Bunk Bed Mattresses

A bunk bed mattress must be thin enough to keep the guard rail effective. The rule used by bunk makers is that the top of the mattress sits at least 16cm below the top of the safety barrier. Every mattress in this category is 16cm deep, foam-free and made in the UK by Jay-Be, from £88.99 to £123.99.

Bunk bed mattresses compared

• Simply Kids Anti-Allergy Bunk Mattress: 16cm deep, in UK Single (90 x 190cm), European Single (90 x 200cm) and Small Double (120 x 190cm) for triple sleepers. From £88.99.
• Bunk e-Sprung Mattress: 90 x 190cm, 16cm deep, e-Spring core with a cushioned border. £92.99.
• Bunk e-Pocket Mattress: 90 x 190cm, 16cm deep, individually pocketed springs. £123.99.

Two more 16cm Jay-Be mattresses also suit most bunks: the Simply Kids Single (£81.99) and the 75 x 175cm Simply Kids Shorty (£71.99).

Check your bunk before ordering

1. Find the maximum mattress depth in the bunk’s instructions. Some, such as the Treble triple bunk, take 14cm or less on top.
2. Measure the inside length: UK singles are 190cm, European singles 200cm.
3. Keep the same depth on the bottom bunk if you may swap mattresses later.

Browse bunk beds and trundle beds, cabin beds and the Jay-Be kids range.

Delivery

Delivery is free to mainland England and Wales, including Anglesey. We do not deliver to Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Wight or the Isles of Scilly. Klarna is available at checkout.

Questions people ask

How thick should a bunk bed mattress be?
Thin enough that its top sits at least 16cm below the top of the guard rail. For most bunks that means 16cm or less; check your bed’s instructions.

Can I use a normal single mattress on a top bunk?
Usually not. Most standard singles are 18cm or deeper and would leave too little guard rail above the mattress.

UK or European single?
UK single is 90 x 190cm; European single is 90 x 200cm. Imported bunks often need the European size.

What is the difference between e-Sprung and e-Pocket?
e-Sprung is a connected spring unit; e-Pocket has individually pocketed springs that respond more to movement.

Are they foam-free?
Yes, all three use e-Fibre comfort layers instead of foam.