Updated October 18, 2026 · 10 stores, each checked against its own website
The best mattress stores in and near Gastonia are Mattress Warehouse East, Ashley East and Mattress Firm Outlet East. We rank stores by how many mattress brands you can try in person, then by how many of their delivery, old-bed removal and return policies they post, counting one location per chain. We checked 10 stores within 8 miles of central Gastonia, and no store pays to be listed.
A few minutes on a showroom bed will not tell you how it feels after a month at home. Pick a bed you trust from a store whose exchange and return policy you can live with: only 3 of the 10 stores here post a policy that lets you return a bed.
We rank stores by how many mattress brands you can try in person, then by how many of their delivery, old-bed removal and return policies they post, counting one location per chain. Ties after that go to the closer store, and stores cannot pay to be ranked.
Each pick comes from the facts below, not from payments. Tap one to jump to the store.
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Chain store · Central Gastonia
0.7 mi from central Gastonia
(980) 292-65711120 Union Road, Gastonia, NC 28054
Not listed by the store: brands, bed types, delivery, old-bed removal, returns, hours. Call to ask.
Checked against the store's website on October 18, 2026. Policy lines are quoted from its pages: Official store page, Official chain homepage. Report an error
Furniture store · Central Gastonia
1.1 mi from central Gastonia
(704) 864-5757250 E Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052
| Mon | 10 am-7 pm |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10 am-7 pm |
| Wed | 10 am-7 pm |
| Thu | 10 am-7 pm |
| Fri | 10 am-7 pm |
| Sat | 10 am-7 pm |
| Sun | Closed |
Not listed by the store: delivery, old-bed removal, returns. Call to ask.
Checked against the store's website on October 18, 2026. Policy lines are quoted from its pages: Official store page, Mattress & Bedding. Report an error
Furniture store · Central Gastonia
1.4 mi from central Gastonia
(704) 215-5755932 East Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
This delivery option is our 2-man professional delivery and setup in whatever room you choose.
We do not haul off old furniture.
| Mon | 10 am-5 pm |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10 am-5 pm |
| Wed | 10 am-5 pm |
| Thu | 10 am-5 pm |
| Fri | 10 am-5 pm |
| Sat | 10 am-2 pm |
| Sun | Closed |
Not listed by the store: returns. Call to ask.
Checked against the store's website on October 18, 2026. Policy lines are quoted from its pages: Official store page, Mattress product and brand, Delivery and haul-off policy, Mattress types. Report an error
Chain store · Central Gastonia
2 mi from central Gastonia
(704) 559-10351467 E Franklin Blvd Unit 1467, Gastonia, NC 28054
American Freight offers local furniture and mattress delivery for many purchases.
Items purchased at American Freight ‐ Furniture, Mattress, Appliance Stores are not eligible for return, refund, or exchange after pick-up or delivery has been completed.
| Mon | 10 am-7 pm |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10 am-7 pm |
| Wed | 10 am-7 pm |
| Thu | 10 am-7 pm |
| Fri | 10 am-7 pm |
| Sat | 10 am-7 pm |
| Sun | 11 am-6 pm |
Not listed by the store: brands, old-bed removal. Call to ask.
Checked against the store's website on October 18, 2026. Policy lines are quoted from its pages: Official store page, Mattresses, Pick-up and Delivery, Returns. Report an error
Furniture store · Northeast Gastonia
2.3 mi from central Gastonia
(704) 761-4876246 N New Hope Rd #20, Gastonia, NC 28054
We currently offer delivery within North Carolina, South Carolina and surrounding areas. Delivery availability is based on distance from our store locations.
At CLT Furniture Bros, all sales are final. We do not accept returns or offer refunds under any circumstances except for cases involving defective or damaged items.
| Mon | 11 am-7 pm |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 am-7 pm |
| Wed | 11 am-7 pm |
| Thu | 11 am-7 pm |
| Fri | 11 am-8 pm |
| Sat | 11 am-8 pm |
| Sun | 12 pm-6 pm |
Not listed by the store: bed types, old-bed removal. Call to ask.
Checked against the store's website on October 18, 2026. Policy lines are quoted from its pages: Official store page, Shipping policy, Refund policy. Report an error
Chain store · East Gastonia
3.1 mi from central Gastonia
(980) 285-18912501 E. Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28056
In-home delivery and setup of your mattress set and adjustable base, when applicable, in the room of your choice.
Mattress Warehouse can remove and recycle your old mattress and/or box spring. There is a $29.99 charge for each item removed during delivery.
Due to the nature of bedding products, we maintain a strict no-return policy.
| Mon | 10 am-9 pm |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10 am-9 pm |
| Wed | 10 am-9 pm |
| Thu | 10 am-9 pm |
| Fri | 10 am-9 pm |
| Sat | 10 am-8 pm |
| Sun | 11 am-6 pm |
Checked against the store's website on October 18, 2026. Policy lines are quoted from its pages: Official store page, Delivery and removal policy, Returns policy. Report an error
Chain store · East Gastonia
3.1 mi from central Gastonia
(704) 865-7936407 Cox Road Suite 2, Gastonia, NC 28054
Most items are available for delivery anywhere in the continental USA.
Mattress Firm does offer haul off services on select items for an additional fee (excluding the State of California where haul off is included at no additional cost).
Our 120 Night Sleep Trial is valid for one exchange and/or one return per purchase.
| Mon | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10 am-8 pm |
| Wed | 10 am-8 pm |
| Thu | 10 am-8 pm |
| Fri | Not listed |
| Sat | Not listed |
| Sun | Not listed |
Not listed by the store: Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday hours. Call to ask.
Checked against the store's website on October 18, 2026. Policy lines are quoted from its pages: Official store page, Mattress Firm FAQ, Mattress return and exchange policy. Report an error
Chain store · East Gastonia
3.1 mi from central Gastonia
(704) 869-8999411 Cox Road, Gastonia, NC 28054
Yes, we are able to deliver to anywhere in the continental United States.
We can remove your old bedding for an additional charge.
Once a product has been out of our control, we don't allow it back into our retail or manufacturing environment for the protection of all of our customers and our inventory.
| Mon | 10 am-8 pm |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10 am-8 pm |
| Wed | 10 am-8 pm |
| Thu | 10 am-8 pm |
| Fri | 10 am-8 pm |
| Sat | 10 am-7 pm |
| Sun | 12 pm-5 pm |
Not listed by the store: brands. Call to ask.
Checked against the store's website on October 18, 2026. Policy lines are quoted from its pages: Official store page, OMF FAQs, OMF return policy. Report an error
Outlet · East Gastonia
3.6 mi from central Gastonia
(704) 867-59703078 East Franklin Blvd Suite 2, Gastonia, NC 28056
If you order a mattress for delivery through Mattress Firm, unwanted mattress removal is part of the delivery service.
| Mon | 10 am-8 pm |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10 am-8 pm |
| Wed | 10 am-8 pm |
| Thu | 10 am-8 pm |
| Fri | 10 am-8 pm |
| Sat | 10 am-8 pm |
| Sun | 10 am-6 pm |
Not listed by the store: delivery, returns. Call to ask.
Checked against the store's website on October 18, 2026. Policy lines are quoted from its pages: Official store page, Mattress Firm mattress removal information, Mattress Firm return policy. Report an error
Chain store · East Gastonia
4.3 mi from central Gastonia
(704) 824-74003932 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28056
| Mon | 10 am-9 pm |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10 am-9 pm |
| Wed | 10 am-9 pm |
| Thu | 10 am-9 pm |
| Fri | 10 am-9 pm |
| Sat | 10 am-9 pm |
| Sun | 12 pm-6 pm |
Not listed by the store: bed types, delivery, old-bed removal, returns. Call to ask.
Checked against the store's website on October 18, 2026. Policy lines are quoted from its pages: Official store page. Report an error
The fine print is where stores differ most: delivery, old-bed removal and return fees.
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| Store | Distance | Delivery | Old bed | Returns | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattress By Appointment Central | 0.7 mi | Not listed. Call to ask. | Not listed. Call to ask. | Not listed. Call to ask. | Not listed |
| Kimbrell's Furniture Central | 1.1 mi | Not listed. Call to ask. | Not listed. Call to ask. | Not listed. Call to ask. | Closed |
| American Trade Furniture | 1.4 mi | This delivery option is our 2-man professional delivery and setup in whatever room you... Full text | We do not haul off old furniture. | Not listed. Call to ask. | Closed |
| American Freight Central | 2 mi | American Freight offers local furniture and mattress delivery for many purchases. | Not listed. Call to ask. | Items purchased at American Freight ‐ Furniture, Mattress, Appliance Stores are not... Full text | 11 am-6 pm |
| CLT Furniture Bros - Gastonia (Eastridge Mall) | 2.3 mi | We currently offer delivery within North Carolina, South Carolina and surrounding... Full text | Not listed. Call to ask. | At CLT Furniture Bros, all sales are final. We do not accept returns or offer refunds... Full text | 12 pm-6 pm |
| Mattress Warehouse East | 3.1 mi | In-home delivery and setup of your mattress set and adjustable base, when applicable,... Full text | Mattress Warehouse can remove and recycle your old mattress and/or box spring. There is... Full text | Due to the nature of bedding products, we maintain a strict no-return policy. | 11 am-6 pm |
| Mattress Firm East | 3.1 mi | Most items are available for delivery anywhere in the continental USA. | Mattress Firm does offer haul off services on select items for an additional fee... Full text | Our 120 Night Sleep Trial is valid for one exchange and/or one return per purchase. | Not listed |
| Original Mattress Factory East | 3.1 mi | Yes, we are able to deliver to anywhere in the continental United States. | We can remove your old bedding for an additional charge. | Once a product has been out of our control, we don't allow it back into our retail or... Full text | 12 pm-5 pm |
| Mattress Firm Outlet East | 3.6 mi | Not listed. Call to ask. | If you order a mattress for delivery through Mattress Firm, unwanted mattress removal... Full text | Not listed. Call to ask. | 10 am-6 pm |
| Ashley East | 4.3 mi | Not listed. Call to ask. | Not listed. Call to ask. | Not listed. Call to ask. | 12 pm-6 pm |
Want to lie on a certain bed before you buy it? Find every checked store that lists it, then call ahead to make sure it is on the floor.
We searched every ZIP code within 8 miles of central Gastonia for stores. Distances are straight-line miles from the middle of each ZIP code.
| ZIP | Stores within 5 mi | Nearest store | What is close by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28016 | 0 | Kimbrell's Furniture Central, 6.9 mi | No store we checked is within 5 miles. The closest is 6.9 miles away. |
| 28032 | 7 | Ashley East, 2.4 mi | 7 stores are within 5 miles. Brands listed nearby: Sealy, Beautyrest, Nectar. |
| 28034 | 0 | Kimbrell's Furniture Central, 6.2 mi | No store we checked is within 5 miles. The closest is 6.2 miles away. |
| 28052 | 3 | Mattress By Appointment Central, 4.1 mi | 3 stores are within 5 miles. Brands listed nearby: Ashley, JAMISON BEDDING. |
| 28054 | 10 | CLT Furniture Bros - Gastonia (Eastridge Mall), 0.2 mi | 10 stores are within 5 miles. Brands listed nearby: Sealy, Beautyrest, Nectar. |
| 28056 | 10 | Ashley East, 2.9 mi | 10 stores are within 5 miles. Brands listed nearby: Sealy, Beautyrest, Nectar. |
| 28098 | 10 | Ashley East, 1.1 mi | 10 stores are within 5 miles. Brands listed nearby: Sealy, Beautyrest, Nectar. |
| 28101 | 7 | Ashley East, 1.9 mi | 7 stores are within 5 miles. Brands listed nearby: Sealy, Beautyrest, Nectar. |
Gaston County sales tax is 7.00% (4.75% state plus local), so a $1,000 mattress costs $70 in tax. Stores in nearby counties may charge a different rate.
Source: North Carolina Department of Revenue, current sales and use tax rates by county, checked October 18, 2026.
Lie down in the position you sleep in. Bring your own pillow. Ask for the exact model name on paper so you can compare it with other stores.
6 of the 10 stores we checked open on Sunday: American Freight Central (11 am to 6 pm), CLT Furniture Bros - Gastonia (Eastridge Mall) (12 pm to 6 pm), Mattress Warehouse East (11 am to 6 pm), Original Mattress Factory East (12 pm to 5 pm), Mattress Firm Outlet East (10 am to 6 pm), Ashley East (12 pm to 6 pm). Hours were checked on the dates shown on each store.
4 checked stores list Sealy on their own sites: Mattress Warehouse East in East Gastonia, Mattress Firm East in East Gastonia, Mattress Firm Outlet East in East Gastonia, Ashley East in East Gastonia. Call ahead to make sure it is on the showroom floor.
3 checked stores list Beautyrest on their own sites: Mattress Warehouse East in East Gastonia, Mattress Firm East in East Gastonia, Mattress Firm Outlet East in East Gastonia. Call ahead to make sure it is on the showroom floor.
No. We list every store that passes our checks, sorted by distance. Picks are based on the facts shown, such as hours, brands and published policies.