Find the Perfect Indoor Air Mattress...

An indoor mattress is generally all about giving your guests our yourself the same comforts of sleeping on a real bed while you are temporarily on the air mattress. Because of this the biggest consideration is generally quality/comfort. There are a wide-range of prices, but in general you will find the slightly higher priced mattresses are also more comfortable.

If you are looking for a quick reference of the top air mattresses that we recommend, please click here for our top 5 guides. Otherwise, here are the major considerations when choosing an indoor mattress:


Quality/Comfort
The quality of an air mattress can be judged in many ways, but it is generally based on comfort. An air mattress is sought to replace a real bed so the closer that it feels like a real bed, the better.
  • The ratings we have below are from customers you have used these mattresses for overnight sleeping and can testify to their comfort. Be sure to use the ratings!
  • A key quality/comfort aspect for indoor air mattresses is if the air mattress is raised. An air mattress can either be raised via a frame or by additional air. You will find that these mattresses come with a bigger price tag - but again, they will make you or your guest feel like you are sleeping on a real bed.
  • Some indoor mattresses have soft or pillow tops built into them as well - just like a real bed. Check this feature out as well if you like this for additional comfort.

Size
Size is not just about twin or queen. Here are a few other questions to think through when choosing the best size:
  • Will the bed only be used by one person? If multiple people are going to be sharing the bed then you will want to purchase at least a queen size bed and also consider a raised bed that will ensure that your guests do not sink to the floor.
  • Depending on the size of your apartment or house, will the air mattress fit where you would like to sleep or have your guest stay over-night? Look at the dimensions of the bed prior to purchasing and make sure it will fit on the ground once it is blown up.
  • How big is the air mattress when it is deflated? Will you have room to store it? If you do not have much closet space, you might want to shy away from the raised air mattresses as they take up considerably more space when deflated.

Features
Every brand of air-mattress has their own 'features,' but overall you need to think about the following:
  • How will you inflate your mattress (does it have a pump included)? Built in pumps also make it easier for guests to adjust the amount of air in the mattress in the middle of their sleep.
  • Does the pump have a remote for added convenience of getting the right amount of air in the mattress?
  • As mentioned previously, consider the advantage of a raised mattress! If you inflate a raised mattress prior to your guests arrival and make the bed up with nice linens and pillows, your guests might not even notice they are sleeping on an air mattress!
Most indoor mattresses will be used by guests which means its all the more important that they are comfortable. You don't want your guests to be grumpy in the morning!

Most indoor air mattresses are now raised. Raised air mattresses are about twice as thick as traditional air mattresses and are not only more comfortable but also feel more like a real bed due to the height. Other features that you will find in these mattresses include soft tops or even pillow tops along with remote controlled air controls so that your guest can fill the air mattress to their desire.


#1 Indoor Air Mattress - AeroBed Queen Raised Explorer Bed

Welcome guests to your home with a luxurious night's sleep, thanks to the AeroBed Queen Raised Explorer Bed, which inflates to a perfect 14 inches. This low bed height makes getting on and off the bed easy. This bed measures 74 by 60 by 14 inches (L x W x H) when fully inflated. It's coil bed construction offers superior comfort and support vs. cheap inflatable mattresses you might be used to. It has an integrated air pump for quick inflation and deflation - it inflates in just 150 seconds. The pump also includes a handy reading light, great for nights spent camping in the dark forest. The air pump runs off your electricity from the wall or batteries - very flexible! Also the pump comes with adapters that allow you to use the pump to blow up all types of inflatables.

In short, who could want more? This is a well constructed air mattress, has a built in pump and several other features to make your guests sleeping experience top-notch. Here are a few customer reviews and what they have to say about the mattress:

"We purchaed a queen-sized raised AeroBed last year and it has held up beautifully and is incredibly comfortable. So this year when we realized we were going to need a twin airbed, AeroBed was our only choice. In fact, we ordered, and just received, a second one. Our grandkids sleep on these and they (AeroBed) have proven to be reliable, comfortable, and sturdy."

"I use this bed for company all the time and I have taken this bed camping a number of times. My favorite part of the bed is how easy it is to pack up, also love the extra light on the pump. I am a reader and I love being able to kick back and read a good book no matter where I am."

"I have the full size version of this bed and I absolutely love it! It's great for camping trips and the portable pump that works on batteries is great when you have no place to plug in the pump."


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#2 Indoor Air Mattress - Serta Elevated Memory Foam Airbed

The Serta Elevated Memory Foam Airbed is the most comfortable air mattress on the market. It is the only air mattress that offers pillow-top memory foam for enhanced comfort. In addition it offers integrated sheet clips for a secure bedding-to-mattress fit. It truly can be used as a temporary bed setup for weeks, even months! The only reason we don't rate it our #1 bed is because the price might be too high for those who don't absolutely need the best. This bed gives you the comfort you would expect with the Serta name. When fully inflated, the bed measures 80 by 60 by 18 inches (L x W x H), making it one of the largest air beds on the market. This large sleep surface makes the bed ideal for couples. It also includes an electric pump for easy inflation and a storage bag for your convenience. Here are a few customer reviews and what they have to say about the mattress:

"EXCELLENT PRODUCT...NO ISSUES...INFLATED THE 1ST NIGHT..AND ONCE AGAIN IN THE MORNING THE FOLLOWING DAY AND HAVE NOT HAD TO REINFLATE SINCE... HAVE USED IT DAILY FOR OVER 2 1/2 MONTHS...I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT"

"I rent a room in another city during the work week and wanted a reliable, comfortable mattress to sleep on while I am not at home. I didn't want a sore neck or back to make me regret the mattress I chose, and this air bed hasn't disappointed me at all. It is actually close to as comfortable as my $1200 mattress at home, the memory foam is great. I wake up well rested and am glad I don't have to worry about how I'll sleep."

"I've been sleeping on this mattress for 7 months now. Bought it as a temporary solution when I moved. I was looking for the most comfortable air mattress out there, and this is the best I've tried."


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#3 Indoor Air Mattress - Intex Raised Downy Airbed with Built-in Electric Pump

Designed for comfort and reliability, this Intex Raised Downy Queen Airbed offers the convenience of a portable airbed with the comfort of sleeping on a raised platform. Plush, waterproof flocking covers the mattress top, and an indentation on the side helps grip fitted sheets. The bed easily inflates and deflates with a high-powered built-in electric pump. It features a dual chamber construction, with the lower chamber functioning as a box spring to provide added firmness and support. It has a 20.8 gauge (.053mm) waterproof flocked top with 15 gauge (0.38mm) vinyl beams and 16 gauge (0.41mm) sides and bottom. This Queen-sized bed measures 60 by 80 inches and rises to 22 inches from the floor. It deflates completely for storage and it includes a duffel bag with shoulder strap. It has a 600 pound weight capacity.

Intex may not be a household name, but they certainly deliver value. You will be hard pressed to find a better mattress and a better price. Here are a few customer reviews and what they have to say about the mattress:

"This bed is great. It keeps air, firm, and I put a egg-crate cushion on top of it to make it even better. I have to re-pump the air a tiny bit every 2-3 days but it takes like 10 seconds. It can definitely hold its air for a night though."

"I originally bought this bed as a "quick fix" as I was moving into a new apartment. After the first few nights of using it, I was impressed enough to delay my plans to purchase a real bed."

"I had a friend who used this air bed over the summer at another friend's house and it was great. It was very easy to use and it did not have any of the inflation problems that occur with other airbeds. The friend who used it also has the Aero bed and said that it was comparable to it."


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