Mention an inflatable mattress and you can instantly think of waking up with a sore back. Sleeping on these babies is not the most desired too, even for people who are coming over to your house, let’s face it.
Even if your guests are only spending the night, you’d want them to have a restful sleep. And that can happen even if you just have a nook in the living room to set up an inflatable mattress or an air bed. You just need to ensure you’re getting the most comfortable ones.
How we Chose the Best Inflatable Mattress for Your Guests
They will love spending the night over and will not mind a nook in your living room! Here’s how we wrapped up this air mattress list.
Relatively easy to inflate
We know how frustrating it can be. Your guests are tired and so are you. And both of you need to badly retire for the night. Waiting for hours on end for that mattress to be fully set up can be frustrating. and so we made sure to pick air beds that take just over a few minutes to get fully set up.
These mattresses can be operated by a handheld pump, built-in pun, or self-inflatable. So you can still choose how you do the setup.
Durable and relatively pump
It’s also frustrating to wake up in the morning to find yourself sleeping on the floor with the air bed collapsing and all. Substandard inflatable mattresses can have lots of air leaks. Even just for one night, it may lose a lot of the air and collapse. We don’t want this so we made sure to choose air beds that can maintain optimum air pressure so they stay comfortably plump, so your guests will not end up sleeping next to the carpet.
These are also made from durable materials so they can maintain their shape and integrity for much longer. We also have a handful meant for heavy-duty use, in case you have kids coming over who love to jump on the bed.
Comfortable and sometimes borderline dreamy
We choose air beds that are comfortable to sleep on. Some may have velvety soft top layer that can instantly feel comforting to your aching and tired body.
We have a handful of options that have a coil system. This can be a pleasure for those who have a sore back and need more support. So you might still be able to experience a borderline dreamy sleep even if it’s just on one of these bad boys.
And These are our Favorite Inflatable Mattresses
You will find it quite comfy and even dreamy to sleep even on an inflatable mattress.
EnerPlex Air Mattress with Built-in Pump
When your guests are already tired you can get this air mattress filled up in no time. It comes with a convenient pump that you just need to plug in and it will inflate in a minute and 21 seconds.
The bottom part of the mattress is non-skid so it stays in place no matter how fussy your guest is. When it comes to comfort, this can provide a decent sleep in the living room. It has a coiled construction, all 40 of them, that can offer sufficient support for your entire body, especially your back. It stays plump and the air does not escape even if two weeks have passed. So this is a convenient and suitable option if you have a guest staying for more than a week. You don’t need to pump in air every day to ensure it remains comfy and plush.
Bestway Fortech
This is a more comfortable option if your friend or guest has wider dimensions. The wider surface area will ensure that your guest will have a relaxing sleep without having any part of their body dangling from the edge of the mattress.
This is also self-inflating though you also have the liberty to bolt in air using the built-in air pump. It takes about five minutes to fully set up this bad boy. But keep in mind that this can create a noticeable noise so that is something to consider if you’re setting it up late at night and everybody’s asleep.
It also features raised sides that can stop you from rolling out at night, but it is quite thin compared to other air beds. But this thin edge also creates more surface area where it can lie. So you just have to pick your poison.
Also, it has a plastic smell that is more noticeable when deflating the mattress.
Chillsun Air Mattress
This air mattress is a nice combination of support and comfort. It can somehow lend a subtle degree of plushness even if it’s just an air bed. This features a fully-flocked top layer, it’s very soft and comfortable to lay on. It is made of felt, so you can experience a sheer smoothness, but it does cling to the sheets.
It is on the firmer side though but you can still feel that layer of softness on the top. The firmness of the mattress made it more supportive and it was able to maintain air pressure longer. There is no air leak throughout the night.
This is also a durable choice since the material is quite thick, so we expect this baby to last longer than standard air mattresses in the market. And oh, this can create more noise when setting it up with the air pump that it comes with. This is also one of the fastest ones to inflate, so despite the noise your guest can settle in faster for the night.
Intex Dura-Beam Deluxe Comfort Air Mattress
Intex is becoming one of the universal choices for apparent reasons. One, you can get this air mattress in multiple sizes. So you can choose a wider bed if you have more than one person staying in for the night.
This also has a very competitive price, but it has a couple of features up in its sleeves. It is a very comfy, firm, and supportive air mattress that also has a higher load capacity. It can maintain air pressure for several days.
You can also get it in 18 and 22-inch height mattresses, which are at a higher profile and suitable for those who find it challenging to get out of an air mattress.
But patience is the key when deflating it, it can actually take up some time.
Insta-Bed Raised Pillow-Top Air Mattress
This is a more luxurious air mattress that can offer a dreamlike sleep to your guests. It is an upgrade from the usual and features a softer pillow top surface. Once you lie on it, you can tell that it is made of more premium materials.
The pillow top surface is made of soft suede which can instantly relax the body and velvety soft to the skin.
There is lots of love! It has less motion transfer and it comes with an automatic shutoff feature. You can easily set your desired level of softness and it will do the job for you.
You also have the option to get it in a plush, firm, or medium-firm mattress. This is one of ‘em air beds that give you more liberty.
Keep in mind though that along with the more luxurious experience comes a steeper price. So this is definitely for those who are looking for an upgrade.
Active Era Comfort Air Mattress
This is another plush and soft option like our number five air mattress. But what sets it apart is that it has a more curvaceous form that can adapt better to the shape of the body. An air mattress can be notorious for being too flat and lacking in support, so this baby takes it up a notch when it comes to support.
It is also self-inflating but you can also manually pump in air with a standalone pump that comes with the mattress.
It comes in a wider king-size option best for more than one person. It inflates fast and you can also adjust the firmness level. It’s all set level, it does come off too firm at first.
As for the downsides, the PVC materials can come off as a bit tacky. Also, it is not able to maintain air pressure as impressively as the other mattresses on this list. You need to pump in air a few times as the PVC tends to get out of shape, a downside of all PVC air beds. So this might be suitable for shorter night stays if you don’t have the patience to do that.
Coleman SupportRest Double-High Air Bed
Speaking of air pressure, this baby will certainly impress you. There are no air leaks and the material is rather durable. This air bed can last for a long time and it can maintain air pressure for a couple of days. Thus making it a more convenient option if your guests are going to stay in for a week or so.
This comes with a handheld pump. Though you have to manually pump in air, it inflates faster. But this pump is sold separately
This is also one of the more durable, outdoor-ready air beds. The surface is also made of a puncture-proof material, making it a more suitable choice for camping. indoors, it can provide a more stable and strong surface for people who are on the heavier side. The heavy load will not allow for air leaks.
SoundAsleep Dream Series with Comfort Coil
This can easily be a crowd favorite. It has shallow raised edges that can make it easier to get out of bed in the morning. It is also equipped with air coils that make the entire bed more supportive and will not give you pressure poutine. So even if you are lying on the floor, you can feel that subtle level of support for your back, hips, and entire body.
The mattress is also firm and durable, there are no noticeable air leaks so your guests will pretty much sleep well for the night.
This also has a quiet built-in air pump. So you can set this up even if you have kids around. You can set this up at night and the kids will not be disrupted in their sleep.
King Koil Pillow Top Plush Queen Air Mattress
This can hold air overnight and does not need to be reinflated. It can also be set up in as fast as 3 minutes.
This mattress is more of a top-of-the-bed pillowtop experience. It cradles you in a cocoon of cloud-like comfort. It does feel more luxurious and your guests will not mind spending the night in the living room if they have an air bed to sleep on like this, it is beyond comfortable. This is also very durable and can be viable even if the kids jump on it.
TouchXEL Inflatable Air Mattress
This air bed can maintain its firmness at night. Even if the kids have been rowdy and playing on it during the day, you only need to top off a bit of air into it. It’s also self-inflating and is a convenient choice for busy bees and you don’t want to bother your guests with the extra arm work.
This Is also a better bed if you guys need an air bed that they can easily get out of in the morning. It has pillowed raised side edges that make getting out of bed more accessible for most.
As for the not-so-good bits, the grooves on the top surface can be uncomfortable for some.
Let Your Guests Sleep Well
So there you have it, our list of the most comfortable inflatable mattresses you can offer to your guests. They will not wake up with a bad back, much less, wake up next to the floor. These airbeds can amp up the sleeping experience even in the living room.
