Spa Sensations Mattress Review, Ratings & Comparisons

Based on 2,249 Consumer Experiences

March 3, 2013

What You Need To Know

THE GOOD: Low price combined with high owner satisfaction make Spa Sensations an above-average value.

THE BAD: The mattresses are too firm for some, especially side sleepers. Durability / longevity and warranty coverage are fair at best. Substantial off gassing is possible.

THE MATTRESS: Spa Sensations (made by Zinus / imported from China) is an entry-level memory foam mattress. Like other beds in its price range, it is used by about 20% of owners on an occasional / temporary basis only.

Spa Sensations mattresses usually consist of 1-3 inches of low-density memory foam (3 lbs/ft) over supporting regular foam. See memory foam density: higher vs lower to learn about the characteristics of low-density memory foam.

THE COMPETITION: See how Spa Sensations stacks up to other value-priced memory foam mattresses in the memory foam mattress reviews – summary. Also see the Spa Sensations vs Tempur-Pedic comparison.

THE RETAILER: Walmart.com and select Wal-Mart stores are the main retailer. See buying a mattress online: what you should know.

Spa Sensations Mattress Ratings – Overall as a Group

The Spa Sensations memory foam mattress report below is based on 2,000+ consumer reviews of various models and thicknesses.

Owner satisfaction	B	Spa Sensations foam mattresses overall have 82% owner satisfaction (82 out of 100 based on 2249 reviews). This rating is similar to that of most memory foam bed brands.
Durability / longevity	C-	Spa Sensations likely has about a 5-year lifespan on average with regular use. At least 15% of owners report a lifespan of less than three years. Spa Sensation's lifespan is at best half that of pricier memory foam mattresses, such as Tempur-Pedic. As the mattress ages and wears, it will sag and lose conformability and "memory" which will likely result in less support and comfort.
Price / affordability	A	Prices range from $130-$600 depending on model and size. A foundation and or frame is an additional cost.
Less pain	B	The mattresses are generally effective at pain reduction, including back pain relief. (See mattresses and pain relief for general analysis.)
Firmness variety	D+	The various models and thicknesses have similar firmness (see below). The mattresses are mostly described by owners as either medium or firm. Less than 20% describe their mattress as soft. Excessive firmness is a top owner complaint. Thinner models tend to be somewhat firmer than thicker models.
Contours to body	b-	The 3 lbs-ft memory foam used in the comfort layer provides minimal to moderate contouring and molding to the body.
Easy to move on	c+	Owners tend to report that they do not sink far into the bed and that moving on and getting up off the bed is not difficult.
Back sleep friendly	b	The beds tend to be suitable for back sleepers.
Side sleep friendly	c+	The tendency of the mattresses to be more firm than soft may result in less than ideal comfort for some side sleepers.
Stomach sleep friendly	b	The beds tend to be suitable for stomach sleepers.
Motion isolation	a-	Like memory foam mattresses in general, Spa Sensations mattresses (especially thicker models) have good motion isolation making them couple friendly.
No initial odor / off gassing	C-	Off gassing is the giving off of a chemical smell. There is variability in regard to whether, how strongly and for how long Spa Sensations mattresses will off gas. (See memory foam off gassing for more analysis.)
No sleeping hot	c	Less than 6% of owners report sleeping hot or that their bed acts as a heat trap.
Good for sex	C+	Memory foam bed owners often have a difference of opinion on this issue. (See mattresses and sex for analysis).
Expands fully and evenly	c	Spa Sensations mattresses come vacuum sealed and compressed. About seven percent of owners say that their mattress does not fully decompress or that it decompresses unevenly.
No noise	A	Foam mattresses are silent when slept on unlike some other mattress types, namely innerspring beds.
No rotating / flipping	B-	The mattresses are one sided which makes flipping them unnecessary. Rotating the mattress, however, may be needed occasionally to avoid uneven wear.
Lightweight	c+	Thinner models are lighter and easier to move and handle than thicker models.
Warranty	D	Warranty length is five years which is somewhat below average compared to other mattresses in Spa Sensations' price range. Some owners report that it is difficult to successfully file a warranty claim.
Return policy	B+	Spa Sensations has a 90-day return policy when purchased at Wal-Mart. The mattress can be returned to a Wal-Mart store or shipped to a Wal-Mart distribution center.
Better Business Bureau (BBB) rating	A+	Zinus is the manufacturer of Spa Sensations mattresses. Zinus has an "A+" rating with the BBB.

Spa Sensations Model Ratings, Prices and Specifications

The following Spa Sensations memory foam mattresses are currently sold at walmart.com and select Wal-Mart stores. Availability and prices can change at any time.

	Owner Satisfaction / Sample Size	Price Twin	Price Full	Price Queen	Price King	Firmness*	Comfort Layer	Support & Base Layer	Cover**	Comment

13" Channel Quilted	75% / 87	--	$360	$450	$540	mostly medium	2" of quilted fiber padding and memory foam, 2" of memory foam	3" of support foam, 6" of base foam	bamboo / rayon	softest model
12" Theratouch	83% / 2357	$300	$360	$390	$450	mostly medium- firm	3" of 3 lbs-ft memory foam	3" of support foam, 6" of base foam	velour	good for average and above average sized persons
10" Theratouch	84% / 25	$205	$265	$315	$400	mostly medium- firm	2.5" of 3 lbs-ft memory foam	2" of support foam, 5.5" of base foam	quilted	suitable for persons of average size
8" MyGel	76% / 65	$200	$240	$270	$400	mostly medium- firm	1" of gel memory foam; and 1" of 3 lbs-ft memory foam	2" of support foam, 4" of base foam	quilted	gel-infused foam tends to sleep at least slightly cooler
8" Theratouch	82% / 1567	$150	$180	$210	$240	mostly medium- firm	2" of 3 lbs-ft memory foam	6" of regular foam	knit	not well suited for people of above average size
6" Theratouch	79% / 812	$115	$135	$155	$180	mostly firm- medium	1.5" of 3 lbs-ft memory foam	4.5" of regular foam	polyester terry cloth	best for kids and smaller adults
5" Youth	77% / 122	$100	--	--	--	mostly firm- medium	1" of 2.2 lbs-ft memory foam	4" of regular foam	polyester terry cloth	best for kids under 60 lbs. comes in blue and fuchsia

* The firmness description for each mattress indicates what tends to be true; an individual's evaluation of firmness may differ. Most owners describe the feel of their Spa Sensations mattress as firm yet soft – meaning that the mattress is supportive yet provides pressure point relief.

** The cover can usually be removed and machine washed in warm water, tumble dry low. Removing the cover and placing it back on the mattress may require two people.

Spa Sensations Vs Tempur-Pedic Comparison

Tempur-Pedic is often the standard by which other memory foam mattresses are judged. The table below shows how Spa Sensations compares to Tempur-Pedic beds overall based on actual consumer experiences.

	SPA SENSATIONS	Tempur- Pedic
Owner satisfaction	82%	81%
Durability / longevity	C-	b+
Price / affordability	a	d+
Less pain	b	b+
Firmness variety	d+	b+
Motion isolation	a-	a
Contours to body	b-	a-
Easy to move on	c+	c-
No initial odor	c-	d+
No sleeping hot	c	c-
Good for sex	c+	c
No noise	a	a
No rotating / flipping	b-	b+
Lightweight	c+	d-
Warranty	d+	b+
Better Business Bureau rating	a+	a+
Density (lbs/ft)	3.0	2.5 to 5.3+

About our unbiased Spa Sensations mattress review and research

Our Spa Sensations mattress ratings are based on 2,200+ owner reviews of various models and thicknesses.

Learn more about our research methodology and sources.

remember

– Spa Sensations mattresses are available in only limited firmness variety. Excessive firmness is a top owner complaint. Thicker models, however, often are somewhat softer than thinner models.

– Each mattress comes vacuum sealed and compressed. About 7% of owners report that their mattress failed to fully decompress or evenly expand.

– Spa Sensations mattresses have a five-year warranty. This length is similar to the warranty length of other value-priced mattresses, but well below that of more expensive mattress brands.

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