GhostBed Luxe Mattress Review (2025)
Updated: October 25, 2025 | Published: July 25, 2024
Sam Kulathilaka
Sleep Content Specialist
Our Rankings
Edge support and motion isolation are factored into our overall mattress ratings. These scores are shown in green (scores of 5.0+), yellow (3.0–4.9), or red (2.9 and below). Firmness, bounce, and cooling features are a matter of personal preference and aren’t part of our rating system, so these scores are shown in grey.
5.7 /10
7.0 /10
8.4 /10
2.9 /10
4.7 /10
Product Details
GhostBed Luxe is an all-foam mattress that stands 11″ tall. In third-party engineer testing (commissioned by us), it earned a firmness score consistent with a medium-firm feel. It has very good edge support and excellent motion isolation, but very low bounce for a foam mattress. This mattress contains multiple cooling features, including phase-change material, cooling gel foam, and a cooling cover.
The machine-washable cover on GhostBed Luxe is made of polyester and spandex. It’s woven using GhostBed’s “Ghost Ice” fabric, which includes phase-change material for temperature control. However, polyester isn’t known for being exceptionally breathable.
It’s worth noting that the GhostBed Luxe mattress we received was made in July 2023. It was ordered and delivered to us in April 2024. We deduct points for mattresses that spend more than three months in a box, which is part of the reason for this mattress’s lower-than-average overall rating.
Ideal For: Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers
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GhostBed Luxe Mattress Sizes & Prices
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Delivery, Sleep Trial & Returns
GhostBed Luxe ships via FedEx to all parts of Canada. Mattresses ship within 24 hours, according to the company’s website. Your GhostBed should arrive on your doorstep in 2–5 business days, including dispatch and delivery time. The mattress is rolled up and wrapped in plastic, and it ships inside a cardboard box.
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You’ll have a 101-night sleep trial to determine whether you want to keep your GhostBed Luxe. This sleep trial begins the day the mattress is shipped to you. However, GhostBed requires that you wait 30 nights before starting a return. The company also charges a restocking fee for returned items, though its Canadian website doesn’t specify how much this fee is or how it is calculated.
GhostBed Luxe comes with a 25-year warranty. This covers any indentation “greater than one (1.0) inch not associated with a sag in the foundation” and “any physical flaw in the mattress causing the material to crack, despite normal usage and proper handling.” The warranty does not cover incidental damage or changes in the mattress’s cooling properties. After 10 years, you’ll also need to pay at least 50% of the original purchase price to replace the mattress under the warranty.
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GhostBed Luxe Mattress Construction
GhostBed Luxe is an all-foam cooling mattress that stands 11″ high and has 3 distinct interior layers. The GhostBed website states that the mattress has numerous other layers, but we don’t count the mattress cover components or phase-change material as unique layers.
All foam used is CertiPUR-US® certified. GhostBed doesn’t publicly disclose the densities of the foams used in GhostBed Luxe’s construction.
- Layer 1: The top (comfort) layer of GhostBed Luxe is 2″ of cooling gel-infused memory foam that’s been treated with a strip of phase-change material. This layer conforms to your body as you lie down on it, and the cooling gel works to dissipate body heat.
- Layer 2: The second (transition) layer is a 2″ layer of “Ghost Bounce” foam, which stops you from feeling the denser support foam below. It also adds a small amount of bounce to the mattress.
- Layer 3: The bottom (support) layer is 7.5″ of high-density base foam. This dense layer gives the mattress most of its bulk, preventing you from sinking too deeply while you’re lying down.
The mattress’s 1.5″ top cover is mostly polyester, with a small amount of spandex. This cover contains a 0.5″ layer of cooling polyester fibre and another 1″ of cooling gel foam. The cover is removable and machine-washable. However, because the cover contains a compressed layer of foam, it may take time to fully dry after washing.
Get a queen-size cooling mattress for under $1,500.
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5.7 /10
Firmness
In third-party engineer testing (commissioned by us), GhostBed Luxe had a deflection of 3″ when laid on, giving it a 5.7/10 firmness score. This puts it on the lower end of the medium-firm category. A medium-firm feel is considered ideal for all sleep styles.
7.0 /10
Edge Support
Edge support is how well a mattress supports your weight while you’re sitting on or lying near the edge of the bed. Foam mattresses can provide less edge support than hybrid mattresses. GhostBed Luxe had a deflection of 5.2″ from a seated position, giving it a score of 7.0/10. This is an above-average score for a foam mattress.
8.4 /10
Motion Isolation
Motion isolation is how well a mattress keeps you from noticing movement from the other side of the bed. Foam mattresses tend to have greater motion isolation than hybrid mattresses because of their motion-dampening foam layers. GhostBed Luxe earned a motion isolation score of 8.4/10. This is an excellent score for a foam mattress.
2.9 /10
Bounce
Bounce is a matter of personal preference. A lower bounce score means a mattress provides a more consistent sleep surface, while a higher score indicates a more responsive mattress. Foam mattresses are often less bouncy than hybrid mattresses. GhostBed Luxe earned 2.9/10 for bounce, which is a very low score for a foam mattress.
4.7 /10
Cooling Features
GhostBed Luxe is marketed as a cooling mattress containing several advanced cooling technologies. This is especially important for mattresses containing memory foam, as memory foam has been known to trap heat. This mattress gains points for its:
- Breathable cover, which contains cooling yarn, 0.5″ cooling fibres, and 1″ gel-infused memory foam
- Ghost Ice phase-change material, designed to absorb and dissipate body heat throughout the night
- 2″ layer of cooling gel-infused memory foam, which adds further heat dissipation
However, GhostBed Luxe lacks several advanced cooling features found in similar mattresses at a lower price point. In addition to advanced features like cooling nanofibres, gel foam, and phase-change material, Octave Horizon contains antimicrobial copper that draws heat away from your body, as well as aerated latex and air channels for enhanced air circulation. These cooling features come at a lower price of $1,499 for a queen size.
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Company Background
GhostBed’s parent company, Nature’s Sleep, was founded in 2001 by Marc Werner. The company’s first bed-in-a-box mattress—The GhostBed, now known as GhostBed Classic—launched in 2015. It was shortly followed by the GhostPillow and other sleep products.
When you’re shopping for a mattress, it’s important to consider the brand’s online reputation. At the time this review was written, GhostBed is rated “Bad” on Trustpilot with 1.4/5 stars. The business is rated “B” (unaccredited) on Better Business Bureau and has a customer review rating of just 1.43/5 stars.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are GhostBed mattresses good?
GhostBed mattresses generally perform well in third-party engineer testing (commissioned by us), but they tend to be priced higher than comparable mattresses with similar features. The company is also rated “Bad” on Trustpilot with 1.4/5 stars.
We think you should check out Octave Horizon instead. At $1,499 for a queen size, Horizon has more advanced cooling features for less than half the price of Ghostbed Luxe. Horizon also comes with a 365-night sleep trial, a 15-year warranty, free return pickup with full refunds, and a free bedding bundle.
Where is GhostBed made?
GhostBed manufactures its mattresses in the United States and central Canada.
Where can I try a GhostBed?
GhostBed has partnered with several retailers in the United States (such as American Mattress and Sam’s Club) and Canada (such as Dufresne and Rody’s Retail) who offer the chance to try GhostBed mattresses in their showrooms. However, there are relatively few showrooms in Canada with GhostBed mattresses, and a showroom may not have a specific GhostBed mattress in stock.
Does GhostBed need a box spring?
No, you don’t need a box spring to use a GhostBed mattress. According to the company, any “sturdy foundation” will work with its mattresses.
How do you return a GhostBed?
GhostBed lets customers return their mattresses after the first 30 nights of the 101-night sleep trial. Returns may be initiated on the company’s website. If you cancel or return an order, a restocking fee plus return freight will be deducted from your refund. Restocking fees are not specified on the company’s Canadian website.
What GhostBed mattress alternatives should I consider?
We recommend Octave Horizon instead. It’s designed with advanced cooling features like copper-infused cooling gel foam, aerated latex foam, and a cooling nanofibre cover. Octave Horizon also comes with a 365-night sleep trial, a 15-year warranty, and a free bedding bundle, all for just $1,499 for a queen size—less than half the price of GhostBed Luxe.
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