Best Columbus Day Mattress Sales: Reviews and Buyer’s Guide

Columbus Day, sometimes called Indigenous Peoples’ Day, is one of the best days to buy a new mattress. It’s also one of the last big sale events of the entire year. Next is Black Friday and Cyber Monday. After that, most mattress sales won’t start up again until New Year’s Day or Presidents Day next year.

Our guide spotlights the best Columbus Day deals from three mattress brands. We also have a section with tips to make the most of your shopping experience.

Amerisleep

While there’s a mattress out there for everyone, there’s no one mattress perfect for all sleepers. Shopping for the best mattress can’t be that simple because of different sleep needs:

• Favorite sleep positions
• Body types
• Medical conditions
• Personal preferences

Amerisleep makes things easier by offering eight mattresses in five different firmnesses.

Amerisleep has five memory foam mattresses and three hybrid counterparts, all of which qualify as easy-to-set-up mattresses in a box. They are categorized as follows:

• The AS1 is only available as a memory foam mattress. It has a firm feel that’s perfect for stomach sleepers and select back sleepers.
• The AS2 is a medium-firm mattress, available as a memory foam bed. It’s good for back sleepers, with a firmness that can help relieve chronic back pain.
• The AS3 has a medium feel suitable for side and combination sleepers. It’s also Amerisleep’s most popular mattress model, with more than 6,900 reviews. You can choose the classic memory foam mattress or go with the new hybrid model.
• The AS4 is a medium-soft option that’s excellent for side sleepers.
• The AS5 mattress is Amerisleep’s softest bed, available in memory foam or as a hybrid. It’s one of the rare soft mattresses we recommend for heavy sleepers, thanks to its supportive transition layers and base layer.

All of these Amerisleep mattresses contain a top layer of Bio-Pur® foam. The material is more responsive and breathable than traditional memory foam. Bio-Pur® foam is an eco-friendly choice because it’s partly made with castor oil.

Amerisleep’s foams are certified safe by CertiPUR-US®. They’re free of toxic materials such as mercury, lead, and formaldehyde, and they contain low amounts of VOCs.

If you want an even more eco-friendly mattress to consider, there’s the Amerisleep Organica, their latex hybrid mattress. With buoyant latex foam, crisp cotton fabric, cushioning wool, and responsive pocketed coils, the Organica provides natural, bouncy comfort.

Every Amerisleep mattress purchase includes free shipping, a 100-night sleep trial, and a generous 20-year warranty.

Amerisleep also sells three different memory foam pillows, sheets, comforters and duvet covers, a mattress foundation, adjustable bed bases, mattress toppers, and a waterproof mattress protector. If you wish, you can upgrade your entire bed this Columbus Day.

Amerisleep will offer $450 off their mattresses during Columbus Day sales.

Zoma

Zoma focuses on restorative recovery with its mattresses. You can choose from four models, with many gravitating toward the classic memory foam Zoma Mattress or the bouncy Zoma Hybrid.

Both beds have a top layer of cooling gel memory foam. Any aches and pains you develop throughout the day are soothed when you lie down. The material molds to you for full-body support and pressure relief. The infused gels keep the surface at an ideal temperature by dispersing body heat across the mattress.

Underneath the gel foam is a layer of Reactiv™ foam, a responsive material that adds supportive pushback to the mattress. Reactiv™ lifts you, preventing you from sinking in too deep and misaligning your spine. The material also makes it easier to move across the bed’s surface.

There’s also the Zoma Start, which is essentially a slimmer and more budget-friendly version of the original Zoma Mattress.

And lastly is the Zoma Boost, the most luxurious model in the brand’s line-up, its 15-inch construction ready to deliver gently icy comfort and cloud-like weightlessness.

Zoma offers $150 off all its mattresses during their Columbus Day sale. Every Zoma mattress comes with a 100-night sleep trial and a 10-year warranty. Other products to consider include:

• The original Zoma Pillow, a shredded memory foam pillow that adapts to your movements
• The Zoma Body Pillow, perfect for side sleepers who want an all-in-one pillow
• The Zoma Foundation, a simple and supportive structure
• The Zoma Adjustable Bed, with customizable comfort
• The Zoma Tencel Sheets, woven to help active sleepers and people in warmer climates stay cool
• The Recover+ Protector, providing a waterproof barrier to keep the mattress in good condition

Vaya

Vaya is a relative newcomer on the mattress scene, but we already love their beds that offer pure comfort at an affordable price.

The 12-inch Vaya Mattress has a basic design, with a conforming top foam layer and a supportive base layer. The top layer of Vaya Comfort relieves pressure and keeps cool throughout the night. The bottom layer of Vaya Base Foam supports you in any sleeping position.

If you want a touch more luxury without straining your budget, there’s also the 14-inch Vaya Hybrid. The mattress provides pillowy comfort with top layers of cushioning cotton and Vaya Comfort Foam, supported by motion-isolating pocketed coils and a thick base foam.

Vaya also sells inexpensive queen and king size pillows. You receive an additional discount if you buy two pillows instead of one. The Vaya Pillow has a cooling design that molds to your head and shoulders in any sleep position.

During Vaya’s Columbus Day mattress sales, you will receive $300 off any mattress.

Columbus Day Buyer’s Guide

Before you commit to a mattress, do your homework. Check out presale information and establish what your preferences and budget are before shopping.

When comparing mattresses, don’t just look at features. Check the bed’s warranty and return policy, too.

Scope Out Sales Early

Many companies will advertise their mattress deals ahead of time, and some may even begin discounting items as early as a week in advance. If you don’t see any advertisements, try reaching out to the company and asking about potential discounts.

Establish a Budget Beforehand

Before you look at sales, picture how much you want to spend. For example, many quality queen mattresses cost roughly $1,000 to $2,000, depending on materials and thickness.

Know Your Sleep Preferences

Comparing mattresses can feel overwhelming if you’re unsure what the right mattress needs to have.

Here’s a quick cheat sheet for different sleeping styles:

• A mattress for side sleepers should have a soft to medium feel for maximum pressure relief. Otherwise, side sleepers might wake up with sore hips and stiff shoulders.
• A good mattress for back sleeping has a medium-firm to firm feel, providing support and preventing back pain.
• We do not recommend stomach sleeping because the position is tied to chronic back pain. That said, a mattress for stomach sleeping should have a firm feel to prevent excess sinkage and spinal misalignment.
• If you switch between two or three sleep positions, you’re a combination sleeper. A medium feel mattress for combination sleeping can adequately support you in all positions. Motion isolation features are also helpful, particularly if you share the bed.
• A heavy sleeper (over 230 pounds) benefits from a mattress with a firm feel. Firm mattresses withstand compression well and limit sinkage that could cause pain and back problems.
• A mattress for a petite sleeper (under 130 pounds) should have a softer feel than the average bed. For example, a lightweight back sleeper might want to try a medium mattress with targeted back support. Soft mattresses ensure that a small sleeper experiences the full pressure relief they need.

Understand the Different Types of Mattresses

The materials that make up a mattress and its overall construction determine how the bed is classified when it comes to mattress type. Aside from the fact that every type of mattress has a subtly distinct feel that sets it apart, there are other buying considerations.

For example, some types of mattresses are simply more expensive than others due to their materials. If you’re looking for an easy-to-move mattress, you’ll want to consider how much each type of mattress weighs.

• Memory foam mattresses are a popular choice, as they have an affordable design and are easy to compress and ship out to customers. When lying on a good memory foam mattress, the surface molds to the body and relieves sensitive pressure points.
• Latex mattresses are popular for their high concentration of natural materials. You even look for an organic latex mattress if you want an eco-friendly bed free of synthetic materials.
• Innerspring mattresses are the traditional type of bed, with open coils sandwiched between cushioning materials. They have become less of a mainstay as more mattress types have become widely available, but many manufacturers are still producing them and some are even updating the design to provide more comfort.
• Hybrid mattresses combine the spring base of a traditional mattress with the foam top of a more modern bed. This construction creates a mattress more responsive than a foam bed but more cushioning than an innerspring mattress.
• Less common than the main four types of mattresses is the air mattress. An inexpensive air mattress is good if you want a bed you can bring out occasionally for guests, letting you keep it deflated and packed away when it’s not in use. An air mattress can also be good if you’re looking for a camping mattress or a mattress for a truck bed.

Check Return Policies

Most modern mattresses, particularly online mattresses, come with a sleep trial. Within a sleep trial, you have a few months to try out a mattress at home and make sure it’s the right mattress for you.

A budget mattress may not include a full sleep trial, but a decent mattress should still have a 30-day return policy. A short return policy still allows you time to gauge if a mattress feels comfortable.

Read Through Warranties

Most mattress warranties cover at least 10 years in the mattress industry. Some companies offer 15, 20, or even 25-year warranties. If a warranty is less than 10 years long, it might mean that the mattress contains low-quality materials unlikely to last a full decade.

Perhaps even more important than coverage length is understanding what the warranty covers. For example, how deep a mattress must sag before it’s under warranty varies by mattress companies. Some companies will offer a repair or replacement when sagging is under an inch. Other companies require sagging to exceed an inch or even two inches.

Even minimal sagging can cause an uncomfortable night’s rest, so we suggest shopping for a mattress warranty that covers sags less than an inch. This limit often signifies a durable mattress.

We strongly recommend against buying a mattress, pillow, bed frame, or adjustable base without a warranty.

Look for Independent Certifications

If you’re buying a mattress online, sight unseen, you may ask yourself how you can be certain you’re choosing a high-quality mattress. You don’t have to just take a mattress brand at their word, however. The best mattress brands have materials certified by third-party as safe, non-hazardous, and even as organic mattresses.

Some of the big certification organizations include:

• CertiPUR-US®
• Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
• Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS)

See also:

• What Does it Mean to be GOTS or GOLS Certified?
• Organic Cotton vs. Regular Cotton: What’s the Difference?

Read Consumer Reviews

Before you purchase a mattress, it’s good to look around and see what shoppers are saying. Ideally, the mattress brand’s website should have a review section.

Look at what the lowest-rated reviews say, along with the higher-rated ones. If you can’t find any unhappy reviewers, consider that may be a sign that the brand is selecting which reviews get posted to create a more favorable picture of their product.

Customer reviews can give you an idea of how a mattress feels, whether it lives up to the brand’s claims, and how the company responds to warranty claims and other service concerns.

Other Mattress Sales

• Best MLK Day Mattress Sales
• Best Presidents Day Mattress Sales
• Best Sleep Awareness Week mattress sales
• Best Memorial Day Mattress Sales
• Best 4th of July Mattress Sales
• Best Labor Day Mattress Sales
• Best Black Friday Mattress Sales
• Best Cyber Monday Mattress Sales

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need a box spring with a mattress?

It’s unlikely that you’ll need a box spring with a modern mattress. Box springs were once paired with a traditional innerspring mattress to absorb shock and increase the bed’s comfort, support, and height.

However, foam and hybrid mattresses don’t require a box spring to feel comfortable and supportive. You can even damage your mattress by leaving it on a box spring. The coils inside are far enough apart that sections of the mattress can sink between, damaging the bed’s materials and compromising its feel.

How thick should a mattress be?

We suggest avoiding mattresses thinner than 10 inches. Thin beds have less material for support and comfort, so you’re unlikely to sleep as well as you would on a thick mattress. The added material in a thick mattress also creates more durability, giving the mattress more value for its price.

Do you really have to wait 48 hours for memory foam to expand?

No, you can sleep on your mattress in a box before it finishes expanding. However, the bed may not feel as great as it will once it’s regained its full shape. If you can, set up a new mattress in the morning—by evening, it should be almost if not fully expanded and provide a comfortable night’s rest.

How do I choose a mattress topper?

If your bed feels too soft or firm, you can improve its feel with a mattress topper. To choose the correct mattress topper, think about your sleeping style. If you’re a side sleeper, you’ll want a soft, thick topper to provide pressure relief. If you’re a stomach or back sleeper, you’ll want a firm topper for back support.

A topper is an excellent way to stretch out your mattress’s lifespan. However, if your mattress is in poor condition, you might be better off buying a new one.

What time of year are the best sales on mattresses?

Aside from Columbus Day sales, you’ll find mattresses discounted during Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends, the Fourth of July, and Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Here are the dates of the bigger mattress sales days:

• Presidents Day is the third Monday in February
• Memorial Day is the last Monday of May
• The Fourth of July is self-explanatory
• Labor Day is the first Monday in September
• Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving
• Cyber Monday is the Monday after Thanksgiving

Conclusion

When you’re shopping for the best deals this Columbus Day, remember our suggestions for a streamlined shopping experience. Walking into the sale knowing what you want will make it easier to find a quality mattress at a low price.

If you’re looking for a specific type of bed, such as the best mattress for back pain, check out our many mattress guides. We have numerous mattress recommendations for chronic pain conditions, sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, and even snoring.