Available 
Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress
from £194-£268.
£194-£268
Sizes tracked: Small Single, Single, Small Double, Double, King Size
Buying guide
Best mattresses for children and guest rooms to compare
Compare five Mattress Online mattresses for children’s rooms and guest rooms by size, feel, price and practical fit, rather than chasing one universal winner.
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Last verified: 2026-07-22
Quick verdict
This is a comparison shortlist for children’s rooms and guest rooms, not a single best-buy verdict. The starting points to compare are Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress from £194, Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress from £254 and Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress from £335, with the full shortlist spanning £158 to £679. The right pick depends on room size, preferred feel and whether you want pocket sprung, hybrid or memory foam construction.
Top picks to compare
Start with Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress (£194-£268), Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress (£254-£498), Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress (£335-£605) because they give you a focused set of current retailer options to compare. The visible price range is £158-£679, so check whether the extra spend buys a useful specification difference rather than only a different brand or finish. The shortlist includes Aspire, Bodyshape, which helps you compare familiar brands against specification, delivery and value.
Available 
Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress
from £254-£498.
£254-£498
Sizes tracked: Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King
Available 
Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress
from £335-£605.
£335-£605
Sizes tracked: Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King
Available 
Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket Mattress
from £389-£679.
£389-£679
Sizes tracked: Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King
Available 
Bodyshape Vitality Memory Foam Ortho Mattress
from £158-£305.
£158-£305
Sizes tracked: Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King
At-a-glance comparison
Use this table to scan the shortlist quickly before opening individual product pages. It covers Pocket Sprung, Hybrid, Memory Foam, so compare like-for-like where possible before deciding which mattress best fits your usual sleep position, preferred firmness and bed-frame size. Firmness differences include Firm; Firmness differences can matter as much as headline price when you are matching a product to a specific need.
| Product | Type | Firmness | Sizes | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress | Pocket Sprung | Check retailer | Small Single, Single, Small Double, Double, King Size | £194 |
| Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress | Pocket Sprung | Check retailer | Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King | £254 |
| Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress | Hybrid | Check retailer | Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King | £335 |
| Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket Mattress | Pocket Sprung | Firm | Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King | £389 |
| Bodyshape Vitality Memory Foam Ortho Mattress | Memory Foam | Firm | Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King | £158 |
What the shortlist tells you
The most practical way to use this page is by room fit and mattress type. Mattress Online’s size guidance links small single, single and small double to children, teens and guest rooms, while the shortlist also reaches double, king size and super king for more flexible spaces. Review evidence is thin: all five mattresses show a 5.0 average rating, but review counts are effectively absent, so the safest comparison is by construction, size coverage and current product-page details. The relevant products also show a 100-night comfort trial, which gives shoppers a useful check on fit after delivery.
Key trade-offs to weigh before buying
Pocket sprung, hybrid and memory foam all bring different feel and support trade-offs. Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress is the more straightforward pocket-sprung option at £194-£268, Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress adds memory foam comfort at £254-£498, and Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress is the clearest temperature-led option because the retailer describes its gel foam as cooler than traditional memory foam. The firm-feel choices in the set are Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket Mattress and Bodyshape Vitality Memory Foam Ortho Mattress, but a higher price does not automatically mean a better fit for a child’s room or guest room.
Why this shortlist is useful
The shortlist contains five mattresses from two brands, Aspire and Bodyshape, which makes it useful for side-by-side comparison without overwhelming the shopper. Because review volume is effectively absent across the set, the shortlist works best as a practical filter for size, feel, construction and price rather than as a definitive ranking. It also covers a spread of product types, so you can compare a pocket sprung mattress against a hybrid or memory foam model and see how the current price ladder lines up with the construction you want.
Shortlist benchmark at a glance
Current shortlist prices run from £158 to £679, with a median price of £254. Every shortlisted product shows five variants in the benchmark data, and the visible size range runs from small single through single, small double, double, king size and super king depending on the model. Aspire appears on the more compact and mid-priced end with the Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress, while Bodyshape covers the rest of the set, including the budget Bodyshape Vitality Memory Foam Ortho Mattress and the premium Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket Mattress.
How to choose the right one
Start with the room, then match the mattress to the sleeper. If you are shopping for a younger child or a tighter guest space, the small single options in the shortlist are the most compact starting point; if you need more room to move, look at the single or small double variants that Mattress Online links to children, teens and guest-room use. Then choose the feel: Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress offers a pocket sprung starting point at £194-£268, Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress adds foam comfort at £254-£498, and Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress may suit shoppers who want a spring-and-foam blend with cooler-feeling wording from the retailer. Before ordering, confirm the mattress depth, dimensions and bed-frame compatibility on the retailer page so the size works properly with the bed and bedding you already have.
Value: what looks worthwhile here
Value in this shortlist is about getting the right mix of specification, confidence and current price. The Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress brings a 5-year guarantee and a medium firmness label at a relatively moderate price, while the Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress pairs a 100-night comfort trial with a 1-year guarantee, so the longer cover is not the only thing to weigh. The Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress also carries a 5-year guarantee, which helps explain why it sits higher in the range at £335-£605. Check the retailer for latest price and availability before comparing value.
Retailer details used
Last checked 2026-07-22. The source list below is included to help you check the details behind the comparison. Always confirm the latest price, delivery cost, stock status and product details with the retailer before buying.
- Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress | Mattress Onlineproduct-page evidence for Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress
- Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress | Mattress Onlineproduct-page evidence for Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress
- Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress | Mattress Onlineproduct-page evidence for Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress
- Mattress Sizes: Beds & Mattress Size Guide UK | Mattress OnlineSize guidance for small single, single, and small double in children/guest-room contexts.
- How To Choose a Mattress For Kids - Mattress OnlineChild mattress buying factors such as space, support, and growth/posture.
- Baby safer sleep advice - Best Start in Life - NHSInfant mattress safety caveats: firm, flat, waterproof, separate sleep space.
Helpful next reads
Keep comparing with related reviews and buying guides before checking the latest retailer prices.
Buying questions
Which mattress type is best for a child’s room: pocket sprung, hybrid or memory foam?
It depends on the feel you want and the room you have. Pocket sprung mattresses usually suit shoppers who want a more traditional feel, memory foam can feel more contouring, and hybrids aim to combine sprung support with a foam comfort layer. For this shortlist, Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress is the simplest pocket-sprung option, Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress adds foam comfort, and Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress is the mixed-construction choice.
How do I choose the right size for a guest room or child’s bed frame?
Use the room and sleeper age as the starting point. Mattress Online’s size guidance links small single to younger children or occasional guests, single to solo sleepers and guest rooms, and small double to visitors in more spacious guest rooms or teenagers who want more room. Before buying, check the exact dimensions, mattress depth and frame compatibility on the retailer page, especially if you are matching existing bedding or a tighter bed frame.
What does the 100-night comfort trial mean when comparing these mattresses?
It means the retailer gives you a window to judge whether the mattress suits the room and sleeper after delivery, which is useful when review volume is limited. On the supplied product pages, the relevant mattresses mention a 100-night comfort trial, so it is a practical safety net when choosing between different feels, such as pocket sprung, memory foam or hybrid. Always read the current terms on the product page before ordering.
Are the visible ratings enough to choose by review alone?
No. All five shortlisted mattresses show a 5.0 average rating, but the visible review counts are too low to make a strong comparison, and the benchmark data shows review_count_max at 0. That means size, construction, firmness and current price should carry more weight than the star score alone when you are deciding between Bodyshape and Aspire options.