Every score, ranking, and recommendation on Restova Australia is based on a structured methodology. Here's exactly how we do it.
Most mattress review sites are based in the US or UK. They test mattresses in different climates, with different brands, and at different price points. An American review of a Koala mattress is simply not the same as an Australian one — the heat, humidity, and context are completely different.
Every mattress reviewed on Restova Australia is tested by Australian sleepers, in Australian conditions, purchased at Australian prices. Our scoring reflects what matters to people who sleep through Brisbane summers and Canberra winters — not what matters to someone in New York.
We buy every mattress we review at full retail price through normal channels. No free samples, no pre-release units. This ensures we test the same product you'd receive.
We test each mattress for a minimum of 60 nights — ideally 90+. Your body takes 2–4 weeks to adjust to a new mattress, so short-term impressions are unreliable.
We test each mattress across side, back, and stomach positions — and note how it performs for different body weights where relevant.
Where possible, we test through different seasons. A mattress that sleeps cool in winter may be unbearable in a Queensland summer — this matters for Australian buyers.
Every mattress is scored across our 6 criteria using the same rubric. No criterion gets weighted more just because a brand is popular or has a higher commission rate.
We track regular and sale pricing over time to give an accurate picture of real-world cost — not just the inflated RRP that brands often use as a "before" price.
Every mattress we review is scored across these six criteria. Each is weighted based on how much it affects actual sleep quality for Australian sleepers.
Restova Australia earns affiliate commissions when you click through and purchase. This is how we fund independent testing. Our rules are non-negotiable:
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Based in Australia. We started Restova after struggling to find honest, locally-relevant mattress reviews that understood the Australian market — prices, brands, and climate. We've now tested over 6 mattresses across multiple Australian climates and sleep configurations.