Replacement mattress is a huge downgrade
I received the Emma Hybrid Premium mattress as a replacement under the 10-year guarantee for my 4-year-old Emma mattress that had started sagging, and I’m really disappointed. The quality is nothing like my original one. My old mattress had started giving me a bad back, but since getting this replacement, it’s actually become worse.
The new design with springs is very uncomfortable — I can feel every movement during the night, and the sides are so soft that there’s barely any support. I’ve also noticed that the base of the mattress seems smaller than the top, with a clear size difference, which makes it look and feel uneven. When I contacted Emma, I was told it can take up to two weeks to fully inflate, but I really don’t think that should be the case for a mattress in this price range.
Overall, I’ve been struggling to sleep properly since receiving it. I expected this to be an upgrade, but sadly the quality and comfort have gone downhill compared to the original model.
Update:
To make matters worse, Emma have been very slow in resolving the issue. I’ve sent all the photos they requested and followed up several times by email, but I don’t seem to be getting anywhere. I’ve now had to order a new mattress elsewhere, as I’m waking up in agony every morning because of this one.
Update 2:
The mattress has now been collected, and I’ve emailed them with proof of collection. Let’s see how long it takes for them to sort out the refund.
Update 3
I still haven’t received my refund, and now for some reason my request has been sent to Emma Mattress Portugal. I have no idea why this has happened, but it’s causing even more delays and confusion. Having to purchase a new mattress just before Christmas when I’m a single mother of 5 isn’t great, and this whole situation has made things even more stressful. Still waiting for this to be resolved.
Update 4
43 emails sent back and fore, the 72 working hours they stated passed a couple of days ago and still no progress on my refund!
Update 5
It has now been 14 days since the mattress was collected, and despite more than 50 emails back and forth, I still haven’t received my refund. This is absolutely disgraceful. The level of incompetence, lack of accountability, and complete disregard for customers is shocking. I have never experienced service this poor.
12 November 2025
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