Last chance for Christmas delivery! 3 budget-friendly mattresses with free fast shipping

The dreamcloud mattress on a bed frame in a spacious bedroom

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If you’re looking to upgrade your sleep setup before the holiday season then time is of the essence as Christmas is just around the corner. This weekend is the last weekend to purchase a new bed if you want to guarantee delivery in time for Christmas. And you don't have to break the bed. In fact, the top-rated Siena Memory Foam mattress is just $399 for a queen at Siena, and that includes free shipping within 1-3 days.

Finding the best mattress for your sleep needs and style that combines quality, comfort and quick delivery during the busy holiday period can be a tricky challenge. But the good news is that we’ve found the top 3 mattresses that will not only ensure a comfortable sleep (we've tested them all) but also guarantee swift delivery so you can spend Christmas in your brand new bed.

Plus, with some mattress sales still running, all the beds included in this guide have some significant savings meaning you can get your new bed for less. But remember to act quick. This is likely the last weekend to shop in time for Christmas day.

1. DreamCloud mattress: from $1,130 $419 at DreamCloud
The DreamCloud is one of the best hybrid mattresses you can buy right now. This bed has a medium-firm feel and is made from four layers of comforting foam with individually wrapped coils that make it feel a lot more expensive than its budget price tag. The testing panel for our DreamCloud mattress review found this mattress super comfortable for back and stomach sleepers and it performed well in our motion isolation tests making it a good choice for couples. Right now there’s 50% off which we are used to seeing but it’s still exceptional value. A queen DreamCloud costs just $665 (was $1,613) and you also get some epic perks including a 365-night sleep trial, a lifetime warranty and free shipping within 1-2 business days so you’ll be enjoying this bed in no time.

Shipping: Free delivery in 1-2 business days

2. Siena Memory Foam mattress: from $529 $199 at Siena
The Siena Memory Foam mattress is rated as this year's best cheap mattress, and for good reason. When we tested it for the Siena Memory Foam mattress review, our panel were pleasantly surprised by the full body support and spine alignment the mattress provided. However, despite Siena rating the firmness as 6.5/10, our testing panel found it was more like a 9/10, proving to be a very hard surface. This wasn't uncomfortable, but it's more suited to back and stomach sleepers, as side sleepers won't feel enough pressure relief in the hips and shoulders. It has a simple three layer foam design which proved excellent for temperature regulation, motion isolation and edge support, making it a great all rounder. Regular sales means you can pick up a queen for $399 (was $769) and you'll get a 180-night home trial, 10-year warranty and free fast shipping.

Shipping: Ships free within 1-3 business days.

3. Nectar Classic memory foam mattress: from $1,063 $349 at Nectar Sleep
The Nectar Sleep is one of the best memory foam mattresses and is perfect for side sleepers looking for cushioning comfort on a budget. This mattress has a cool-to-the-touch cover so hot sleepers who like the feel of memory foam don’t have to worry about overheating. This mattress is classed as a medium feel but our testers during our Nectar Classic memory foam mattress review found it more on the firmer side. This mattress has plenty of pressure-relieving comfort so it will suit all sleeping styles and it’s outstanding motion isolation is ideal for those who share a bed with a restless sleeper. Nectar has an evergreen sale and right now there’s up to 50% off bringing the cost of a queen down to $649 ( was $1,543). You also get a 365-night sleep trial, lifetime warranty and shipping within 1-2 days.

Shipping: Free shipping within 1-2 days

How long do mattresses usually take to ship?

How long a mattress takes to ship is down to the individual mattress brands and can range from 24 hours to up to three weeks. Generally, the best mattress in a box beds are quick to ship as they are vacuum packed and boxed ready to ship at a moments notice.

Brands like Saatva and Stearns & Foster handcraft their mattresses to order which means that you do have to wait longer for your mattress to ship. Also, these beds come as a flat mattress so they’re ready to sleep on which means a specialist delivery service delivers them — and these premium mattresses often come with free White Glove Delivery which does make it worth the wait.

Whilst some mattresses do offer fast delivery, it’s worth checking the small print so that you know exactly what you’re getting as some brands apply additional charges for certain states. Some brands also may offer additional mattress services including removal of your old bed.

Rachael is a freelance journalist based in South Wales who writes about lifestyle, travel, home and technology. She also reviews a variety of products for various publications including Tom’s Guide, CreativeBloq, IdealHome and Woman&Home. When she’s not writing and reviewing products she can be found walking her Sealyham and West Highland terrier dogs or catching up on some cringe-worthy reality tv.