Silentnight 4.2/5 ​
  14. Tempur - 3.7/5​
  15. Mammoth - 3.2/5 
  16. Sealy - 3.2/5
  17. Happy Beds - 3.2/5 
  18. Harrison Spinks (manufacturers of the John Lewis & Partners Natural Collection, Somnus and Herdy Sleep) - 3/5
  19. Hypnos Beds - 2.9/5 

It's worth bearing in mind that the OTTY score was for the whole brand, rather than for a specific mattress and that they've changed their range quite recently. See our beginners guide for more details and explanation of these scores. Several brands don't seem to be on TrustPilot, so this isn't an exhaustive list.

Elsewhere, OTTY's Hybrid mattress was scoring 4.1/5 on Amazon when I checked. 

Which awards have Otty mattresses won?

OTTY picked up a prestigious award in 2018 at the UK's Bed Industry Awards when it was named Small Online Bed Retailer of the Year. For those who don't follow such events as closely as me, that's the main industry awards and it was something of a big deal when they won. 

There are also an impressive list of awards on OTTY's own website, including prizes from Expert Reviews, Real Homes, Which? and Good Housekeeping. It's worth noting that all four of them were testing the OTTY Hybrid, rather than the other three mattresses. That's not to say that the others aren't any good, just that there's more information available on the OTTY Hybrid. It's also included in a 'best mattress' list by the Evening Standard.

What guarantee does Otty offer?

OTTY offer a ten year warranty on all their mattresses - even the cheapest one. That's similar to several of their rival 'bed in a box' brands but longer than warranties offered by lots of other big name 'traditional' mattress manufacturers. 

You'll find the cheapest mattresses come with a year or two's warranty, whilst most offer between 5 and 10 years. There are exceptions, such as posh brand Vispring which offers up to 30 years. Meanwhile, 'bed in a box' brand Nectar Sleep (£549) offer a 'forever guarantee'. ​

Needless to say, there are terms and conditions attached to warranties so please read the small print first.

OTTY also offer a very appealing 100 night trial on all their mattresses. You pay for the mattress and can get a refund if 'you are not 100% satisfied'. Again, it's important that you read the terms and conditions but it does mean that you can really see if a mattress is right for you. Similar offers and trials are offered by a number of OTTY's rivals (e.g. Simba, Emma) whilst Nectar Sleep offer a 365 night trial. 

Where can I buy Otty mattresses? do they offer discount codes?

OTTY mostly sell direct but you can also buy OTTY via Amazon.  It's worth checking both to see which is offering the best discount. When I checked, the best price was from OTTY direct. We'll add discounts and deals at the top of this page when we find them.
Search OTTY deals at Otty.com
Search OTTY price at Amazon.co.uk

What are the best alternatives to Otty mattresses? 

Rivals include:
  • Brook + Wilde Lux mattress - £749 - a hybrid mattress which comes in soft, medium, firm or extra firm. Has two layers of springs as well as foam. Like OTTY, you get a 100 night trial period and a 10 year guarantee. TrustPilot reviews are averaging 4.6/5 at the time of writing.
**Brook + Wilde January Sale: 30% off £500+ until 18/01/21**
Brook and Wilde Lux Mattress
Brook + Wilde's Lux mattress has four different firmness options

  • ​The Simba Hybrid - £799 - medium-firm mattress which claims to have won 'more awards, from more experts' than other mattress brands. 200 night trial, 10 year guarantee. Uses springs and foam but the springs are very small so are more for comfort than support. Currently scoring 4.3/5 on Amazon and 4.5/5 on TrustPilot.
**Simba Sale: 25% off until 9am on 20/01/21**
Simba hybrid closeup
Reviews of the Simba Sleep mattress are very good

Rivals to the OTTY Flex include:
  • Nectar Memory Foam Mattress - £549 - medium/firm mattress which comes with a massive 365 night trial period and a 'forever' guarantee (check the Ts and Cs of course). Brand scores 4.3/5 on TrustPilot.
**Nectar January Sale: £125 off any size mattress + 2 free pillows + free delivery + 30% off bedding until 19/01/21**
Nectar Sleep mattress on bedstead
Nectar's big selling point is a 365 night trial and 'forever' warranty

  • ​​Ergoflex 5G - £739 - medium/firm. Home trial is only 30 days, but comes with a 10 year guarantee and outstanding average TrustPilot score of 4.7/5 at the time of writing.
Ergoflex 5G mattress on floor
Ergoflex is another bed in a box with outstanding reviews

Related Guides From The Best Mattresses Guide

Mattress with colourful bed cover

10 of the best mattress retailers

Where to start your search for good quality beds and mattresses in the UK​
Model of a journalist

10 of the best mattresses of 2020/2021

10 mattresses which have won awards and rave reviews 
Teddy bear on a quilted mattress

Best mattresses beginners' guide

Advice for those suffering from mattress muddlement​

Buying advice

Beginners' guide
​
Best retailers
Cheap retailers
Divan or bedstead?
​
How to choose a mattress
​John Lewis mattresses
​Memory foam or springs?

Best mattresses

Top 10 mattresses
Arthritis
Back sleepers​
Bed in a box
Best for bad backs
​Cheap mattresses
Cheap memory foam
​Emperor mattresses
​Best firm mattresses
Mattresses with free trials
​
Front sleepers
​Best for heavy people
​Hybrid mattresses
​Kids mattresses
Best latex mattresses
Medium firm mattresses
Top 5 memory foam
​Pillow top mattresses
Pocket sprung mattresses
​
Queen size mattresses
​Side sleepers
​Single mattresses
​
Single memory foam
​Small double mattresses
​Small single mattresses
Best soft mattresses
Wool mattresses
Zip link mattresses


Other guides

​Adjustable beds
Air beds
​Best bedding
Bedspreads
Blankets/throws
​Bunk beds
​Bunk bed with desk
Best carpets
Chair beds
​Cheap beds
Cot bed mattresses
​Day beds
Double beds
Double bunk beds
Double storage beds
Duvets
​Electric blankets
​Fitted sheets
Folding beds
Guest beds
Headboards
Mattress protectors
​Metal beds
Ottoman beds
Pillows
​Silk pillowcases
Silk pyjamas
​
Sleigh beds
​5 best sofa beds
Best toppers
Trundle beds
TV beds
Weighted blankets
White beds
​Wooden beds
​
​




Brands

Casper
Dormeo
Dunlopillo
Emma
Ergoflex
Eve
Hypnos
Nectar
OTTY
Sealy
Silentnight
Simba
Sleepeezee
Tempur
Vispring

About

Disclaimer
Privacy policy
​Advice for plagiarists
​
While we endeavour to keep the information on this website up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose - please see our disclaimer for more details. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 
© COPYRIGHT 2021. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
  • Home
  • Mattress advice
    • How to choose a mattress
    • Best Mattresses beginners guide
    • Memory foam v pocket spring mattresses - which is best?
    • 6 tips for buying the best pocket spring mattress
    • 5 tips for buying the best memory foam mattress
    • The 5 questions you need to answer before buying a bed
    • Is an orthopedic mattress the best for a bad back?
  • Best mattresses
    • 10 of the best mattresses of 2020 and 2021
    • By type >
      • 6 best pocket sprung mattresses 2020 and 2021
      • 6 best memory foam mattresses 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best latex mattresses 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best pillow top mattresses 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best bed in a box 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best hybrid mattresses 2020 and 2021
    • By brand >
      • By brand - A to E >
        • Casper Mattress
        • 5 best Dormeo mattresses 2020 and 2021
        • Dunlopillo mattresses
        • Emma Mattress
        • Ergoflex Mattress
        • Eve Mattress
      • By brand - F to R >
        • Hypnos mattresses >
          • The Premier Inn Hypnos Mattress
          • 5 best Hypnos mattresses 2020 and 2021
        • Nectar Sleep Mattress
        • OTTY mattresses
      • By brand - S to Z >
        • 5 best Sealy mattresses 2020 and 2021
        • 5 best Silentnight mattresses 2020 and 2021
        • Simba Sleep mattresses >
          • Simba Hybrid Mattress
          • Simba Hybrid Pro Mattress
        • Sleepeezee mattresses
        • Tempur mattresses
        • 5 best Vispring mattresses 2020 and 2021
    • Specialist mattresses >
      • 10 best cot mattresses for baby's beds 2020 and 2021
      • 7 mattresses for heavy people 2020 and 2021
      • Best mattresses for back pain and bad backs 2020 and 2021
      • Best mattresses for arthritis 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best wool mattresses 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best kids mattresses 2020 and 2021
    • By firmness >
      • 5 best soft mattresses 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best medium firm mattresses 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best firm mattresses 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best orthopedic/orthopaedic mattresses 2020 and 2021
    • By sleeping position >
      • 5 best mattresses for side sleepers 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best mattresses for front/stomach sleepers 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best mattresses for back sleepers 2020 and 2021
    • By price >
      • 5 best cheap mattresses under £200 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best cheap beds 2020 and 2021
      • 6 of the best mattresses with a free trial 2020 and 2021
      • 5 cheap memory foam mattresses 2020 and 2021
    • By size >
      • 6 of the best emperor mattresses, beds, bedsteads and divans 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best zip link beds and mattresses 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best small single mattresses 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best single beds and single mattresses 2020 and 2021
      • 6 best single memory foam mattresses 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best small double mattresses 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best queen size beds and queen mattresses 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best double beds 2020 and 2021
  • Best Beds
    • Divan base or bedstead - which is best?
    • Day beds, sofa beds and guest beds >
      • 5 best sofa beds 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best air beds 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best day beds 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best guest beds 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best trundle beds 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best chair beds and single sofa beds 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best folding beds 2020 and 2021
    • Bunk beds >
      • 5 of the best bunk beds with desks 2020 and 2021
      • 6 of the best bunk beds 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best double bunk beds 2020 and 2021
    • Wooden, metal and fabric bedframes >
      • 5 of the best wooden beds 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best metal beds 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best sleigh beds 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best white beds 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best leather beds 2020 and 2021
    • Storage beds >
      • 6 of the best ottoman beds and storage beds 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best single beds with storage and single ottoman beds 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best double ottoman beds and double beds with storage 2020 and 2021
    • Specialist beds >
      • 6 best adjustable beds 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best TV beds 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best cheap headboards 2020 and 2021
  • Duvets, pillows & bedding
    • Duvets and blankets >
      • 5 of the best duvets for summer and winter 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best electric blankets and heated blankets 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best weighted blankets 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best bedspreads 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best blankets and throws 2020 and 2021
      • 5 best wool blankets and wool throws 2020 and 2021
    • Pillows and pillowcases >
      • 5 of the best pillows 2020 and 2021
      • 6 best silk pillowcases 2020 and 2021
    • Bedding, sheets and toppers >
      • 5 of the best bedding sets 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best fitted sheets 2020 and 2021
      • 5 of the best mattress protectors 2020 and 2021
      • Which are the best mattress toppers?
    • Other guides >
      • 5 best silk pyjamas 2020 and 2021
      • Which is the best type of carpet material?
  • Retailers
    • 10 best places to buy cheap mattresses and divan beds under £500, £200 or £100
    • 10 of the best mattress retailers online 2020 and 2021
    • Buying a John Lewis & Partners mattress - 5 top tips for 2020 and 2021
  • About
    • About
    • Disclaimer
    • Plagiarism advice
    • Press/PR
    • Privacy policy