Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid Mattress Review

Written by Kenny Timper, Staff Writer

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I’ll be sharing my thoughts on the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid mattress. This bed is on the firmer side and features a blend of organic latex and individually wrapped coils. I think this mattress could work for most couples and average weight sleepers who prefer a firmer all-natural bed.

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The Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid is a no-frills mattress made from a blend of all-natural, eco-friendly materials. The Natural Luxury Hybrid features organic latex, wool, and individually wrapped coils that adhere to top global environmental standards, including GOLS, FSC, and GOTS.

This bed promises to be gentle to the planet and your joints, but do its premium materials translate to premium sleep? I put the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid through its paces to find out.

In this review, I’ll assess everything from its all-natural construction to its feel and performance while sleeping. Read on to see if the Natural Luxury Hybrid is a good fit for you.

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Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid Mattress Overview

The Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid mattress has everything you could want from a high-quality bed without the gimmicks. This mattress is 10 inches tall and features a breathable cover layer, 2 inches of organic latex, and an 8-inch layer of pocketed coils for extra support and durability.

During testing, I found that the Natural Luxury Hybrid offered deep pressure relief around the lower lumbar area and decent pressure relief on my hips and shoulders. It felt quite firm compared to Awara’s Premier Luxury Hybrid mattress and reminded me of a traditional innerspring mattress. Its combination of latex and individually wrapped springs helps manage temperature and keep things cool.

I recommend this bed to most average weight sleepers who prefer a firmer all-natural bed. This mattress will likely feel firmer for lightweight sleepers, meaning it might be too hard for them. I would not recommend it to strict side sleepers with sensitive joints or heavier sleepers who tend to sink far into the bed.

Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid Mattress Review Video

They say seeing is believing, so why not watch our video review for the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid mattress before digging into the full review? Watch my colleague Nichole’s review to see her perform specialized tests on the Natural Luxury Hybrid.

In the video, she rates the bed in categories such as cooling, support, materials, and more to help buyers like you make an informed decision.

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What Is the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid Mattress Made Of? 

The Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid is a 10-inch mattress made of all-natural materials, including a GOTS-certified organic cover, 2 inches of organic latex, and 8 inches of individually wrapped springs with thick gauge coils for added support and durability. Here’s what it looks like layer by layer.

Cover – The Natural Luxury Hybrid’s soft cover features GOTS-certified organic New Zealand wool under a rayon blend made from bamboo. When testing this mattress, I found that this cover was comfortable and breathable to lay on despite not being cool to the touch.

Comfort Layer – The Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid mattress’s comfort layer features 2 inches of organic latex to provide support and pressure relief around the joints and pressure points. During testing, I found that the Natural Luxury Hybrid had excellent support. As a stomach sleeper, I appreciated that this bed was firm enough to keep my body elevated and spine aligned.

Transition Layer – The Natural Luxury Hybrid’s transition layer features 8 inches of individually wrapped springs. Each spring features thick gauge perimeter coils for breathable support. When testing the Awara mattress, I found that the springs made the bed very responsive. This responsiveness is a plus for combination sleepers who need to switch between different sleeping positions at night without hassle.

Support Layer – The support layer features a lower comfort cover and reinforced, sturdy handles to make moving this mattress a breeze.

Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid Mattress Firmness 

As with any feel factor, firmness is a subjective measure that can change depending on one’s body size, shape, and weight. In other words, my body is bound to differ from yours. To prevent any potential bias and determine how firm this bed is, I invited my colleague into the studio to try it out with me.

After testing the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid mattress, my colleague and I gave it a 7 out of 10 on the firmness scale. For reference, 6.5 or medium-firm is the industry standard. 

While testing the Natural Luxury Hybrid, I noticed minimal sinkage and body contouring. My body remained lifted and supported when lying on my back and stomach, making it great for stomach sleepers and individuals with back pain.  

Overall, this bed feels more like a traditional innerspring mattress to me. It feels quite firm without being too hard or uncomfortable.

Sleeping Position and Body Weight

We recognize that people come in all shapes and sizes, and people of every size deserve a mattress that works for their body type. We use the weight categories light, average, and heavy to more easily categorize sleepers based on how mattresses will perform for their body type, as most mattresses are designed for the group we call “average” (130 to 250 pounds).

As a general takeaway, lighter sleepers don’t require as much support as average weight sleepers, and mattresses will tend to feel firmer to them. On the other hand, heavy sleepers tend to need more support than average weight sleepers and tend to sink into the mattress more.

As far as sleeping positions go, side sleepers tend to need a softer mattress while stomach sleepers usually need a firmer, more supportive one. Back sleepers are usually somewhere in the middle.

Is the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid a Good Mattress for Light Sleepers (Under 130 pounds)?

• Light Back Sleepers –  This mattress is a good option for light back sleepers who prefer a super-firm mattress. These sleepers will feel “on top” of this bed and get plenty of support from the bed’s layer of pocketed coils.
• Light Side Sleepers – I would not recommend this mattress to lightweight side sleepers, especially those with sensitive joints. This mattress will feel too hard for these sleepers, who need extra cushioning around their shoulders and hips.
• Light Stomach Sleepers – Similar to back sleepers, I recommend this mattress to lightweight stomach sleepers who prefer a firmer bed. This bed is firm enough to keep these sleepers’ spines in neutral alignment through the night.

Is the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid a Good Mattress for Average Weight Sleepers (130–250 pounds)?

• Average Weight Back Sleepers – I recommend this mattress to average weight back sleepers who prefer a firmer bed or suffer from back pain. I felt excellent support around my lower back while testing this mattress. My colleague, who suffers from chronic back pain, was also very comfortable on the Natural Luxury Hybrid.
• Average Weight Side Sleepers – I wouldn’t recommend this mattress for strict side sleepers or people with sensitive joints. These sleepers will need a softer mattress that is more plush and conforms to their joints and pressure points.
• Average Weight Stomach Sleepers – As someone who falls into this category, I felt super comfortable on the Natural Luxury Hybrid mattress. Since there is minimal sinkage, these sleepers will remain lifted and supported throughout the night, which is important for spine health and overall comfort.

Is the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid a Good Mattress for Heavy Sleepers (over 250 pounds)?

• Heavy Back Sleepers – Although this mattress is firm enough to support heavier individuals, I still wouldn’t recommend it to these sleepers because of how thin it is. These sleepers may sink too far into the mattress and feel the springs beneath the latex comfort layer.
• Heavy Side Sleepers – This mattress is too thin for heavy side sleepers. These sleepers will not get the cushioning they need around their joints and pressure points.
• Heavy Stomach Sleepers – Heavy stomach sleepers will likely sink too far into this mattress and throw their spines out of alignment. These sleepers will also likely feel the springs beneath the latex comfort layer. I would recommend something more plush or one of our best mattresses for heavy people to these individuals.

Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid Mattress Performance

Now that firmness and feel are out of the way, let’s get into some of the other tests I performed on the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid. These tests allow us to make even more specific recommendations in addition to sleeping position and body type. This helps our team of Certified Sleep Science Coaches get an objective view of what it would be like to sleep on them.

Read on to see how the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid mattress performed overall.

Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid Mattress Pain Relief Performance

Pressure relief refers to a bed’s ability to alleviate tension at pressure points at the hips, shoulders, and back. People suffering from shoulder or hip pain will want to find a mattress that provides good pressure relief. These mattresses offer a gentler feel around those sensitive areas.

To test the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid’s pressure-relieving abilities, I ran it through our pressure map test. This test involves spreading a specialized mat across the mattress and lying on it in different sleeping positions. The mat then uses thermal imaging to show how much pressure builds on my body. It changes from blue and green for low pressure (with blue signaling no pressure at all) to orange and red for high pressure (with red being the highest pressure). We cover three different areas: back pain, shoulder pain, and hip pain.

The results above show that the Natural Luxury Hybrid mattress can provide relief for individuals with back pain, as the graphic is primarily blue and green. People with shoulder and hip pain might want to look elsewhere, as we saw a little more yellow around those areas.
Folks who struggle with tension in their hips and shoulders should look into our best mattresses for hip pain or shoulder pain instead.

Motion Transfer

Motion transfer refers to how much movement you will likely detect from one side of the bed to the other. If you sleep with a restless partner who switches between sleeping positions throughout the night, you’ll need a bed that can effectively trap motion. Prioritizing low motion transfer, or what we also call good motion isolation, can help you sleep soundly, no matter who’s moving around next to you.

Human Test

For the first test, I lie on the mattress with a colleague, switch between different sleeping positions, and see how much movement they feel. We take turns moving around on the bed while the other lies still to determine the amount of motion someone might detect while sleeping with their partner.

Although the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid mattress is bouncy and responsive, my colleague and I found that it had decent motion isolation during this test. I could feel all of my colleague’s movements, but only slightly. 

While I wouldn’t recommend this bed to couples who wake up easily, this could be a good option for those who are less sensitive to their partner’s movements.

Water Test

Next, my colleague and I place a full glass of water on the mattress and see how much the liquid moves around with us. If the water has zero to little movement, it’s a safe bet that the mattress has low motion transfer, which is what you want to see.

We didn’t see much movement in the glass when getting in and out of bed. However, we saw a lot more movement while switching between different positions. Based on these test results, people with restless partners will probably feel them shift around at night.

Seismometer Test

The last motion transfer test is our seismometer test. This test involves dropping a 10-pound steel ball from heights of 4 inches, 8 inches, and 12 inches, then measuring the disturbance it causes. In this case, the bigger the lines on the graph, the bigger the disturbance and the higher the motion transfer.

The graph above shows a good amount of motion at the impact site that carries across the bed, especially when dropping the ball from greater heights.

Responsiveness

Responsiveness refers to how quickly a mattress reverts to its original shape after applying pressure. Memory foam usually has a low response to pressure, while hybrid mattresses with coils tend to have a high response to pressure. Combination sleepers who frequently change positions in the middle of the night often prefer a responsive bed because it allows them to move around without much effort.

When testing the Natural Luxury Hybrid mattress, I found it was super-bouncy and responsive. I couldn’t detect any sinkage and had no problems rolling around and changing between different sleeping positions. One of the reasons it might be very responsive is because its latex layer is relatively thin; while jumping up and down on this mattress, I could feel the springs beneath my feet.

Cooling

Many factors determine how cool a mattress stays when you sleep on it. The materials inside the mattress largely contribute to whether it traps heat or releases it. The Awara mattress’s premium latex and pocketed coils help this bed stay breathable and airy.

I tested the Natural Luxury Hybrid with a thermal gun, a device that uses color-coded imaging to measure how much and how quickly a mattress heats up when someone lies down on it.

If it heats more than 15 degrees Fahrenheit, I consider it to have poor cooling capabilities. 10 to 15 degrees indicates decent cooling, 5 to 10 degrees indicates good cooling, and less than 5 degrees indicates excellent cooling.

After laying on the Natural Luxury Hybrid, I saw the temperature only go up about 10 degrees, meaning it has decent cooling capabilities. While this bed should work for most sleepers, I would recommend one of our best cooling mattresses to individuals who tend to get extra-toasty at night.

Edge Support

Finally, I tested the edge support on the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid mattress. Edge support determines if you can sleep on the edge of the bed without feeling the side of the mattress collapsing under your weight. It can also help you assess its durability and whether it may sag over time.

The Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid had nearly perfect edge support. I felt barely any sinkage when I sat on the edge and corner of the mattress. When lying on the edge of the bed, I never felt like I was going to fall off. In other words, this bed is super sturdy and reliable.

When I measured the sinkage with a yardstick, the layers only sank 1 inch when applying weight to the edge.

Overall, I think the edge support on the Natural Luxury Hybrid should work for most couples and folks with mobility issues. Individuals who need additional support should have no trouble bearing down on the mattress to get in and out of bed. However, since this bed is thin, I recommend putting it on an elevated bed frame or base to give it more height.

Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid Mattress Performance For Couples

I think the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid is a decent choice for couples who use the entire surface area of the bed. This mattress is also super responsive, making it a great bed for sex and combination sleepers who switch between different sleeping positions at night. 

I would not recommend this bed to couples who wake up easily at night. Since this bed is super bouncy, these sleepers will likely feel their partner’s movements at night.

My Final Thoughts about the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid Mattress

We’ve reviewed everything from the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid’s construction to how it feels, but is it right for you? Check out my final thoughts to help you decide!

Who I Recommend the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid Mattress For

• The Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid mattress is a great fit for back sleepers, especially those with lower back pain. These sleepers should feel lifted and supported on this mattress and get the pressure relief they need around the lower lumbar region.
• Average and lightweight stomach sleepers should feel comfortable on the Natural Luxury Hybrid. This mattress is firm enough to support them and keep their spines in healthy alignment throughout the night.
• Couples and combination sleepers should love how responsive the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid mattress is. These sleepers should have no issues using the entire surface area of the bed and switching between different sleeping positions on this mattress.

Who I Don’t Recommend the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid Mattress For

• I would not recommend the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid mattress to strict side sleepers or sleepers with sensitive joints. This bed is too firm for them and will likely be uncomfortable around their joints and pressure points.
• Heavy sleepers will find the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid too thin. These individuals will likely sink through the 2 inch latex comfort layer and feel the springs.

Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid Mattress Pricing and Sizing

Take a look at the chart below to compare sizes. Prices listed will be before discount or offer on each size. Be sure to check out our coupons and promo codes to save big on your next mattress!

Size	Dimensions	Price
Twin	38” x 75” x 10”	$896
Twin XL	38” x 80” x 10”	$992
Full	54” x 75” x 10”	$1,238
Queen	60” x 80” x 10”	$1,383
King	76” x 80” x 10”	$1,775
California King	72” x 84” x 10”	$1,758

Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid Mattress Policies and FAQs

What are Awara’s shipping policies?

Awara offers free shipping on all of their mattresses.

Does Awara offer a trial period?

Awara offers a 365-night home sleep trial, allowing you to test it out for a whole year. If it isn’t the best fit for you, you can return it within that time period.

What is the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid mattress warranty?

The Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid comes with a lifetime warranty.

Does the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid mattress contain fiberglass?

No, the Natural Luxury Hybrid mattress does not contain fiberglass. Awara uses chemical-free flame retardants.

What certifications does the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid mattress have?

The Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid mattress adheres to top global environmental standards and has GOLS, FSC, and GOTS certifications.

Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid Vs

It’s always a good idea to compare a bed to some of its competitors before committing to it. In this case, Avocado is probably the most direct competitor of Awara. See how this mattress compares to some of Avocado’s offerings below. 

Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid vs Avocado Green

Avocado Green is Avocado’s flagship mattress. Like the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid, the Avocado Green is a premium latex hybrid mattress. Both beds are made from high-quality, all-natural materials and feature a layer of pocketed coils. They are also both very responsive beds.

• Price: The Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid is cheaper than the Avocado Green. The Natural Luxury Hybrid starts at just under $1,400 for a queen-sized bed before any discounts, while the Avocado Green is nearly $2,000 for a queen-sized mattress.
• Sleeping position: Both beds are great for lightweight and average weight back sleepers. I think the Awara is better for stomach sleepers because it is a little firmer than the Avocado. I would not recommend either mattress to strict side sleepers or those with sensitive joints.
• Cooling: The Natural Luxury Hybrid and Avocado Green are about the same when it comes to cooling because they feature a lot of the same materials. The Avocado performed better on our cooling test by 2 degrees.
• Body weight: Both beds are suitable for different body types. However, the Avocado outperforms the Awara overall for heavy sleepers. The Natural Luxury Hybrid mattress is thinner, so heavy sleepers would likely sink into the springs.

Read more in our full Avocado Green mattress review.

Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid vs Avocado Latex

The Avocado Latex is another eco-friendly option for individuals looking for a sustainable mattress. In fact, the Avocado Latex is 100 percent biodegradable, making it the greener option of the two beds. The Avocado Latex is also firmer than the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid, coming in at 8 out of 10 on the firmness scale.

• Price: The Avocado Latex is over $1,000 more than the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid.
• Sleeping position: The Avocado Latex is ideal for stomach sleepers. These sleepers need a firmer bed to keep their spines aligned at night. Aside from that, the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid should be a better fit for everyone else, especially individuals with back pain.
• Cooling: The Awara mattress has the advantage here because its individually wrapped coils help improve air circulation and breathability. 
• Body weight: The Avocado Latex is a better choice for heavier sleepers who tend to sink too far into the mattress. However, the Natural Luxury Hybrid is a much better option for average weight sleepers who need a supportive mattress.

Read more in our full Avocado Latex mattress review.

Other Models from Awara

Awara offers a few other eco-friendly mattress models. Learn more about these beds below.

Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid vs Awara Premier Luxury Hybrid Mattress

The Awara Premier Luxury Hybrid is the beefed-up sibling of the Natural Luxury Hybrid. This mattress features the same high-quality, organic materials. Both mattresses share a lot of similarities, but the Premier model offers a more plush and luxurious sleep experience overall. The Premier Luxury Hybrid is a bit softer, coming in at 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale.

• Price: The Awara Premier Luxury Hybrid mattress is more expensive than the Natural Luxury Hybrid mattress just under $2,000 for a queen-sized bed before any discounts.
• Sleeping position: The Premier Luxury Hybrid is a better choice for strict side sleepers and those with sensitive joints because of its plush cover layer. However, I would argue that the Natural Luxury Hybrid is a better fit for back and stomach sleepers who prefer a firmer mattress.
• Cooling: Since both beds are almost the same aside from the cover, they have nearly identical cooling capabilities. The Premier Luxury Hybrid beat the Natural Luxury Hybrid by 1 degree on the cooling test.
• Body weight: The Awara Premier Luxury Hybrid is better for heavier sleepers because of its plush cover layer. These sleepers may sink too far into the Natural Luxury Hybrid and feel the springs because it is significantly thinner.

Read more in our full Awara Premier Luxury Hybrid mattress review.

Our Review Process

At Sleepopolis, our team of Certified Sleep Science Coaches personally test each mattress. We start by unboxing the mattress to figure out how difficult (or easy) it is to get the mattress from the box to the bed. Then, we spend time laying on the bed in different positions, taking time to assess it on our backs, stomachs, and sides. Next, we perform our Sleepopolis tests, using specialized tools to measure qualities like motion transfer, bounce, and pressure relief. Our last step is to open up the mattress and take a look at each layer. These steps allow us to give our final verdict on the mattress.

Kenny Timper

Staff Writer

About Author

Kenny is a Staff Writer at Sleepopolis. He tests the good, the bad, and the ugly of all things sleep, so you can skip the trial and error and jump straight into a good night’s rest. Kenny graduated from William Peace University with a degree in English and a minor in communication. Outside of testing and writing about mattresses, he enjoys hiking, biking, and avoiding the pit at your local heavy metal concert.

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