Awara Premier Luxury Hybrid Mattress review: An organic plush mattress for stomach sleepers

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For the longest time, I've been an advocate for hybrid mattresses. They offered a firmer feel that I enjoyed as a back and stomach sleeper, kept me cool throughout the night, and were fairly affordable, too. However, in the past few years, I've jumped on the organic latex foam mattress train, outfitting my main bed with a PlushBeds Botanical Bliss mattress and my guest bed with an Essentia Stratami Organic mattress. Not only do these organic latex mattresses offer great temperature regulation and a healthy sleep environment, but they're both supportive and soft, allowing me to sleep on my stomach, back, and sides.

Having said that, I was exceptionally happy to test the Awara Premier Luxury Hybrid Mattress, as it combines my first love of hybrid mattresses with my recent interest in latex mattresses in a single product. Not only is it made with organic wool and latex, but the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid Mattress kept my temperature regulated throughout the night. Moreover, it manages to achieve that perfect balance of support and comfort for those of us who like to sleep on our backs and stomachs.

It's not too firm, not too soft — but just right, at least for those who can afford the higher price tag. The Premier Luxury Hybrid Mattress is Awara's most expensive mattress whose only difference with the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid Mattress is two extra inches of plush latex for an extra $430. (For reference, the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid Mattress is our best budget organic mattress and will be slightly firmer than the Premier). Keep reading to see how the Awara Premier Luxury Hybrid Mattress held up over the course of various tests before comparing it to the best mattresses on the market to see if it's a fit for you.

Construction

Awara redesigned its mattresses in 2024, previously sporting purple accents. The revamped exterior gives them a much cleaner look that aligns more with the luxurious and organic demo it is trying to reach. More significantly for the eco-conscious, Awara now uses GOLS-certified organic latex and GOTS-certified organic wool.

The medium-firm Awara Premier Natural Hybrid Mattress has a four-layer construction that's 12 inches thick and has a Eurotop design. The quilted cover is made with GOTS-certified organic wool and rayon made from bamboo, a breathable material that assists in wicking away moisture and heat. The previous version used wool and cotton.

The second layer is four inches of GOLS & FSC-certified organic latex, which offers support, spinal alignment, and comfort. The base Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid uses two inches rather than four.

As mentioned, it's a hybrid mattress, which means the third layer consists of 8-inch individually wrapped springs. The edges are now reinforced to provide better edge support and maintain the mattress' integrity. A lower cover wraps around the base and has four handles so that you can easily move your mattress when need be.

Unfortunately, you can't customize the firmness or height of this mattress, and there aren't any add-ons, like a pillow top, to choose from either.

Our review of the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid Mattress

Setup

A queen-size Awara Premier Natural Hybrid Mattress arrived at my home vacuum-sealed and packed in a nondescript cardboard box. I moved it on my own; however, if you have someone to help you move it, I'd suggest that, as it's fairly heavy, weighing 148 pounds. After unpacking the mattress, I put it on my platform bed and removed the plastic. It took two hours for the mattress to fully expand, and I could sleep on the mattress that night. There were not any noticeable off-gassing smells.

Comfort and support

Hybrid mattresses, like the Awara that I tested, are typically firmer than all-foam mattresses, be they made of memory foam or latex foam (though admittedly all latex-foam mattresses are firmer than memory foam mattresses). So, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the Awara Premier Luxury Hybrid Mattress has a plush top that's cozy and cloud-like. This is not to say that my body sinks far into the mattress — because it doesn't. Rather, the softness of the quilted cover and the latex layer provides a cozy feeling and pressure relief, while at the same time, the coils support my hips and lower back and keep my spine aligned. I never once woke up with pain or soreness.

I'm a combination sleeper, so I like sleeping on my stomach, back, and sides. When it came to sleeping on the Awara Premier Luxury Hybrid Mattress, I found that sleeping on my stomach and back was most comfortable. That's not to say that I couldn't sleep on my side on this mattress, only that it didn't feel as natural as the other two sleep positions. When I measured the deviation angle of the mattress while lying on my side, it came out to six degrees. In my opinion, the mattress needs a bit more give to make sleeping on my side more comfortable.

Overall, I'd label this mattress medium or a 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale. It's definitely on the softer end of mattresses that are designed for stomach and back sleepers, but that makes it a better sell, in my opinion.

Heat dissipation

The Awara Premier Luxury Hybrid Mattress does a great job at dispersing heat, which is not surprising considering that hybrid mattresses result in better airflow. Plus, it's outfitted with a cover that has wool which wicks moisture away.

I'm not a naturally hot sleeper, but I've tested plenty of mattresses that retain heat, and it was clear the Awara Premier Luxury Hybrid Mattress does not do that. Though the mattress is not cool to the touch, it did a great job of keeping me neutral — temperature-wise — throughout the night. I never woke up sweating or warm.

I also used an infrared thermometer to take temperature readings of the Awara Premier Luxury Hybrid Mattress. On average, the mattress is 81.5 degrees Fahrenheit. After lying down, it had an 85-degree temperature reading. Two minutes after getting up, it dropped to 82 degrees.

Edge support

According to the brand, the Awara Premier Luxury Hybrid Mattress has thick gauge edge support perimeter coils to assist in edge support. To see how supportive these reinforced coils were, I ran tests along the sides and the foot of the mattress. When I sat on the sides of the mattress, I sunk 4 inches. However, I sunk 6 inches when sitting at the foot of the bed.

I was impressed by the support along the sides of the mattress and how I could easily put on my shoes, get dressed, and stand up. That said, I found that the corners of the mattress and the foot of the bed were noticeably less supportive. It's unlikely you'll sit on the corners, but I would advise using the sides of the mattress rather than the foot of the bed to get dressed, as the sides are more supportive.

There was not a moment when I thought I might slip or roll off the sides of the bed when lying near the edge of the mattress. For example, I could lie on my side at a 90-degree angle on the very edge of the mattress without falling off.

Motion isolation

Those who share a bed with a partner should invest in a mattress with great motion isolation capabilities. In other words, you want a mattress that can isolate the motion of your fidgety partner or pet which will prevent you from feeling their movements and thus waking up.

I tested the motion isolation of this mattress in a number of ways. First, I had another person get in and out of the bed and change sleep positions while lying on the bed. While I did feel some of their movements, I didn't feel them all. From this test alone, I felt like the motion isolation was a 7.5 on a 10-point scale (with 10 being perfect and 1 indicating poor motion isolation).

My second test involved placing an unopened soda can in the middle of the mattress and dropping a 15-lb. dumbbell five times at a height of four feet and a distance of 12 inches from the can. As I did this, I had the Vibrometer app running on my phone, which was placed on the mattress about 12 inches from the can. Not only did the can fall each time, but according to the app, the average vibration reading was a 4.5 or "moderate."

It's hard to translate those readings for you, but I can say that I ran this same test on two other mattresses in my home (both of which are organic latex mattresses), and the results were about the same. I'm inclined to say that if you did this test on most mattresses, you'll likely see the can tip over, but perhaps the vibration readings will differ.

Overall, I would say that the Awara Premier Luxury Hybrid Mattress does a good — though not great — job of motion isolation. If you're very sensitive to movement, it may not be a fit for you; however, for the average sleeper, it'll do the trick.

Trial period and warranty

Awara offers one of the best trial periods and warranties on the mattress market. You can test the mattress for 365 nights, and you'll get a full refund if you return it within that time period. Note that Awara suggests sleeping on the mattress for 30 days before returning it.

Awara offers a Forever (or lifetime) Warranty to the original purchaser (you must keep your receipt for proof of purchase) of the mattress. Their warranty terms are pretty standard. For instance, you can use the warranty if there is an invisible indentation of more than 1.5 inches or some other physical flaw or manufacturing defect. In the first 10 years, Awara will replace your mattress with a new one at no charge. After 10 years, Awara will repair or replace the mattress, however, you'll be charged a $50 shipping fee each way.

Cons to consider

Compared to some mattresses on the market, there aren't a lot of customization options when it comes to ordering this Awara mattress. You can't choose a firmness level, add a pillowtop, or determine the height of the mattress. It's not the biggest drawback, especially considering how comfortable this mattress is, and how well it does in terms of temperature regulation, but it's something to note.

The only notable con is that the edge support along the foot of the mattress is lacking. It's not as supportive or as reinforced as the sides of the Awara. Again, you're more likely to sit on or lie near the sides of the mattress rather than at the foot of the bed, so I wouldn't let this downside dissuade you from buying this mattress.

What are your alternatives?

You could always go with the base Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid Mattress. The only major difference between the two is that the Premier has a four-inch layer of organic latex compared to the two-inch latex layer of the Natural Luxury Hybrid. That said, I'm not sure the additional two inches are worth an extra $430 over the $1,000 value play of Awara's base offering.

The Avocado Green mattress is also an organic latex hybrid mattress that is also well worth considering. Its motion isolation capabilities, temperature regulation, and comfort and support are similar, though I'd say the standard Avocado Green is slightly firmer. You can also upgrade with a pillowtop with the Avocado Green, though that's going to knock your price up considerably. The Premier's pricing more closely aligns with Avocado's base model, offering more value if you want a pillowtop.

In terms of comfort, the Helix Dusk Luxe competes with the Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid Mattress. In fact, it might be slightly more supportive for back and stomach sleepers than the Awara. It also has similar motion isolation capabilities. The Awara, admittedly, does better in terms of cooling and is made with organic materials.

If a solid latex organic mattress is important, you could also consider the Earthfoam mattress. It's made with all organic materials and is customizable in terms of firmness — medium and firm. You should be able to sleep on your stomach or back on the Earthfoam mattress, no matter which firmness level you choose.

For more recommendations, check out our guide to thebest mattresses.

The bottom line

The Awara Premier Luxury Hybrid Mattress is a superbly comfortable mattress that manages to offer support and spinal alignment for those who like to sleep on their stomach or back. Plus, it does a great job of wicking away heat and moisture due in part to its hybrid design and organic materials. Sure, the motion isolation is average, and the edge support is solid along the sides but not along the foot of the bed, but it's well worth the investment if you want a slightly softer hybrid latex mattress, especially considering its 365-night trial and lifetime warranty.