We all know how it goes when family comes to stay without any notification beforehand. There’s the panic clean around the house, the mental notes to buy groceries for breakfast, and of course, the looming question ‘But where will they sleep?’
If your home isn’t equipped with a fully functioning guest bedroom, then a fold-out mattress is your next best option. Add a beautiful set of linen and lots of cushions, and it’ll be your guest’s ideal home away from home, for however long they’re going to stay for.
To help you out, we’ve compiled 7 of our favourite folding mattresses for you to peruse:
2025’s top folding mattresses
- Living Fusion Callaway, $129.99, Temple & Webster (here’s why)
- DreamZ, $79.99, Myer (here’s why)
- Luxdream, $189.95, Amazon (here’s why)
What is a folding mattress?
A folding mattress is a mattress is usually sectioned into three, making it easy to fold and store away. They are used mainly for overnight guests in the home but can be handy for camping or bringing to sleepovers. Folding mattresses are made from foam, and are placed directly on the ground for use.
What’s the difference between a folding mattress and a folding bed?
The main difference the two is that a folding bed has a base that holds the bed above the ground, while a folding mattress is placed directly on the ground.
The best folding mattress choices for sleepovers and family camping
01
Living Fusion Callaway foldable camping mattress
$129.99 (usually $229.99), Temple & Webster
Best for: having guests over
A bamboo, high-density foam is all that is needed between your guest and the floor for a good night’s sleep. Since it’s made from highly breathable and allergy-free material, it will probably be their most comfortable night out of their own bed!
Key features:
- Materials: bamboo, high-density foam
- Includes: 1 x mattress
- Highly breathable
- Allergy-free material
- Foldable & zipper design
- Washable & removable cover
02
DreamZ foldable mattress pillow bed
$79.99 (usually $87.99), Myer
Best for: kids sleepovers
If your child’s next sleepover requires a sleeping bag and pillow, it may be even more handy to throw this in the car on the way out. With the ability to prop up or lie down flat, movie night will be made easy, and going to sleep afterwards even easier! Make sure to tell them to go easy on the lollies, or they won’t even use get to use the foldable mattress.
Key features:
- Rest flat or prop yourself up
- Cushion removes and cover is machine washable
- Smooth zipper
- Soft and breathable
- 5 cushion segments
03
Luxdream folding foam mattress
from $189.95, Amazon
Best for: last-minute arrivals
If your visitors have made the choice to stay over after too many bevvy’s, the easiest thing to do is whip out a couple of these foam mattresses. Dress them up in sheets and comfy cushions, and they’ll be sleeping like babies in no time.
Key features:
- Ventilated and helps regulate sleep temperature for maximum support and comfort.
- Constructed with a 4cm thick luxurious memory foam layer over an 11cm thick supportive foam base
- Includes a removable ultra-soft jacquard cover with an anti-slip bottom.
04
Giselle Bedding foldable foam mattress
from $92.05, Myer
Best for: easy storage
This folding mattress from Giselle Bedding is ideal for homes that are short on space, even when it comes to putting it away. The thin, foldable design makes for easy storage, and will be hidden from view without any trouble. For overnight guests, they’ll stay comfy and cosy without any worries.
Key features:
- Used as a chair or a single bed
- Anti-wearing faux linen fabric
- High-density foam
- Medium Firmness
- Zipped design
- Washable removable cover
- Foldable for easy storage
05
ZSMFCD Japanese futon floor mattress
from $192.82, Amazon
Best for: living room campouts
If you love movie night, or building forts in your lounge room, then this floor mattress is for you. It is as soft as any normal bed, and is made of 100% cotton for a breathable, comfortable night’s sleep. If you feel so inclined, pull this out for the perfect afternoon nap.
Key features:
- 4 inches thick, providing good support and softness
- Ergonomic design: adapts to human body curves, improves sleep and low back pain
- 100% cotton fabric, cool and breathable, comfortable and will not disturb your sleep at night.
06
Adler Sherpa folding double mattress
from $129, Fantastic Furniture
Best for: a couple of people
For those who frequently have parents or couple friends stay the night, this double mattress will heed any questioning about ‘but where will we sleep?’ Covered in a cosy sherpa fleece, your pair of guests will stay warm and snuggly all night long. Just make sure you’ve got a double bed sheet set handy!
Key features:
- 3-fold design for easy storage and portability
- Functions as both a bed and a pop-up seat
- Cover made from warm and cosy Sherpa fleece
- Filled with high-density foam for medium firmness
- Allergy-free material for peace of mind
- Lightweight construction for effortless handling
07
Wanderer folding foam mattress
from $129.99, BCF
Best for: tent-camping
Finally, if you’re not the type to rough it when camping, add in a little glam with this folding foam mattress. Made from a durable cover material, you’ll stay comfy, dry and warm in your tent, and wake up fresh as a daisy! Your back will definitely thank you.
Key features:
- Compact and portable folds up design for easy storage
- Ultra-soft foam for cushioning and support for a restful night’s sleep
- Built with a tough but comfortable polyester cover for durability
- Versatile portable mattress – great for family camping holidays or unexpected guests
How long does a folding mattress last?
A folding mattress usually lasts 2-3 years before the foam and other components begin to deteriorate. If you use your foldable mattress more frequently, it may wear down at a faster pace. Ensure that you wash the removable cover and air out the interior foam to help make it last longer.
