Collection: Inflatable Mattress

What will you use your air bed for?

The right inflatable mattress depends on the use. Overnight guests at home suit a raised queen air bed with a built-in pump that inflates in minutes and feels close to a real bed. Camping and the outdoors want a durable, puncture-resistant inflatable air mattress, an inflatable mattress air bed that packs down small. A kid's sleepover gains from a low single blow up mattress that's easy to store. And a temporary bed while moving or renovating suits a comfortable raised model. Decide whether it's for guests, camping or a stopgap, and the height and size follow.

What makes a comfortable air mattress?

Comfort comes from height, firmness and the surface. A raised or double-height air bed sits higher off the floor, closer to a real bed and easier to get in and out of, better for guests. A built-in pump inflates and adjusts firmness at the touch of a button, and lets you top up air if it softens overnight. A flocked or textured top stops sheets sliding and feels warmer than bare vinyl. Coil-beam or air-cell construction inside gives more even support than a simple chamber. Match these to whether it's for a guest or the ground.

Built-in pump or separate — which suits you?

The pump type shapes the convenience. A built-in electric pump inflates the mattress in a couple of minutes at the push of a button and adjusts firmness easily — the choice for home guest use where power is handy. A separate or rechargeable pump suits camping where there's no mains power, and a rechargeable one holds charge for trips. A manual or foot pump is a backup with no power at all. Match the pump to where you'll use it — built-in for home, rechargeable or manual for camping and the outdoors.

What we'd tell a friend before they buy an air bed

Here's the practical bit. For guests, height matters more than people expect — a raised air bed is far easier to get in and out of and feels less like camping, so it's worth it for a spare bed. A built-in pump saves the hassle of a separate one. For camping, prioritise puncture resistance and a pump that works without mains power. And expect to top up the air, since all air beds soften a little overnight as the air cools. Buy on the height and pump type for the use, then the size.

FAQs – get the answers you need

Do inflatable mattresses come with a pump?
Many have a built-in electric pump that inflates in a couple of minutes at the push of a button. Camping models may use a separate rechargeable or manual pump for use without power.

Are raised air beds more comfortable?
Yes for guests. A raised or double-height air bed sits higher off the floor, closer to a real bed and much easier to get in and out of than a low one.

Why does my air mattress go soft overnight?
Air beds soften a little as the air cools overnight, which is normal. A built-in pump lets you top up the air quickly to restore firmness.

What air bed suits camping?
A durable, puncture-resistant air mattress that packs down small, with a rechargeable or manual pump that works without mains power in the outdoors.

What stops sheets sliding off an air bed?
A flocked or textured top grips sheets and feels warmer than bare vinyl. Many air beds have this soft surface on the sleeping side.

Pair it with

An air bed pairs with guest bedding. Add a sheet set, a pillow or two, and a blanket for overnight guests.

Paying over time is easy — a $99 inflatable mattress is four fortnightly payments of $24.75 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 work the same way. Everything ships from our Australian warehouse within 1–2 business days, carries a 12-month warranty, and comes with 30 days to change your mind. We're family-run and Australian, at this since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.