Why our sleep experts loved it
I tested this mattress in store, and I will be honest, it felt a lot like those original Emma and Casper all-foam mattresses. It is very much a mid-range pick in my book: a big step up from a basic open coil mattress, without quite reaching the sophistication of a quality pocket spring or hybrid, but a genuinely comfy and well-made all-foam mattress that represents good value for money.
Construction & materials The Dreams Comfort 5 Zone Memory Foam Rolled Mattress is, as the name suggests, a full-foam mattress that is around 20cm deep. It is built around a layer of zoned memory foam. The top comfort layer is cut into five different zones which give slightly different levels of support to different areas of the body. You get slightly more padding under the head and feet, slightly more give around the shoulders, and firmer support across the hips and lower back. That is what stops this mattress from feeling like an unmilled slab of foam and allows it to behave a little like those early bed-in-a-box designs.
Beneath the zoned layer sits a denser support foam core which provides the base structure. There are no springs at all, so the feel is very much that classic all-foam style as opposed to anything bouncy or springy. At 20cm, it is a little slimmer than you get with many premium foam and hybrid mattresses which often sit closer to 24–25cm, but it is right in line with the other mid-range memory foam mattresses aimed at everyday use and as a guest room option.
The cover is a soft knitted fabric with a hypoallergenic finish. It is a straightforward synthetic knit fabric that feels pleasant to the touch, and which is designed to be gentle on the skin while also helping to keep common allergens at bay. There is no big story around natural fibres or high-tech cooling systems here: just a simple, practical outer fabric.
The mattress is made in the UK as part of the Dreams Workshop range, which is reassuring from a quality-control perspective and does tend to mean that build quality is more consistent from one mattress to the next. Even in its rolled form, it is not excessively heavy, so a reasonably able adult should be able to manoeuvre it around on their own if necessary.
Firmness & feel The mattress is listed as a medium firm feel, which is the right call, I think, based on my in-store experience. Lying on it, you get enough softness in the surface layers to ease the edge off any pressure points, without ever feeling as though you are disappearing into the mattress. You are gently cradled, rather than deeply enveloped.
I got good results on my back, with my shoulders sinking in just a little while my lower back stayed very well supported. You can feel the zoning doing some subtle work here, particularly in the middle of the mattress where it works to keep your pelvis slightly higher than your shoulders. It is a little reminiscent of the old Casper-style zoning, but in a slightly slimmer and simpler package.
I felt slightly firmer when I rolled onto my side, which is pretty much par for the course for a 20cm all-foam mattress. If you are broader-shouldered or have wider hips, you may find that you engage the firmer support layer a little sooner than you would on a deeper mattress. After a few minutes the memory foam does soften as it warms up with body heat, but if you are a committed side sleeper who really likes to sink deep into a mattress, you may still find this a touch on the firm side.
Front sleeping is where this mattress really comes into its own. The central zone has a reassuringly stable feel and a good job of preventing your lower back from dipping. That is something cheaper, softer foam mattresses can sometimes struggle with and here, I could feel my spine staying in a comfortable, neutral position when I was on my front.
If you are on the lighter side, this mattress is likely to feel closer to firm, particularly on first impressions. If you are heavier, you will engage more of the foam, so the feel will veer more towards an even medium as you sink in a little further into the comfort layer.
Performance & support For back and front sleepers of average build, the support is very respectable for an all-foam mattress at this level. The zoned memory foam encourages a fairly neutral alignment, while the denser base foam underneath stops you from sinking straight through the top layer. I did not notice any obvious hammocking when I lay closer to the centre of the mattress or moved around on the surface.
It is in areas of concentrated pressure where the slimmer profile is most noticeable. If you kneel on the bed or perch in a single small spot, you can compress it very deeply. Heavier side sleepers might also find that they engage the firmer support foam a little sooner than they would on a deeper mattress. For that reason I would place it very much in the mid-tier: it is clearly more supportive and better-balanced than a basic budget open-coil mattress, but it does not have quite the same plush headroom as a high-quality pocket spring or hybrid.
Motion isolation is very good. With no springs, the foam absorbs movement. When I shifted from my back to my side, the movement did not transfer very far, so light sleepers are unlikely to be disturbed by a partner moving around at night.
Edge support is a more mixed bag. If I perch right on the edge to pull on my socks, I notice a fair amount of give, which is very common with 20cm deep foam mattresses without reinforced borders. Lying right at the edge feels a little more stable, but if you tend to use the full width of your mattress, you will be aware of the softer perimeter.
In terms of longevity, this is the sort of medium-firm, 20cm all-foam mattress which should give you several years of solid service if you are of average build and rotate it regularly from head to foot. I would still expect a deeper, high-quality pocket spring mattress to win on outright lifespan, but this should easily outlast the cheapest open-coil models which often lose support and sag more quickly.
Temperature regulation This behaves exactly as you would expect a traditional memory foam mattress to behave. The surface feels fairly neutral when you first get on it, then gradually warms and softens as the foam reacts to your body heat. That is part of the appeal of memory foam, but because it cradles you more closely, it is naturally a little more insulating than a spring mattress with lots of airflow through the core.
If you sleep at a fairly normal temperature and use light breathable bedding, I think you should be fine. If you are already a hot sleeper or if you struggle with night sweats, you may find this style of mattress a little warmer than you would ideally like. In that case, a hybrid or pocket spring mattress with more built-in airflow would be a safer bet.
As with most rolled memory foam mattresses, you can expect to notice a definite "new mattress" smell when you first unpack this. This is simply the off-gassing from the foams and the wrapping, and in my experience usually settles relatively quickly if you leave the room well-ventilated for the first day or so.
Practical features The Comfort 5 Zone arrives rolled and vacuum packed. That makes a big difference if you have tight staircases or awkward corners to navigate, because you can get the boxed mattress into place and then unroll it. Once opened it starts to expand straightaway, but like all rolled mattresses, it will continue to relax and fill out over the next day or two.
The 20cm depth is actually a plus in some scenarios. On a lower bed frame or in a room where you do not want the bed to dominate the space, the slimmer profile keeps the overall height more sensible. It also means standard-depth fitted sheets and protectors are more likely to fit neatly without needing extra-deep versions.
Dreams usually offers a trial-style comfort guarantee on its mattresses which give you a safety net in case the feel is not exactly right once you have slept on it at home. Pricing for this model tends to sit in the lower to mid-range for an all-foam bed from a big UK retailer, and it is often included in promotions which make it look even more tempting. I would describe it as sensibly priced for what you get, rather than cheap or overpriced.
The cover is hypoallergenic but not designed to be fully removed and machine-washed like a big zipped protector, so I would always pair this with a decent mattress protector. As with all foam mattresses, it is best used on a solid base or slats with relatively small gaps to prevent the foam sagging into large spaces over time.
Who it suits If you liked it in store and you are looking for something which captures the spirit of those original Emma and Casper-style foam mattresses without the premium price tag, this is a very sensible option. It has that familiar medium-firm contouring, a straightforward build and a comfortable, modern feel.
I would particularly recommend it to back and front sleepers of average build who want a supportive slightly firmer all-foam feel with some gentle cushioning on top. Couples who are sensitive to movement will also appreciate the good motion isolation.
It is also a good choice for a guest bedroom, student room or first-home mattress, where you want something that is clearly better than a basic open coil but do not necessarily want to stretch to a high-end pocket spring or hybrid. The UK manufacture and hypoallergenic cover are reassuring plus points in those scenarios.
Who it does not suit If you are a dedicated side sleeper with sensitive shoulders or hips and you love a deep, cloud-like sink, this is probably not the ideal choice for you. The 20cm depth and medium-firm feel mean it does not have quite the plush top layer that some side sleepers crave. In that case I would look for a deeper all-foam mattress or a hybrid with a thicker comfort stack.
Very hot sleepers may also want to head for something with more inherent airflow, such as a breathable pocket spring core or foams specifically designed to sleep cooler. Likewise, if you are significantly heavier than average or there is a big weight difference between you and your partner, a sturdier pocket spring mattress may offer more robust long-term support and stronger edges.
Finally, if you are a fan of natural fillings, a fully removable washable cover or a mattress that you can flip as well as rotate, this particular model will not tick those boxes. It is a one-sided, synthetic-fabric foam-only design aimed at value and simplicity rather than natural materials or a long list of extra features.
Final verdict The Dreams Comfort 5 Zone Memory Foam Rolled Mattress is a good example of a mid-tier foam mattress that quietly does its job well. It is simple, comfortable and supportive, with zoning that helps keep your spine in a better position than you might expect at this level. It sits a clear step above budget open-coil mattresses, particularly in terms of pressure relief and motion isolation, even if it cannot quite match the plushness and edge strength of a quality pocket spring or hybrid.
If you go in expecting it to behave like a premium mattress, you may find its limitations. But if you treat it as what it is, a sensibly priced, all-foam rolled mattress which feels reassuringly modern and comfortable, it delivers. Based on my time on it in store, and taking its construction into account, I would be more than happy to use this in a main bedroom for average-weight back or front sleepers, or as a very comfortable upgrade in a guest or secondary room.
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