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Best Memorial Day 2024 mattress deals: Saatva, Nectar, Tuft and Needle, more
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The mattress of your dreams is now on sale for Memorial Day. This holiday weekend is historically one of the best times of the year to make a major furniture purchase, but top mattress retailers are already offering huge discounts now.
The experts at CBS Essentials have found many of the best mattresses of 2024 at discount prices, including Tuft & Needle, Nolah, Essentia, Saatva and more. That means you can ditch your old, lumpy mattress in favor of a much better one for a lot less than you may be expecting.
Consider us your personal mattress advisors. We’ve looked through all the deals this weekend to bring you the best of the best, including exclusive mattress deals for CBS Essentials readers.
Best mattress deals of Memorial Day 2024
Don’t miss your chance to save up to $700 on a mattress this Memorial Day. Your favorite mattress retailers have slashed the prices on top-rated mattresses, including foam, latex, innerspring and hybrids. All of these mattresses have a four-star rating or higher and feature tons of positive customer reviews.
The prices listed below are for queen-size mattresses unless otherwise indicated.
Emma Hybrid Comfort mattress, twin size: Over $400 off
Emma Sleep
This 13-inch-deep hybrid mattress features five plush layers for comfort and one layer of pocketed springs for support and cooling. There’s no motion transfer — as in, literally, zero — so if you share a bed with a restless type, you can stay asleep longer.
The mattress offers seven-zoned support that helps to align your head, shoulders, back, hips, and legs for comfort. In simpler terms, the mattress adapts to the curves of your body.
This 4.5-star-rated mattress is available in twin to California king sizes.
The Emma Sleep CliMax Hybrid mattress is half off this Memorial Day. It’s currently $409 for the twin, reduced from $812.
Saatva Classic queen mattress: Save up to $400
Saatva
Billed as a luxury innerspring, this mattress is the brand’s most popular. It comes in two heights and various levels of firmness, ranging from plush soft to firm. A dual-coil design made of recycled carbon steel resists sagging over time, meaning that this model is built to last.
It offers two layers of coils and a pillow top filled with memory foam for pressure relief. Saatva also provides a generous, risk-free trial period of 180 nights — so you can sleep on your decision. And if you’re a pillow-top kind of person (and once you try a pillow top, you never go back) you should know that this model comes with a three-inch top.
This mattress is currently $1,795 for a queen, reduced from $2,095.
Not into the Saatva Classic? Maybe you prefer the adjustable kind. The Saatva Solaire adjustable mattress offers 50 firmness settings on both sides and boasts virtually no motion transfer. The queen is currently $4,095, reduced from $4,495.
Saatva Solaire adjustable-firmness mattress
The Nectar Sleep Premier mattress: Save up to $700
Nectar
Nectar Sleep’s most popular mattress, the Nectar Sleep Premier, is a terrific option for hot sleepers. Plus, it’s on sale now.
The mattress is made with Nectar’s dual-action cooling technology, which reacts to your body’s temp to help you sleep cool. The mattress can be ordered as a memory foam mattress for the price below, or as a hybrid mattress for an added cost.
The memory foam mattress is currently $949 for a queen size this Memorial Day, reduced from $1,499.
Discover more of Nectar Sleep’s top-rated mattresses below. They’re all on sale now.
Nectar Sleep memory foam mattress (queen), $649 (regularly $1,099)
Nectar Sleep Premier copper mattress (queen), $1,249 (regularly $1,949)
Nolah Original 10″ mattress, queen: Save big with an exclusive code
Nolah Mattress
If you’re a side sleeper in search of the perfect mattress, check out this exclusive CBS News Memorial Day deal from Nolah. Using the code CBSNEWS50, you can take an additional $50 off all mattresses until May 31, 2024.
The Nolah Original 10″ Mattress features breathable layers of resilient foam, including the brand’s zoned AirFoam, which provides targeted flexibility and firmness. This design is especially beneficial for side sleepers, as it supports and cushions curves and sensitive joints to promote correct spinal alignment. The Tencel cover helps wick away moisture, making it ideal for hot sleepers.
The Nolah original 10-inch mattress is currently $892 (with CBSNEWS50) for a queen size this Memorial Day, reduced from $1,449.
Shop other Nolah mattresses and get $50 off using the code CBSNEWS50:
Nora Cooling 10″ medium hybrid mattress, queen size: Save 59% off
Wayfair
If you need serious lumbar support, check out this deal on Nora hybrid mattresses.
The Nora medium hybrid mattress is 12 inches thick with temperature-regulating technology, so you can get a comfortable night’s sleep. It’s designed to specifically target and support the lower back, promoting correct spinal alignment and reducing the risk of pain. An included polyester cover helps retain mattress freshness.
This mattress is currently $415 for a queen, reduced from $1,020.
It’s available in twin through California king sizes.
Leesa Sapira hybrid 11″ queen-size mattress: Save $600, get free pillows and sheet set
Nectar via Amazon
Check out this deal on the Leesa hybrid mattress that’s ideal for a hot sleeper.
This five-layer mattress includes a breathable hole-punched layer to let air flow through, as well as a memory foam layer to help relieve pressure on your back, hips and shoulders.
Want your mattress purchase to make a difference? Leesa donates one mattress to non-profits for every 10 mattresses sold.
This mattress is currently $1,399, reduced from $1,999. Plus, as a special Memorial Day bonus, you’ll get two free pillows and a sheet set to complete your bed. It’s available in twin, twin XL, full, queen, king and California king sizes.
Tuft & Needle Essential T&N Original mattress: Save 20%
Tuft & Needle
The 4.6-star-rated mattress is made with cooling gel, heat-wicking graphite, and breathable Tuft & Needle Adaptive foam that offers a flexible sleep surface that responds and adjusts with you. This mattress is especially good for back and stomach sleepers.
And if you’re worried about the mattress playing well with the rest of your bed, stop; it’s designed to work with traditional frames, box springs, platform frames, slatted frames, bunkie boards and adjustable frames.
The Tuft & Needle Legacy Original queen mattress is currently $716, reduced from $895.
It’s available in sizes twin through California king.
Best mattress deal on Amazon: Save 17% on Vesgantti
Amazon
One of the most popular budget mattresses in a box is on sale at Amazon this Memorial Day weekend. The 4.5-star-rated Vesgantti hybrid mattress is ten inches thick with eight layers, including a layer of individual pocket springs (for motion isolation), a cooling layer and a memory foam layer. Overall, it’s a medium-firmness mattress.
“This bed exceeded our expectations both in quality and price point,” says one verified Amazon reviewer, adding they like that, “the mattress has handles on the sides for ease of moving into place. Highly recommended!”
This mattress is available in six sizes ranging from full to California King. Multiple thickness options are available depending on size. You can get a twin-size mattress for $175 (reduced from $219); a California King-size mattress is $330 after coupon (reduced from $370). The 9-inch queen size, linked below, is $240 (reduced from $300).
How to find the best mattress for you
Dr. Kristen Casey, a licensed clinical psychologist and insomnia specialist, told CBS Essentials that there are a few factors to consider when shopping for the best mattress. But one factor comes before all others.
“Everyone has unique sleep health and needs,” said Casey. “It’s important to assess mattress comfort, support, breathability, pressure relief, durability and firmness. In addition, assessing the type of sleeper you are (e.g., side, back, or combination), and your usual temperature (e.g., hot sleeper, cold sleeper, neutral) is imperative.
“Someone may simply prefer a mid-firm mattress with comfort foam compared to a softer one because it helps with support for their back pain as they sleep overnight. Others prefer a softer firmness because their bodies don’t necessarily need pressure relief. The most important factor to consider as you evaluate sleep products for your routine is comfort.”
When is the best time to buy a new mattress?
According to the American Sleep Association, you should replace your mattress every eight to ten years. If you’re looking for a deal, consider buying earlier in the year.
To extend the life of your mattress, use a washable mattress protector. A protector can keep your mattress clean and dry, prevent mold and resist dust mites. The ASA further advises rotating your mattress 180 degrees at least once every 90 days, for more even wear. If you have a double-sided mattress, you should also flip it. Double-sided mattresses are designed to be used on both sides.
Of course, if the mattress you own just isn’t feeling comfortable anymore, now’s a great time to replace it, regardless of when you bought it or what time of year it is.
What started out as a college romance ended in murder and mystery.
1994 – Scott Peterson and Laci Rocha met in 1994 while both were attending college at California Polytechnic State University. They married two years later. In 2002, Laci became pregnant. The two lived in Modesto, California and planned to raise their unborn son Conner there.
Laci Peterson Missing
December 24, 2002 – Scott Peterson says that on Christmas Eve morning, he left his pregnant wife alone to go fishing about 90 miles away at the Berkeley Marina. He says that Laci planned to walk the couple’s dog, McKenzie, and mop the kitchen floor. When Scott returned home hours later, he says he found McKenzie there alone, still wearing a leash – but no sign of Laci. That evening, Laci’s stepfather called the police to report her missing.
Searching for Laci
Family, friends, and volunteers launched a huge search for Laci Peterson.
Scott Peterson was interviewed by police in the early hours of Christmas Day. Now-retired Modesto Police Detective Jon Buehler says Scott didn’t seem as interested as one would expect. “Oftentimes, a victim who’s left behind is firing tons of questions at us … And we didn’t get any of that from him,” Buehler told “48 Hours.”
Amber Frey
December 30, 2002 – Less than a week after Laci Peterson went missing, Modesto detectives raced over to investigate an intriguing lead: a Fresno massage therapist named Amber Frey revealed that she had been dating Scott Peterson for over a month. She told police that Peterson had lied to her and said he was single.
Secret Recordings
Former Detective Buehler notes, “Her recall was fantastic. It was almost like it was a script from a Hallmark TV show or something.” Amber Frey recalled every detail of their romantic dates, down to what they were wearing. Hoping for clues that might lead them to the missing woman, detectives ask Frey to record phone calls between her and Scott Peterson, and she agrees.
Affair Revealed
January 24, 2003 – In an explosive press conference one month after Laci Peterson goes missing, Amber Frey publicly reveals her affair with Scott Peterson. “I am very sorry for Laci’s family and the pain that this has caused them,” she said. “And I pray for her safe return, as well.”
Prior to Frey going public, Peterson had told her in a recorded call that he was in Paris when he was really in Modesto while the search for Laci was still on. Eventually Scott admitted to her, “I’ve lied to you that I’ve been traveling.” Those recorded calls would later become part of a damning case against Peterson.
Bodies Found
April 13 and 14, 2003 – Two bodies are found on the shores of the San Francisco Bay. They are later identified as Laci Peterson and her unborn child. The two bodies were found about a mile apart.
Scott Peterson Arrested
April 18, 2003 – Authorities caught up with Scott Peterson at a golf course in San Diego and arrested him. Authorities found a wad of cash, his brother’s ID card, and multiple cell phones inside the vehicle. Days later, Peterson pleaded not guilty to two counts of capital murder.
Trial and Error
June 1, 2004 – Scott Peterson’s trial begins in San Mateo County, California. Because of massive publicity the trial was moved from Modesto to Redwood City, in San Mateo County. The decision was made because the judge decided it would be difficult for Peterson to get a fair trial too close to home, where emotions were running high.
High Suspicions
August 10, 2004 – In what many consider a major turning point of the trial, Amber Frey took the stand for the first time to tell the jury about her relationship with Scott Peterson, a secretly married man, and about all the lies he told her. Frey painted a picture of a dishonest man who could tell falsehoods with ease, hurting his credibility.
Jurors heard the lies for themselves in those recorded phone calls Frey made.
Justice for Laci and Conner
November 12, 2004 – Scott Peterson was found guilty of first-degree murder for the death of his wife Laci and second-degree murder for the death of his unborn son Conner. Crowds outside cheer.
Peterson Jurors
March 16, 2005 – Four months after his conviction, Scott Peterson is sentenced to death. At a press conference, Juror No. 7, Richelle Nice, [pictured center] called Peterson a “jerk” and commented “San Quentin is your new home,” referring to the prison where he would serve his sentence. Nice was nicknamed “Strawberry Shortcake” during the trial because of her hair color.
Death Sentence Overturned
August 24, 2020 – After two appeals, Scott Peterson’s death sentence was overturned by the California Supreme Court after deciding that the original trial judge made a mistake when jurors were being picked for trial. The result of that mistake, Peterson’s supporters say, was that the jury was stacked with pro death penalty jurors. Peterson, shown here in 2018, will now receive a new trial for only the sentence phase.
The court upheld his murder convictions.
Juror No. 7
October 14, 2020 – The California Supreme Court orders a lower court to reexamine Peterson’s murder convictions and decide if he should get an entire new trial. Scott Peterson’s supporters say it all comes down to the actions of that juror once nicknamed “Strawberry Shortcake” – Richelle Nice, pictured here in 2005.
During jury selection, prospective jurors filled out a questionnaire asking if they had in the past been in a lawsuit and if they had been crime victims. Nice checked no. “It’s pretty clear… that she lied to us straight to our face about her own situation,” Peterson’s current attorney Pat Harris told “48 Hours.” In fact, Nice was involved in two domestic disputes in the past. But prosecutors say when Nice filled out that questionnaire she didn’t lie, she just didn’t think her past experiences were relevant to the questions and didn’t see herself as a victim. Now a lower court will consider if Peterson will get a complete retrial. Richelle Nice declined to speak with “48 Hours.”
New Evidence?
March 7, 2021 – CBS News’ Jonathan Vigliotti interviewed Scott Peterson’s sister-in-law Janey Peterson in her “war room” of evidence she claims proves his innocence. She claims witnesses saw Laci walking in the neighborhood near the Peterson home after the time Scott said he left for the fishing trip. If that’s true, Scott couldn’t have killed Laci.
Scott Peterson’s attorney explains, “there’s been a lot of criticism because we didn’t call some witnesses who saw Laci that day,” and that the thought process at the time was that “a number of the witnesses who saw her didn’t have great – memories or had contra – were contradicting each other.”
Retired detective Jon Buehler says there are no witnesses who saw Laci alive that morning. He says there were other young women in the neighborhood who were pregnant and looked similar to Laci, and that “it would be real easy for somebody to mistakenly see one of those three girls as being Laci.” Still, Janey Peterson insists that Scott is innocent.
A Burglary
Perhaps more important to a new defense case is what Janey Peterson believes actually happened to Laci. She points to a burglary she believes happened on the same day Laci disappeared, right across the street from the Peterson home. Scott Peterson’s supporters theorize that Laci confronted the burglars and that ended badly. But police quickly arrested the burglars – Steven Todd and Donald Pearce – pictured here in a 2003 Modesto Police Department press release.
Awaiting a Decision
April 27, 2021 – Scott Peterson appeared in court remotely for a status hearing on a new death penalty trial.
Dec. 8, 2021: Scott Peterson was resentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the deaths of his wife and unborn child.
2024: The Los Angeles Innocence Project took up Peterson’s fight for a new trial. Since then, a California judge has granted his defense team access to previously undisclosed evidence as well as permission to do additional DNA testing.
Peterson and his supporters maintain the wrong man is in prison for Laci and Conner’s deaths. According to Detective Buehler, “Well, I guess it’s possible. But you know, there’s still people that believe the Earth is flat too.”
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