Nolah Original Mattress Review

The comfort level of the Nolah Mattress is incredibly high — it feels like a very expensive hotel bed and certainly not one you can grab at this price point.

The pressure relief is almost immediate.

If you change positions in your sleep a lot, this mattress is perfect for you.

Unlike memory foam that contours to your body and creates a lasting cavity in the mattress, this AirFoam contours to your body gently to allow you to change positions comfortably.

You can start out on your side and move to your back after a few hours, and the foam will accommodate your body regardless of how you lay.

The air pockets inside the Nolah AirFoam makes it easy for those who share a bed as well. You won’t have to worry about waking your partner up (or vice-versa) since these pockets make your own movement area that won’t transfer to the other side of the bed.

This definitely isn’t one of those mattresses that’s only comfortable when you’re sleeping on your back. It’s expertly engineered to provide comfort and support regardless of how you’re sleeping.

It also claims to be gentle on the hips, which is great news for side sleepers. Often firmer mattresses can mean that side sleepers wake up with hip pain, but the Nolah is so designed that it’s plush enough to cushion your body while also providing a very high level of support.

It’s important to have a mattress that won’t produce any additional heat. Unlike many mattresses that absorb body heat, this mattress stays cool.

The foam is also moisture resistant, so you don’t have to worry about any sweat soaking into the mattress if you do happen to be a sweatier sleeper.

I live in a very warm climate and managed to keep cool all night on the Nolah — I always expect heat traps with foam mattresses, but I’m pleased to report that this wasn’t the case.

One aspect of the company that really stands out is their outstanding customer service. We’ve all heard horror stories involving customer service, but with this company, you’ll have just the opposite.

Although I’ve not needed to get in contact, I’ve heard good reviews from others who have. The team is not only friendly and helpful, but they also reply to messages fast.

Many people shy away from purchasing mattresses online out of fear of difficult unpacking and assembly.

The Nolah AirFoam Mattress came rolled up in a box.

All you have to do is drag the box near the frame it will be going on, pull the rolled up mattress out, place the mattress on the bed, cut the plastic, and it expands in no time.

As mentioned, shipping is totally free and has a pretty quick window of 2 to 5 days.

Here’s a video showing what the Nolah Mattress looks like out of the box:

We all know that laying on a mattress in a store for a few minutes won’t really tell you how it holds up overnight.

Nolah knows that too and instead allows you to really test out their mattress with their 120 day trial period.

You’ll have months to really to make sure the mattress offers you enough support and comfort and if it doesn’t come through on its promises, you can send it back. All they ask is that you give it at least 30 nights before deciding.

Nolah promises a full refund with no additional costs, as well as a free pickup if you decide it’s not for you.

In line with their environmentally friendly brand, they’ll donate or recycle the returned mattresses.

In addition to a long trial period, Nolah also includes a 15 year warranty on their mattresses meaning these mattresses are definitely built to last. This is pretty much unheard of at this price point.

Nolah promises to cover defects in the making of the mattress including sewing and the cover, as well as any sagging or indents deeper than 1.5″.

Just make sure to take regular care of your mattress (including using a proper bed frame) and Nolah will handle the rest.

I’ve hinted at it throughout the review, but Nolah’s affordability definitely justifies a box to itself.

While there are certainly cheaper mattresses out there, I’ll think you’ll be hard pressed to find one that performs quite as well as the Nolah Original.

It’s very hard to find anything to dislike about this mattress and it definitely out-performs its price bracket.

With the trial period and juicy warranty, it’s definitely worth taking a punt on.

If you’re used to sleeping on a different mattress – whether it be memory foam, latex, or something else – you will probably need a little bit time to adjust to sleeping on AirFoam.

As I’ve mentioned, the Nolah is an incredibly comfortable mattress, but it does need a little time to adjust.

It’s likely to feel very soft at first, only gaining that supportive firmness when it reaches full expansion.

Depending on when you set it up, your first night might not be the best representation of the comfort. It’s a good thing you get 120 days to try it (don’t worry — I think you’ll know if you love it or not much sooner than that!)

There was a very slight chemical smell on the mattress when it first arrived. This is known as off-gassing and is actually very common with new foam mattresses.

Once aired out for a few hours in an open room, the smell disappears.