Slumberzone vs Dreamland vs Sleepmaker: Which Mattress Brand Is Best in NZ?

By the Cambridge Beds & Furniture team, 199 Thames Street, Morrinsville. Prices checked against our live store on 5 November 2026.

Quick answer: There is no single "best" mattress brand in New Zealand. The right one depends on the feel you like and what you want to spend. Slumberzone has the widest range at our Morrinsville showroom and the deepest discounts right now, with many queen sets 50% to 60% off. Sleepmaker's Boston and Brighton beds use Dunlop foams made in New Zealand. Dreamland's Lincoln range gives you zoned pocket springs at a mid price, and its Aurora is currently half price. SleepTime is our budget range, with a queen mattress and base from $699.

Most people who ask us "which brand is best?" have already done some homework. They have read a few reviews, seen a few names on Facebook Marketplace, and now want a straight comparison. This guide gives you that, using the beds we actually stock and the prices on our site today. Every brand below is on the floor in our Morrinsville showroom, so you can lie on all four in one visit.

How do Slumberzone, Dreamland, Sleepmaker and SleepTime compare?

The table below compares a queen mattress and base from each range. "Was" is the regular price listed on our website.

What is Slumberzone known for?

Slumberzone is the biggest range in our Slumberzone mattress collection, and it covers everything from a firm everyday bed to handcrafted luxury models. Almost every model uses individually wrapped pocket springs split into zones, which means the springs under your hips work separately from the springs under your shoulders. If you share a bed, that also cuts down on feeling your partner roll over.

Slumberzone is also where the largest discounts sit at the moment. A few worth knowing about:

• Bliss Pro Gel: 5 zone pocket springs with an Orthocool gel foam layer that helps the surface sleep cooler. Queen mattress and base $1,899, down from $4,220.
• Posture Flex Pro Medium: a euro top finished with Purolax latex foam over 5 zone springs. Queen set $2,199, down from $5,498, which is 60% off.
• Dzire: a genuinely firm bed with 3 zone Posture Pro springs and extra firm high-density foam. Queen set $1,899, down from $3,798.
• Spine Serene Medium: more than 1,500 Coppertine mini pocket springs in 7 zones, with Hi-Mate latex and Ortho Gel memory foam. Queen set $3,439, down from $8,598.

If you want the lowest-priced Slumberzone set, the Bliss Pro queen mattress and base is $1,699 (was $3,776).

Is Dreamland a New Zealand brand?

Yes. Dreamland describes itself as a New Zealand sleep brand, and its bases are sized for standard NZ beds. We stock two of its mattress lines.

The Lincoln range comes in three feels on the same 5 zone pocket spring system. The Lincoln Firm adds extra springs for a very firm surface. The Lincoln Plush has a 12 cm pillow top for people who like to sink in a little. A queen Lincoln Firm mattress and base is $1,349 (was $1,686) and the Lincoln Plush queen set is $1,599 (was $1,999).

The Dreamland Aurora is the stronger deal right now. It has a 7 zone pocket spring system, gel-infused memory foam quilting and edge-to-edge support, with a medium-soft feel. The queen set is $1,825, half its regular $3,650. The king set is $2,100 (was $4,200).

Is Sleepmaker made in New Zealand?

The Sleepmaker beds we sell are built with Dunlop foams crafted in New Zealand, and the Boston Medium is listed as NZ made with a 5-year warranty. They all use a classic pocket spring encased in foam, which stops the edges from collapsing and stops two sleepers rolling together in the middle.

Browse the full Sleepmaker range or start with these:

• Boston Medium: queen mattress and base $1,599 (was $3,198). Includes Ultra-Fresh allergy control.
• Brighton Firm: queen set $1,899 (was $3,798) for people who prefer a firmer bed.
• Boston Deluxe Medium: queen set $2,299 (was $4,598). Also available in long single and long double, which tall sleepers ask us about often.

Where does SleepTime fit?

SleepTime is the range we point people to when the budget is fixed. The Kyro Bonnell uses interconnected Bonnell springs, which are firm and durable but move together more than pocket springs do. A queen mattress and base is $699. For a little more, the SleepTime Pocket Pillowtop switches to individually wrapped pocket springs with a pillow top, at $937 for a queen set (was $1,249).

At the top of the range, the SleepTime Ultra has 7 zone pocket springs that are 22 cm high. A queen set is $1,399, and a super king set is $1,799.

Which brand should you choose for the way you sleep?

Brand matters less than feel. A side sleeper on a bed that is too firm will wake up sore whatever name is on the label. Use this as a starting point, then test in store:

For more detail on this, read our guide to the best mattress for your sleep position. If you wake up warm, our mattress guide for hot sleepers goes further. If your lower back is the problem, see the best mattress for lower back pain.

Are these sale prices worth buying now?

The "was" price on each product is the regular price listed on our site, and the deepest cuts are on Slumberzone and Sleepmaker sets, many at 50% or more off. Two things are worth knowing before you decide.

First, prices change. The figures in this article were correct on 5 November 2026, so check the product page or call us before you come in. Second, our 60-Night Comfort Guarantee does not cover clearance items, floor models or heavily discounted products. If you are unsure about a feel, ask us which mattresses qualify, or spend ten minutes on each one in the showroom first. Our 10-minute mattress testing checklist helps with that.

If you are planning around the end-of-year sales, our Black Friday and Christmas bed deals guide covers timing. You can also see everything on special in our bed and furniture sale.

Can you try all four brands in one place near Hamilton?

Yes. Our showroom at 199 Thames Street, Morrinsville, has Slumberzone, Dreamland, Sleepmaker and SleepTime beds on the floor. It is about 30 minutes from Hamilton, and we deliver across the Waikato. Delivery is free within 10 km of the showroom and on orders of $2,999 or more. Between 10 and 50 km it is $59, which covers Cambridge, Te Aroha and Matamata. See our delivery and assembly terms for the full rates.

You can spread the cost with Afterpay, Finance Now, Q Mastercard or GEM Visa, and if you are a Work and Income client we can prepare a WINZ furniture quote. When your new bed arrives, we can take the old one away through our old bed removal service for $50.

Visit us: 199 Thames Street, Morrinsville 3300. Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 3pm. Call +64 27 823 4445 to check stock or hold a price.

Frequently asked questions

Which mattress brand is best in New Zealand?

No brand is best for everyone. Slumberzone gives the widest choice and the deepest current discounts, Sleepmaker uses New Zealand-made Dunlop foams, Dreamland offers zoned pocket springs at a mid price, and SleepTime suits tight budgets. Choose the feel first, then compare prices.

Is Slumberzone a good mattress brand?

Slumberzone mattresses at our store use zoned pocket spring systems, and the top ranges add Coppertine mini springs, latex and gel memory foam. Queen mattress and base sets currently start at $1,699 at Cambridge Beds & Furniture in Morrinsville.

Is Sleepmaker made in New Zealand?

The Sleepmaker Boston and Brighton mattresses we stock are made with Dunlop foams crafted in New Zealand, and the Boston Medium is listed as NZ made with a 5-year warranty.

What is the cheapest queen mattress and base?

The SleepTime Kyro Bonnell queen mattress and base is $699 at Cambridge Beds & Furniture, down from $874. Prices were checked on 5 November 2026 and can change.

Where can I try Slumberzone, Dreamland and Sleepmaker mattresses in the Waikato?

All three, plus SleepTime, are on display at Cambridge Beds & Furniture, 199 Thames Street, Morrinsville, about 30 minutes from Hamilton. Call 027 823 4445 before you visit to check stock.

Do you deliver mattresses outside Morrinsville?

Yes. Delivery is free within 10 km of the Morrinsville showroom and on orders of $2,999 or more. It costs $59 for 10 to 50 km, $69 for 50 to 80 km and $79 for 80 to 120 km.