Expert advice from The Sleep Shop, Athlone

A spare room mattress is one of the most important (and overlooked) purchases in an Irish home. Whether it’s for guests, teenagers, visiting family, or Airbnb use, you want something comfortable, supportive, durable — and great value.

At The Sleep Shop in Athlone, we help customers choose the right spare-room mattress every single day. After thousands of fittings, we know exactly what works best for Irish homes, box rooms, and rental properties.

This expert guide explains what to look for, the mattresses we recommend, and how to choose the best setup for your spare room in 2025.

⭐ What Makes a Great Spare Room Mattress?

A spare-room mattress needs to be:

✔ Comfortable for all sleep positions

Not too soft, not too firm — a balanced feel works best for guests and families.

✔ Supportive

A mattress that gives proper back and shoulder support makes a noticeable difference to sleep quality.

✔ Breathable

Ensures comfort for occasional sleepers and guests.

✔ Durable

Strong materials mean it maintains shape even with irregular use.

✔ Good value

For a room that’s not used daily, you want quality without overspending.

✔ Easy to deliver

Boxed mattresses are ideal for stairs, hallways, apartments and tight spaces.

✔ Compatible with any base

Especially divan bases (the best option for spare rooms).

⭐ Our Top Mattress Picks for Spare Rooms (2025)

All links included — every mattress below is chosen based on real customer results.

1. TopCare Mattress

👉 https://thesleepshop.ie/collections/mattress-in-a-box/products/topcare-mattress

Why it’s perfect for spare rooms:

• Exceptional value

• Supportive edge-to-edge design

• Comfortable for all sleep styles

• Arrives boxed for easy delivery

• Ideal for teenagers, guests, rentals & apartments

This is one of our best-selling spare-room mattresses — extremely reliable and brilliant comfort for the price.

2. Leaba Support Mattress

👉 https://thesleepshop.ie/collections/mattress-in-a-box/products/leaba-support-mattress

Best for:

• Teenagers

• Guest rooms

• Family homes needing strong support

The Leaba Support is firmer, very supportive, and long-lasting — brilliant for spare rooms that might get a mix of guests.

3. Kensington Mattress

👉 https://thesleepshop.ie/collections/mattress-in-a-box/products/kensington-mattress

Best for:

• Spare rooms that need “hotel-like” comfort

• Couples visiting

• Older guests

A really strong all-round pick. Not too soft, not too firm — perfect balance.

4. Pocket Bio Mattress

👉 https://thesleepshop.ie/collections/mattress-in-a-box/products/pocket-bio-mattress?

Best for:

• Spare rooms used frequently

• Guest rooms where comfort is important

• People needing stronger back support

The Pocket Bio is eco-friendly, firmer, and supportive — perfect if your spare room is almost as busy as your main bedroom.

5. Everest Mattress

👉 https://thesleepshop.ie/collections/mattress-in-a-box/products/everest-mattress?

Best for:

• A premium spare room

• High guest turnover (e.g., Airbnb)

• Adults who want comfort close to a master bedroom feel

Deep comfort, excellent support, and a luxury feel — an outstanding upgrade option.

⭐ The Best Base for a Spare Room: A Divan Base

👉 https://thesleepshop.ie/collections/divan-bases

A divan base is the most space-efficient and supportive base for a spare room in Ireland.
At The Sleep Shop, all our divan bases are:

• Irish-made

• Built with premium timber

• Finished with a strong MDF top (not cardboard)

• Durable, long-lasting & perfect for boxed mattresses

• Available in many colours

• Ideal for box rooms and smaller spaces

Divans are also perfect if you need extra storage — two drawers, four drawers or ottoman options.

⭐ Don’t Forget the Pillows: Your Guests Will Notice

Our best-selling spare-room pillow option:

Sheep Wool Pillows — Buy One, Get One Half Price

👉 https://thesleepshop.ie/collections/pillows/products/sheeps-wool-x2?variant=32671256346705

Breathable, natural, supportive — and excellent value.

⭐ Why Buy Your Spare-Room Mattress From The Sleep Shop?

✔ Real expertise — thousands of spare-room mattresses fitted

✔ Irish retailer supporting Irish manufacturing

✔ Honest recommendations based on experience

✔ Fast nationwide delivery

✔ Full range of Irish-made divan bases

✔ Exceptional value options across all budgets

✔ Free advice in-store or over the phone

Visit us in person:
📍 The Sleep Shop, Ankers Bower, Dublin Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath N37 E762