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Top Cooling Mattress for Hot Sleepers

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By Clarissa Vanner

Do you suffer from night sweats or hot flashes? You’re not alone. Luckily, there are simple things you can do to cool down at night, such as lowering your thermostat and buying bedding made of breathable fabrics like linen, cotton, and bamboo. Investing in a new cooling mattress can make a huge difference too!

Cooling mattresses are designed to regulate your body temperature while you sleep. They do this by incorporating technology and materials that conduct heat away from your body, improve air circulation, and provide enhanced breathability. But with so many cooling mattresses on the market, choosing one can be a challenge. To help, here are 5 of the top cooling mattresses for hot sleepers to consider.

Best Budget-Friendly Cooling Mattress: Tuft & Needle

Mattresses can be a huge investment and while they are worth it, you don’t want to break the bank either. Luckily, you have affordable options. One budget-friendly cooling mattress you should consider is the Tuft & Needle mattress, which retails for $895 for a queen.

The Tuft & Needle mattress is infused with cooling gel and heat-conducting graphite that draws heat away from your body, which helps you stay cool all night. It also features adaptive foam that contours your body. Keep in mind, this mattress is ideal for back and stomach sleepers.

As a convenient “mattress-in-a-box” option, you can easily order it online and set it up at your own convenience, without needing to schedule a delivery. Finally, Tuft & Needle offers a 10-year limited warranty that covers manufacturing and workmanship defects, as well as a 100-night sleep trial to ensure you’re happy with your mattress.


Best Cooling Mattress for Side Sleepers: WinkBed

Selecting the perfect cooling mattress can be a daunting task for individuals who sleep on their side. Side sleepers often experience pressure build-up along their spine, which requires an adaptive mattress that promotes even alignment while also effectively cushioning their shoulders and hips. Fortunately, The WinkBed checks all those boxes plus it’ll keep you cool through the night.

Though WinkBed offers varying firmness options, side sleepers should opt for the soft option, which is specifically designed for side sleepers. This option features a plush Euro-pillow top, an extra layer of hypersoft foam, and a responsive coil system that gently contours to your body. The cost of the mattress ranges from $849 for a twin to $1,749 USD for a California king. WinkBed also offers a lifetime warranty, a durability guarantee, and a 120-night risk-free trial.

Best Cooling Mattress for Couples: The Dream Cloud

If you share a bed with someone who sleeps hot, it can be challenging to maintain a comfortable sleeping temperature. Luckily, the DreamCloud hybrid mattress can help! This cooling mattress is specially designed to cater to couples who prefer a cool sleep environment. Its coil layer facilitates airflow, while a gel memory foam layer and a quilted cashmere-blend cover work together to draw away heat.

To prevent disturbances from a restless partner, DreamCloud has integrated “stay-put” technology, which features individually wrapped coils to minimize motion transfer across the bed. Additionally, the foam layer isolates each sleeper’s activity, further enhancing the quality of your rest.

The DreamCloud costs $899 for a queen but you also have the option to upgrade to the Premier for an extra $300, which features enhanced pressure relief. Dreamcloud also offers a 365-night trial to ensure you’re happy with your investment. And finally, the mattress also comes with a lifetime warranty.

Best Cooling Mattress for Back Pain: Tempur-Pedic LUXEbreeaze

There’s nothing worse than waking up feeling hot and sweaty while also suffering from back pain. Luckily, the Tempur-Pedic can help solve all these problems. The LUXEbreeze is the brand’s coolest option and is designed to feel 8-degrees cooler than a standard mattress.

In addition to the brand’s cooling technology, the mattress features layers of proprietary TEMPUR® material (initially developed by NASA!) that perfectly conform to your body and help relieve pressure. It also features advanced motion-absorbing properties to ensure you and your partner can have an undisturbed, restful sleep. Though the mattress is quite an investment, retailing for about $5,199 USD for a queen-size mattress, your back will surely appreciate it.

Best Overall: Helix Midnight Luxe

Helix Sleep offers a variety of memory foam hybrid models that cater to specific body types and sleep positions, making it easier for you to find the perfect level of firmness when shopping for a new mattress. Among their impressive range, the Helix Midnight Luxe cooling mattress is rated best overall for its well-rounded features. This model boasts a pocketed coil system that enhances air circulation and helps regulate the mattress temperature, promoting a comfortable sleeping experience for you.

The Midnight Luxe mattress ranges from $1,395 for a twin to $2,919 USD for a California king. Keep in mind, financing is available for as low as 0-percent. You’ll also enjoy that Helix offers a 100-night sleep trial so you can test out the mattress and make sure you love it. If you decide it’s for you, the mattress has a 10- to 15-year warranty.

Junior Managing Editor

Clarissa is the Junior Managing Editor of ActiveBeat. She aspires to live a healthy lifestyle by staying active and eating foods that nourish her body, but she isn't afraid to indulge in a little chocolate here and there! Clarissa loves cooking, being outdoors, and spending time with her dog. In her free time, you'll find her relaxing in her hammock or curled up on the couch reading a book.

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