What counts as a South African double

The retailer pages state a South African double mattress reference of 137 cm wide by 188 cm long. Extra-length versions are also available, so a Double label alone does not prove that a listing is the standard 188 cm length. Check the exact size selector before comparing prices. [1] [2]

Three named mattress-only prices

The Bed Centre’s Double-mattress category displayed these promotional cash prices on 3 November 2026: Strandmattress Snugwell Mattress – Double at R2,699; Vitafoam – Dream In A Box Mattress – Double at R4,699; and Sealy Lancelot Firm Mattress – Double at R6,399. The page presents them as mattress listings, not bed sets. [1]

  • Strandmattress Snugwell Mattress – Double: R2,699 displayed sale price. [1]
  • Vitafoam – Dream In A Box Mattress – Double: R4,699 displayed sale price. [1]
  • Sealy Lancelot Firm Mattress – Double: R6,399 displayed sale price. [1]

How to make the comparison fair

These figures are a three-product sample from one retailer, not a market-wide cheapest-price result. They establish displayed prices for listings marked Double, but the checked category text does not independently give each selected product’s full measured length. A like-for-like standard-length price verdict is therefore not established. [1]

Compare the same product name, size selection, mattress-only or set status, firmness, delivery terms and date. Do not carry over a category-page price if changing the size selector changes the amount. Promotional prices, stock and delivery charges can change at checkout. Neither a higher price nor a brand name proves superior quality or comfort.