Should you buy the Novaform DreamAway 8 in. Gel Memory Foam Mattress?

The Novaform Dreamaway 8" Gel Memory Foam Mattress is listed as Medium-Firm Feel, which Costco labels Medium. Choose it if you want that stated level. The option name and scale label describe one choice, not two picks. Use the scale label to compare it with a firmness you already prefer. If your preference is softer or firmer, choose a mattress whose stated firmness better matches it. This keeps the decision tied to the listed feel, not an assumed fit for a sleeper type.

For sleepers under 150 lbs, no, the Novaform Dreamaway is not a good fit for side, back, or stomach sleeping. NapLab rates all three positions No; its tester says they felt unsupported in all sleeping positions. If you sleep in one of these positions, treat that as a reason to look for a bed with a better support result, rather than expecting this mattress to work based on sleeping position alone. NapLab reports outstanding sitting edge support and poor lying edge support. That split matters if you use the edge differently: sitting has the stronger result, but lying near the edge has the weaker one. If you tend to sleep near an edge, the sitting result is not a guide to lying support.

The Novaform Dreamaway 8" Gel Memory Foam Mattress is not a strong back-support pick: NapLab reports it failed to create neutral spinal alignment. The brand claims durable support and pressure relief in its product listing, but that wording is not an outside test result. NapLab also reports significant pressure point and comfort issues. Give the tester's finding more weight when judging support, and do not read the brand's claim as a promise of pain relief.

It may sleep warm rather than neutral: NapLab recorded a max temp of 89.2° F, so heat buildup is worth weighing if you tend to overheat. The listed cooling features are the Cool-Touch Cover Instantly Soothes cover and All-Night Cooling Gel Memory Foam. These features aim to cool the sleep surface, but NapLab’s reading is a useful caution before you buy.

Some partner movement may carry across the bed, so a light sleeper should not count on full motion isolation. NapLab measured motion transfer at 10.25 m/s², rated moderate, and bounce at 5.60″, rated very low. That points to movement traveling without much springy rebound, but it does not show whether a restless partner will wake you. If you wake easily, treat this as a risk and choose based on how much movement you can tolerate.

Twin is the value pick if its dimensions work for you; Full costs more for added width. Compare the dimensions with your bed frame and room before you choose. A lower price is not a good deal if the size will not fit your space. Check the live price before buying, because prices change.

List prices checked Oct 23, 2026 · recheck before buying

Dreamaway 8" Gel Memory Foam Mattress list prices by size

Height: 8 inches

Novaform lists four layers, from a soft-knit cover to a firm foam base. It says the foam is made in the USA.

• Refreshing Cool Cover: a soft-knit cover.
• Soothing Gel Memory Foam: 2 inches of gel memory foam. Novaform says it provides continuous cool comfort and pressure relief.
• Responsive Comfort Foam: 2 inches of responsive foam. Novaform says it helps adapt to your body for more deep sleep.
• Sturdy Base Foam: 4 inches of firm foam. Novaform says this bottom layer provides a foundation for the rest of the mattress.

The cover is soft-knit with cool-touch fibers, while CertiPUR-US® certification applies to the foam, not the whole mattress. The brand says the foam is made in the USA and certified for emissions, content, and durability. This certification covers the foam only, so it does not certify the cover.

Novaform says the DreamAway contains zero fiberglass. For a specific mattress, check the law tag on that exact unit before you buy or use it. This keeps your choice tied to the mattress in front of you, rather than treating a product statement as a substitute for checking the item you plan to bring home.

Novaform says this mattress works with platform beds, standard box springs, and adjustable bases. Slatted bases also work when the slats are spaced less than six inches apart. For warranty coverage, use a base with proper airflow and support; Novaform says a base without both will void the limited warranty.

NapLab raises a concern about this mattress's longevity and durability, so weigh long-term wear before buying.

Novaform says the new feel may take up to 1-2 weeks to get used to, especially if you are used to sleeping on a standard spring mattress. Use that time to decide if it suits you. Novaform recommends occasional flat rotation, not flipping.

The brand says delivery takes 5 - 7 business days, so place your order with that lead time in mind. Keep your current mattress until the new one arrives to avoid a gap in your sleeping setup. If your move-in or room plans depend on the bed, allow the full delivery window before scheduling them.

The warranty term for this mattress is unresolved: Novaform’s model details list a 10-year limited warranty, while its guarantee section says 20-year limited warranty. Treat that conflict as unsettled when weighing long-term coverage; do not count on either duration as settled.

Owners rate it positively, though Slumber Search reports a firmness and thickness trade-off. Costco shoppers give it 4.4 out of 5 stars across 4257 reviews. That is a sizable set of owner views, but the score cannot tell you whether the feel will suit you.

Slumber Search says customers generally appreciate its firm feel. It also says some report compression in the top layers and need a thicker mattress. If you prefer a firm feel, the praise may matter. If compression or needing more thickness would bother you, weigh those reports before buying.

Choose among Novaform’s siblings for a different build or support feature. The Platinum 16.5 Luxury Hybrid has a targeted coil-and-foam support zone. The Legacy Elite Premier 16 is a thicker hybrid with a medium-firm feel; choose the Legacy Premier Support 14 for a firmer hybrid feel. The ComfortGrande 14 Advanced Hybrid has responsive coils and firmer edge foam. The ComfortGrande Advanced 14 is a 14-inch foam mattress with phase-change gel for temperature regulation. Serafina PerfectTemp 14 lets you choose medium or firm. Pick the Advanced Back Support Plus 12 for targeted back support, or the SoFresh Plus 10 for a removable, machine-washable cover.

Among outside options, Saatva Loom & Leaf suits shoppers seeking an all-foam memory-foam feel. Sleep Foundation lists side and back sleepers, couples, and people with back or hip pain as best for it, with a 9.1 overall rating. If keeping price low matters most, consider Zinus Original Green Tea. Sleep Foundation calls it very inexpensive compared with the competition and gives it a 7.5 overall test lab score.

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.