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9 Best Mattresses at Sam's Club of 2026

By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 11, 2026 · Next review December 26, 2026 · 9 products compared

Ranked firstTempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adaptside sleepers and couples who want dense memory foam8.6

The short version

Tempur-Pedic is the brand to start with if pressure relief comes first and the budget reaches about $2,100 for a queen. Nectar Classic gives the most for the money at $699, Sealy Posturepedic is the mid-priced coil bed at $799, and Stearns & Foster Lux Estate is the luxury innerspring at $2,599. DreamCloud is the cheapest hybrid, Beautyrest Black Hybrid suits couples, Awara is the latex option, GhostBed adds zoned center support, and Serta Perfect Sleeper covers plush innerspring buyers.

Short answer

The best mattress to buy at Sam's Club for most members is Tempur-Pedic, because the TEMPUR-Adapt stacks two 4cm layers of TEMPUR-Material for pressure relief, at $2,099 for a queen on tempurpedic.com as of November 2026. Nectar Classic is the best budget pick at $699 for a queen with a 365-night trial on direct orders, and Sealy Posturepedic Spring at $799 suits back sleepers who want coils. Couples who want pocketed coils should look at Beautyrest Black Hybrid, and latex fans at Awara.

This list is for Sam's Club members picking a mattress from the club's range. Sam's Club's mattress brand shop lists Sealy, Serta, Beautyrest and Tempur-Pedic, plus brands the club added in recent years such as Stearns & Foster, Awara, Nectar, DreamCloud and GhostBed, alongside its own Member's Mark label. Sam's Club's pages blocked our price checker, so we could not confirm club prices. Instead we compared documented features and published prices for each brand's comparable model on its own US store, checked on November 11, 2026. Club listings often use model names made for Sam's Club, so treat each entry as a guide to the brand's build and price level, then match height, coil type and feel on the Sam's Club listing. Member's Mark is left out because its specs are published only on samsclub.com, which we could not check.

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The ranking at a glance

  1. 1Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adaptside sleepers and couples who want dense memory foam8.6
  2. 2Nectar Classicbudget shoppers who want memory foam and a long trial8.5
  3. 3DreamCloud Classic Hybridbudget buyers who want springs and a quilted top8.4
  4. 4Sealy Posturepedic Springback sleepers who want a traditional innerspring8.4
  5. 5Stearns & Foster Lux Estatemembers who want a tall, plush luxury innerspring8.4
  6. 6Awara Classic Hybridshoppers who want latex and natural materials8.3
  7. 7Beautyrest Black Hybrid Series Onecouples who want pocketed coils and a premium build8.3
  8. 8GhostBed Comfort Hybridheavier sleepers who want center support8.2
  9. 9Serta Perfect Sleepershoppers who want a plush innerspring8.2

How we make the call

Every entry gets a 0 to 10 rating on the three criteria below, and the order follows the weighted total. The ratings rest on the documented features and published prices on each maker's own pages, never hands-on testing.

  • 40%Performance
  • 25%Ease of use
  • 35%Value

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  1. No. 1, top ranked

    Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt

    Tempur-Pedic's entry collection: an 11-inch mattress made of a TEMPUR-Material comfort layer over a TEMPUR-Material support layer.

    8.6of 10

    Best for side sleepers and couples who want dense memory foam

    Performance
    9.3
    Ease of use
    8.6
    Value
    7.9

    Price

    Queen $2,099 on tempurpedic.com when checked, $200 below the $2,299 list price

    Quoted from the Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt pricing page on November 11, 2026: Original Price: $2,299.00 Save $200.00 Current Price: $2,099.00

    Tempur-Pedic takes the top spot because it earns the highest performance score on our list, and it is one of the brands Sam's Club lists in its mattress brand shop. The TEMPUR-Adapt is the brand's entry model: a 4cm comfort layer and a 4cm support layer, both made of TEMPUR-Material, in an 11-inch profile. Buyers choose between an all-foam medium and a medium hybrid with coils. On tempurpedic.com the queen cost $2,099 on November 11, 2026, $200 under its $2,299 list price, with a 90-night trial and a 10-year warranty on direct orders. Sam's Club tends to stock Tempur-Pedic models under its own names, so compare height, layer count and feel with the Adapt rather than expecting a name match. The trade-offs are cost and choice: there is one feel, and the price is high next to the foam beds lower on this list.

    What it does well

    • +Two layers of Tempur-Pedic's own material, the most memory foam of any pick here
    • +Tempur-Pedic says TEMPUR-Material reduces motion transfer, which helps couples
    • +$200 off the queen during the November 3 to December 1, 2026 promotion

    Where it falls short

    • −$2,099 for a queen is three times the price of Nectar Classic
    • −Only a medium feel is offered
    • −Trial on direct orders is 90 nights, against 365 nights at Nectar, DreamCloud and Awara
    Queen price (brand store)
    $2,099
    Height
    11 in
    Feel
    Medium, Medium Hybrid
    Trial
    90 nights
    Warranty
    10 years

    Visit tempurpedic.com|Read the full Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt profile

  2. No. 2

    Nectar Classic

    A 12-inch medium-firm memory foam mattress with a cool-to-touch cover.

    8.5of 10

    Best for budget shoppers who want memory foam and a long trial

    Performance
    8.0
    Ease of use
    8.9
    Value
    8.9

    Price

    Queen $699 on nectarsleep.com when checked

    Quoted from the Nectar Classic pricing page on November 11, 2026: Price (Queen) $699

    Nectar Classic is the value pick for members who want memory foam without paying Tempur-Pedic prices. The 12-inch bed has a medium-firm feel, a cool-to-touch cover and a support foam layer that Nectar says absorbs movement so one partner's turning does not carry across the bed. Nectar states the mattress is CertiPUR-US certified and fiberglass-free. On nectarsleep.com the queen cost $699 on November 11, 2026, and direct orders come with a 365-night home trial and Nectar's Forever Warranty, the longest terms in this list. Nectar is among the brands Sam's Club has listed in its mattress brand shop, but the club's return rules apply to club purchases, so the 365-night trial is a direct-order benefit. The limits are the single feel and the lack of coils, which means less bounce and softer edges than the hybrids below.

    What it does well

    • +Queen costs $699, the lowest queen price on this list together with DreamCloud
    • +365-night trial, four times Tempur-Pedic's 90 nights
    • +Forever Warranty instead of the 10 years most brands here offer

    Where it falls short

    • −Single medium-firm feel
    • −All-foam build has no coils for bounce or edge support
    • −Sam's Club listings may not match the nectarsleep.com model exactly
    Queen price (brand store)
    $699
    Height
    12 in
    Feel
    Medium-firm
    Trial
    365 nights
    Warranty
    Forever Warranty

    Visit nectarsleep.com|Read the full Nectar Classic profile

  3. No. 3

    DreamCloud Classic Hybrid

    A 12-inch, six-layer hybrid with springs, 1 inch of memory foam and a CloudQuilt cover.

    8.4of 10

    Best for budget buyers who want springs and a quilted top

    Performance
    8.0
    Ease of use
    8.6
    Value
    8.7

    Price

    Queen $699 on dreamcloudsleep.com when checked

    Quoted from the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid pricing page on November 11, 2026: Queen (Total Value $1,540) $699

    DreamCloud is among the brands Sam's Club lists in its mattress brand shop, and the Classic Hybrid is the lowest-priced coil option in this list. DreamCloud describes a six-layer, 12-inch build with a CloudQuilt quilted cover, cooling fiber technology, 1 inch of memory foam and springs for motion isolation. The queen cost $699 on dreamcloudsleep.com on November 11, 2026, the same as Nectar Classic, and direct orders get a 365-night home trial and a Forever Warranty. For hot sleepers, the springs leave more room for airflow than an all-foam bed. The thin memory foam layer means less hug than Nectar or Tempur-Pedic, so side sleepers with shoulder pain may want more cushioning; DreamCloud's Premier Hybrid adds a Euro top for $400 more. Check the Sam's Club product page for height and layer count before you buy, because club versions are not always identical.

    What it does well

    • +Cheapest hybrid on the list at $699 for a queen
    • +Springs add airflow and bounce that all-foam beds lack
    • +365-night trial and Forever Warranty on direct orders

    Where it falls short

    • −Only 1 inch of memory foam, so less contouring than Nectar or Tempur-Pedic
    • −Euro top costs $400 more in the Premier Hybrid
    • −Club versions may differ from the direct model
    Queen price (brand store)
    $699
    Height
    12 in
    Layers
    6
    Trial
    365 nights
    Warranty
    Forever Warranty

    Visit dreamcloudsleep.com|Read the full DreamCloud Classic Hybrid profile

  4. No. 4

    Sealy Posturepedic Spring

    Sealy's coil mattress with extra material reinforcing the center third of the bed.

    8.4of 10

    Best for back sleepers who want a traditional innerspring

    Performance
    8.0
    Ease of use
    8.7
    Value
    8.7

    Price

    Queen $799 for the Posturepedic Spring on sealy.com when checked; the Posturepedic Hybrid queen was $999

    Quoted from the Sealy Posturepedic Spring pricing page on November 11, 2026: Price (Queen) $799.00 $999.00

    Sealy is one of the brands Sam's Club features most, and the Posturepedic line is the easiest Sealy reference point. Sealy says its signature design adds an extra layer of material to reinforce the center of the bed, where the body is heaviest, and uses PrecisionFit coils that give initial support and firmer deep-down support. The Posturepedic Spring queen cost $799 on sealy.com on November 11, 2026, and the Posturepedic Hybrid queen was $999. Direct orders include a 90-night trial and a 10-year warranty. This is the pick for back sleepers and anyone moving from an older innerspring who wants a familiar feel at a moderate price. Sam's Club stocks Sealy and Posturepedic models whose names may not match Sealy's own range, so use coil type, height and firmness to match. Couples sensitive to motion may prefer a foam or pocketed-coil option.

    What it does well

    • +Cheapest traditional coil bed on the list at $799 for a queen
    • +Center reinforcement targets the heaviest part of the body, per Sealy
    • +Hybrid version available for $200 more

    Where it falls short

    • −90-night trial on direct orders
    • −Coil beds usually pass more motion than dense foam
    • −Sealy sells Posturepedic models under different names at retailers, so specs vary
    Queen price (brand store)
    $799 Spring, $999 Hybrid
    Support
    PrecisionFit coils
    Trial
    90 nights
    Warranty
    10 years

    Visit sealy.com|Read the full Sealy Posturepedic Spring profile

  5. No. 5

    Stearns & Foster Lux Estate

    A luxury innerspring with IntelliCoil innersprings, TEMPUR-Indulge memory foam and a gel foam quilt.

    8.4of 10

    Best for members who want a tall, plush luxury innerspring

    Performance
    9.3
    Ease of use
    8.5
    Value
    7.3

    Price

    Queen $2,599 on stearnsandfoster.com when checked, $400 below the $2,999 list price

    Quoted from the Stearns & Foster Lux Estate pricing page on November 11, 2026: Original Price: $2,999.00 Save $400.00 Current Price: $2,599.00

    Stearns & Foster is the luxury line in Sam's Club's mattress range; the club launched the brand in 2022. The Lux Estate on the brand's own store combines patented IntelliCoil innersprings, an extra layer of TEMPUR-Indulge Memory Foam and gel foam in a quilted top, and Stearns & Foster says its memory foam layers were developed by the sleep experts at Tempur-Pedic. Models range from 14.5 to 15.5 inches tall, with firm, medium, hybrid and pillow top choices. The queen cost $2,599 on November 11, 2026, $400 under the $2,999 list price, with a 90-night trial and a 10-year limited warranty on direct orders. It scores highest on build with Tempur-Pedic but lower on value because it costs more than three Nectar queens. Pick it if you want the heavy, hotel-like feel of a tall coil bed and plan to keep it for many years.

    What it does well

    • +Memory foam layers developed for the brand by Tempur-Pedic
    • +Wide choice of feels, from firm to pillow top
    • +Tencel cover designed to wick moisture

    Where it falls short

    • −Most expensive pick at $2,599 for a queen
    • −Heights of 14.5 to 15.5 inches may need deeper sheets
    • −90-night trial on direct orders
    Queen price (brand store)
    $2,599
    Height
    14.5 to 15.5 in by model
    Trial
    90 nights
    Warranty
    10-year limited

    Visit stearnsandfoster.com|Read the full Stearns & Foster Lux Estate profile

  6. No. 6

    Awara Classic Hybrid

    A 10-inch hybrid with 2 inches of organic latex, a wool-infused top and wrapped coils.

    8.3of 10

    Best for shoppers who want latex and natural materials

    Performance
    8.4
    Ease of use
    8.2
    Value
    8.3

    Price

    Queen $899 on awarasleep.com when checked

    Quoted from the Awara Classic Hybrid pricing page on November 11, 2026: Queen (Total Value $1,411) $899

    Awara is one of the brands Sam's Club added in 2022, and it is the choice here for members who prefer latex to memory foam. The Classic Hybrid stands 10 inches tall, with 2 inches of GOLS and FSC certified organic latex, a quilted top infused with organic New Zealand wool and Thick Gauge Edge Support coils; Awara says the design is fiberglass-free. The queen cost $899 on awarasleep.com on November 11, 2026, and direct orders include a 365-night home trial and a Forever Warranty. Latex pushes back more than memory foam, which suits combination sleepers and people who feel trapped in foam. The 10-inch profile is the lowest on the list, and side sleepers who want more cushioning can pay $300 more for the 12-inch Premier Hybrid, which has 4 inches of latex.

    What it does well

    • +Only latex mattress on this list
    • +Queen costs $899, under every coil bed except Sealy and DreamCloud
    • +365-night trial and Forever Warranty on direct orders

    Where it falls short

    • −10-inch profile is the lowest on the list
    • −Latex feels springy rather than slow-sinking, which not everyone likes
    • −Premier Hybrid with 4 inches of latex costs $300 more
    Queen price (brand store)
    $899
    Height
    10 in
    Latex
    2 in organic
    Trial
    365 nights
    Warranty
    Forever Warranty

    Visit awarasleep.com|Read the full Awara Classic Hybrid profile

  7. No. 7

    Beautyrest Black Hybrid Series One

    Beautyrest's top collection, built on Triple-Stranded Pocketed Coil Technology and specialty foams.

    8.3of 10

    Best for couples who want pocketed coils and a premium build

    Performance
    8.7
    Ease of use
    8.4
    Value
    7.9

    Price

    From $1,349 for Series One on beautyrest.com when checked, $400 off; size not stated next to the price

    Quoted from the Beautyrest Black Hybrid Series One pricing page on November 11, 2026: Beautyrest Black Hybrid Series One $1,349.00

    Beautyrest is a Sam's Club staple, and the Black Hybrid is the brand's most advanced collection. Series One uses Triple-Stranded Pocketed Coil Technology with specialty foams; Beautyrest says the design gives individualized support and motion separation with a cool, contouring feel. It comes in Firm and Plush. On beautyrest.com Series One started at $1,349 on November 11, 2026 after a $400 discount, though the page did not tie that price to a size. Higher series add cooling, 2K and 4K micro coils and Self-Response latex, and start at $2,549, $2,749 and $4,249. Direct orders include a 100-night trial and a 10-year warranty. This is the pick for couples who want coil support with less motion transfer than a traditional innerspring. Sam's Club also sells Beautyrest models such as the Opulent Rest, so match the coil system and height when comparing.

    What it does well

    • +Pocketed coils for individualized support and motion separation, per Beautyrest
    • +Four series let buyers step up in materials
    • +100-night trial, longer than Sealy or Tempur-Pedic

    Where it falls short

    • −Starting price of $1,349 is not tied to a size on the page
    • −Series Two to Four start at $2,549 to $4,249
    • −Heights of 12.5 to 16 inches by series
    Starting price (brand store)
    $1,349
    Height
    12.5 to 16 in by series
    Feel
    Firm, Plush
    Trial
    100 nights
    Warranty
    10 years

    Visit beautyrest.com|Read the full Beautyrest Black Hybrid Series One profile

  8. No. 8

    GhostBed Comfort Hybrid

    An 11-inch, five-layer medium hybrid with GhostBed's ProCore zoned layer and Spirited Edge coils.

    8.2of 10

    Best for heavier sleepers who want center support

    Performance
    8.1
    Ease of use
    8.4
    Value
    8.2

    Price

    Queen $1,049 on ghostbed.com when checked

    Quoted from the GhostBed Comfort Hybrid pricing page on November 11, 2026: Price (Queen) $1,049 $1,895

    GhostBed appears in Sam's Club's mattress brand shop, and the Comfort Hybrid is the brand's entry hybrid. It is 11 inches tall with five layers, including a ProCore layer that GhostBed says gives 33% more support in the center third of the mattress, and Spirited Edge coils that are individually wrapped and foam-encased for edge support. The Ghost Ice cover is a smooth top designed to stay cool. The queen cost $1,049 on ghostbed.com on November 11, 2026, with a 101-night trial and a 20-year limited warranty on direct orders. The zoned center layer makes it a fit for back sleepers and heavier people whose hips sink on softer beds. It sits lower on the list because it costs $350 more than the Nectar and DreamCloud queens and comes in one medium feel.

    What it does well

    • +20-year limited warranty, twice the 10 years at Sealy, Serta and Beautyrest
    • +Zoned center support for the hips and midsection
    • +Foam-encased coils for edge support

    Where it falls short

    • −$1,049 for a queen costs more than Nectar, DreamCloud or Awara
    • −Only a medium feel
    • −101-night trial is shorter than the 365 nights at Nectar
    Queen price (brand store)
    $1,049
    Height
    11 in
    Feel
    Medium
    Trial
    101 nights
    Warranty
    20-year limited

    Visit ghostbed.com|Read the full GhostBed Comfort Hybrid profile

  9. No. 9

    Serta Perfect Sleeper

    Serta's mid-range innerspring line with Q4 4-in-1 linked coils and five comfort zones.

    8.2of 10

    Best for shoppers who want a plush innerspring

    Performance
    7.8
    Ease of use
    8.6
    Value
    8.3

    Price

    From $699 for the Perfect Sleeper Innerspring Cascade Ridge Plush 12.5 inch on serta.com when checked; size not stated next to the price

    Quoted from the Serta Perfect Sleeper pricing page on November 11, 2026: Perfect Sleeper Innerspring Mattress Cascade Ridge Plush 12.5" $699.00

    Serta is one of the brands Sam's Club lists as a favorite, and Perfect Sleeper is its best-known mid-range line. The Cascade Ridge Plush innerspring is 12.5 inches tall and uses Serta's Q4 Support System, 4-in-1 coils linked together for even weight distribution, with 5 Zoned Comfort and CoolFeel fabric. On serta.com it started at $699 on November 11, 2026, though the page did not state which size that price applies to. Two step-up models add a wool layer at $799 and premium memory foam at $999. Direct orders include a 100-night trial and a 10-year limited warranty. Perfect Sleeper suits buyers who want a soft innerspring with plenty of feel choices. It ranks last because linked coils carry more motion than pocketed coils, and the starting price may not be a queen price.

    What it does well

    • +Starting price of $699 is among the lowest here
    • +Several feels from extra firm to plush pillow top
    • +100-night trial on direct orders

    Where it falls short

    • −The $699 price is not tied to a size on the page
    • −Linked coils separate motion less than pocketed coils
    • −Higher models with wool and memory foam start at $799 and $999
    Starting price (brand store)
    $699
    Height
    12.5 in (Cascade Ridge Plush)
    Coils
    Q4 4-in-1 linked
    Trial
    100 nights
    Warranty
    10-year limited

    Visit serta.com|Read the full Serta Perfect Sleeper profile

Before you pick a product or a plan

Compare specs, not model names

Brands often sell club versions under their own names, so a Sam's Club Tempur-Pedic or Sealy listing may not match the brand store. Compare height, the number and type of foam layers, coil type and firmness, then use the brand-store prices on this list as a reference.

Decide on foam, coils or latex

Memory foam such as Tempur-Pedic and Nectar contours and limits motion. Coil beds such as Sealy, Serta and Stearns & Foster feel bouncier and cooler. Latex, as in Awara, is responsive without the slow sink of foam.

Read the club's return rules

Trials on this list range from 90 nights at Tempur-Pedic, Sealy and Stearns & Foster to 365 nights at Nectar, DreamCloud and Awara, but those apply to direct orders. A Sam's Club purchase follows the club's own return policy, so check it on the listing before you buy.

Match firmness to how you sleep

Side sleepers usually need a softer surface such as Tempur-Pedic, Nectar or a pillow top. Back and stomach sleepers usually do better on firmer coil support such as Sealy Posturepedic, Beautyrest Black Firm or GhostBed's zoned center.

Check delivery and haul-away

Boxed beds such as Nectar, DreamCloud and Awara ship compressed, while tall innersprings such as Stearns & Foster usually arrive flat. Check whether the Sam's Club listing includes delivery, setup and old-mattress removal.

Questions readers ask

What is the best mattress to buy at Sam's Club?
Tempur-Pedic is the best mattress brand at Sam's Club for most members, based on documented features. Its TEMPUR-Adapt uses two 4cm layers of TEMPUR-Material and cost $2,099 for a queen on tempurpedic.com in November 2026. On a budget, Nectar Classic cost $699 for a queen.
What is the best mattress sold at Sam's Club?
Tempur-Pedic ranks first on our list, followed by Nectar Classic and Sealy Posturepedic. We ranked brands Sam's Club lists in its mattress brand shop using documented features and brand-store prices checked on November 11, 2026.
What is the best cheap mattress at Sam's Club?
Nectar Classic is the best budget pick, at $699 for a queen on nectarsleep.com with a 365-night trial on direct orders. DreamCloud Classic Hybrid also cost $699 for a queen if you want springs.
Which Sam's Club mattress is best for back pain?
Sealy Posturepedic and GhostBed Comfort Hybrid are the picks for back support. Sealy reinforces the center of the bed, and GhostBed says its ProCore layer adds 33% more support in the center third.
What is the best Sam's Club mattress for couples?
Beautyrest Black Hybrid is the pick for couples who want coils, because Beautyrest says its Triple-Stranded Pocketed Coil Technology separates motion. Series One started at $1,349 on beautyrest.com in November 2026.
Is Member's Mark a good mattress brand?
We could not rate it. Member's Mark is Sam's Club's own label, and its specs are published only on samsclub.com, which blocked our checker, so it is not on this list.

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