Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress Review: Should You Buy?

Pick the Nectar Premier Memory Foam if you want a medium-firm feel; Nectar describes it as medium-firm. Sleep Foundation rated it Medium Firm (6), while Mattress Clarity scored it 6/10 and Sleepopolis gave it 5.5/10 on its firmness scale. GoodBed rated it Firm (3) on the GoodBed rating scale, where 1 is firmest and 9 is softest. The outside readings range from medium-firm to firm, so use them as a guide to feel, not a promise of an exact match.

The Nectar Premier Memory Foam can suit side, back, and stomach sleepers, but fit changes with body weight.

• Side: Excellent support applies across all weight groups.
• Back: Memory foam contouring and polyfoam support help align the spine and cushion the lower back. Sleep Foundation says most back sleepers over 130 pounds still find plenty of support, though they sink more.
• Stomach: Foam layers cushion the upper body and help prevent deep sinking. Sleepers over 230 pounds may prefer a firmer bed.

For sleepers over 230 pounds, Sleep Foundation's fit scores are 9.0 for side, 6.5 for back, and 6.0 for stomach. Sleep Foundation gave edge support 7.5/10. The mattress sags a bit along the edges under weight, which may make getting in or out harder.

The Nectar Premier Memory Foam may suit some people with back pain, but pain relief is not assured. Nectar says the American Chiropractic Association endorsed the mattress to relieve back pain. Sleep Foundation says it might fit people with back pain. Mattress Clarity tester Melanie said foam shaped to her lower back while she lay on her back. She reported no hip sinking of the kind that can cause pain. Tom's Guide's tester says it may be too soft for stomach sleeping and could cause lower-back pain. Stomach sleepers should heed that warning.

The short tests show surface warming, but do not establish whether the mattress sleeps warm or neutral overnight. Nectar says its soft fabric cover has cooling fibers and its design improves airflow for breathability. Tom's Guide measured a maximum temperature increase of 8.1°F within the first two minutes. Naplab recorded 76.1°F at baseline, 88.6°F maximum, and 80.7°F ending. Sleepopolis recorded 68.6 degrees initially and 73.9 degrees after 5 minutes, an increase of 5.3 degrees. Mattress Clarity recorded 64°F before and 68.4°F after 7 minutes, an increase of 4.4°F.

You may feel your partner move: outside results vary. Mattress Clarity rated motion isolation 4.3/5, with moderate bounce, 3/5, and a bounce height of 13 inches. RTINGS.com scored motion isolation 8.8, bounciness 7.2, and maximum rebound height of 14.0 cm (5.5 inches).

Tom's Guide rated motion isolation 4 out of 5, recorded initial impact of 7.961 m/s2, and found motion stopped in an average of 2.5 seconds. Sleep Foundation rated motion isolation 9.0/10. For a light sleeper beside a restless partner, movement could still wake you; these readings do not promise a quiet night.

At a Queen list price of $999, this mattress is worth considering if that fits your budget and room.

Use the listed dimensions to check room fit before you choose. Pick a size that leaves enough space for your needs without pushing your budget. Prices can change, so check the live price before buying.

List prices checked Oct 25, 2026 · recheck before buying

Nectar Premier Memory Foam list prices by size

Height: 13 in

The Nectar Premier Memory Foam has a fabric cover on top and bottom, with foam layers between. Nectar lists the layers in this order:

• Cooling Top Cover, soft fabric.
• Pressure-Relief Layer, 2 inches of memory foam for pressure relief.
• Responsive Support Foam, 3 inches.
• Motion Isolation Foam, 8 inches of base foam.
• Durable Bottom Cover, heavy-duty fabric that resists shifting.

Use the listed order to compare another mattress's cover and foam layers. Check each foam type and thickness against what you want before you choose.

Nectar says the cover is soft fabric with cooling fibers and antimicrobial treatment. Nectar says its flexible polyurethane foam is CertiPUR-US certified. The certification covers that foam in this mattress, not the cover or the whole bed. CertiPUR-US also covers flexible polyurethane foam in pillows, sleep-related products, and upholstered furniture.

Nectar says the Premier Memory Foam is 100% fiberglass-free. It also says the mattress is certified by CertiPUR-US® to meet standards for content, emissions, and durability. To check the materials, read the law tag on the exact mattress you plan to buy. The tag lists that mattress’s materials, so use it to check the specific bed you are considering.

Sleepopolis says it is reasonable to expect the Premier to last at least 7 to 10 years, with visible signs of use likely toward the end. Treat that as a planning estimate, not a guarantee. RTINGS.com gives it a 5.7 longevity score, a rating rather than a lifespan in years. Use the years estimate to judge whether this mattress fits how long you need it to serve.

The brand ships this mattress boxed to your door by FedEx or UPS Ground. Allow 1 to 2 days to ship, then about 2 to 5 business days for delivery, so plan your mattress changeover around that wait.

Setup is not included. The brand’s $199 White Glove service covers setup for up to two items and old mattress removal; state recycling fees apply in CA, RI and CT.

Nectar says the trial lasts 365 nights, and its return processing fee is $0. The brand says the refund excludes shipping, White Glove, state recycling fees, and offer-code discounts, so the $0 fee does not mean every amount you paid comes back. Check those deductions before deciding whether to return the mattress.

Nectar's warranty has no end year and covers sag over 1.5 in. Only original purchasers are covered; resale ends coverage. An improper foundation or box spring, or cover removal, voids coverage; use firm, solid support. Normal softening isn't a defect; sag from an improper base isn't covered.

Use the return request process. Nectar may repair and re-cover or replace; replacement keeps original warranty dates. Year 10 overlaps both terms: no-charge replacement and later repair-or-replace with $50 transport each way. Confirm with Nectar which applies to a year-10 claim. Nectar's defect confirmation waives transport; terms set no owner share of the price.

Owners do not all describe the same experience, so weigh the rating alongside the complaints. Nectar's site lists a 4.5 score from 10,914 reviews, a large set of posted owner feedback, not a promise of your own fit.

On Nectar's site, owners praise comfort and support, and some say the bed improved their sleep. This helps you see what owners like, but cannot predict your own feel.

Want Mattress describes owner feedback as split: several side sleepers found the shoulder feel too hard, and some report sore shoulders and hips. Tom's Guide reports comfort praise alongside complaints that support falls short. Side sleepers should treat shoulder pressure as a key fit risk.

Nectar’s siblings show the feature trade-offs. Loom & Leaf scores higher than Premier; CopperFlex is a budget-focused rival.

Choose Nectar Classic for value in cooling and comfort. Nectar lists Luxe as offering more pressure relief and more cooling than Premier. Nectar says Ultra Memory Foam targets the shoulders, back, and hips. Classic Hybrid offers medium-firm, responsive support from coils. Premier Hybrid pairs contouring foam with supportive coils. Luxe Hybrid is the coil choice for upgraded edge support and airflow. Ultra Hybrid offers targeted pressure relief in a coil build, with more cooling fibers. Pick by the feature you need: foam, coils, targeted support, or edge support.

Sleep Foundation scored Loom & Leaf 9.1/10 overall, compared with Premier’s 8.8/10. Its Queen price is $3,179. Choose it if the higher score is your priority. CopperFlex matches Premier’s 8.8/10 and ranks #1 on Sleep Foundation’s Best Cheap Mattresses list. Its Queen price is $865. Choose it as a budget-focused option.

Yes. The Nectar Premier Memory Foam launched in 2020 and received its 5.0 version update in 2024.

In 2024, the cover changed from thin with a zipper to a 0.5″ cover with no zipper. The comfort layer changed from 3.0″ gel memory foam and 3.0″ poly foam to 2.0” memory foam and 3.0” poly foam. The support layer changed from 7.0″ support foam to 7.5″ support foam. Firmness shifted from Medium (5.5) to Medium (5).

We read the maker's own pages, outside testers and owner reviews, and we date every fact. We do not test beds ourselves. Every source we used is listed below with the day we checked it.