Douglas Summit Mattress Review (2024)

Grace Struth

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Douglas Summit Mattress

Made in Canada
$1,299
Our Rating
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Informed by third-party engineer testing commissioned by GoodMorning.com.
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9.7 /10

The Ultimate Cooling Gel Foam Mattress

Douglas Summit is the premium version of Douglas Original and Douglas Alpine. This elevated medium-firm foam mattress offers a triple-cooling combination of gel-infused foam, phase-change material, and cooling nanofibres for a more refreshing sleep.

Summit offers greater pressure relief than other Douglas mattresses, and it has the highest motion isolation score of any mattress we’ve reviewed. Together its engineered layers provide a peaceful, incredibly comfortable sleep environment that truly helps you rest easy.

Douglas Summit comes with a 365-night sleep trial, a 20-year warranty, and a free bedding bundle that includes a mattress protector, pillow(s), sheets, and pillow protector(s). Overall, Summit delivers upgraded comfort for excellent value at just $1,299 for a queen size.

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Douglas Summit Mattress Sizes & Prices

SizePriceDimensionsWeight

Twin

$999

75″ x 38″ x 12″

47 lb

Twin XL

$1,049

80″ x 38″ x 12″

51 lb

Full / Double

$1,149

75″ x 53″ x 12″

64 lb

Queen

$1,299

80″ x 60″ x 12″

76 lb

King

$1,399

80″ x 76″ x 12″

93 lb

California King

$1,399

84″ x 72″ x 12″

93 lb

RV (Bunk)

$999

75″ x 28″ x 12″

38 lb

RV (3/4)

$1,149

75″ x 48″ x 12″

59 lb

RV (Short Queen)

$1,299

75″ x 60″ x 12″

72 lb

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Douglas mattress box

 

Delivery, Sleep Trial & Returns

Douglas relies on FedEx for most Canadian deliveries and will ship for free directly to your doorstep. However, there may be added fees if you live in a remote area. Your mattress should arrive within 2–10 business days, including dispatch and delivery time, depending on where you live and whether it’s shipped from Ontario or Alberta.

Your Douglas Summit is ready for a comfortable night’s rest two minutes after unpacking. You’ll then enjoy one of Canada’s lengthiest sleep trial policies at 365 nights. If the mattress doesn’t suit your needs, the company will organize a free pickup and issue a full refund.

Summit is also covered by a generous 20-year warranty, giving you more time to love your mattress.

 

Courier

FedEx

Shipping Cost

Free

Delivery Time

2–10 business days

Sleep Trial Nights

365

Warranty Years

20

Return Ease

Free pickup and return, full refund

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Close up photo of the inside of the Douglas Summit Mattress on a bedframe in a bedroom taken from a side angle

 

Douglas Summit Mattress Construction

HeightLayersCertiPUR-US® CertifiedMachine Washable Cover

12″

3

Yes

Yes

Douglas Summit stands 12″ tall and has the same 3 specialty foam layers as Douglas Original and Douglas Alpine. However, each layer has been rebalanced for improved comfort and support:

  • Layer 1: The comfort layer features 2.5″ ecoLight® cooling gel foam, which is lighter, more durable, and more eco-friendly than traditional memory foam. It effectively dissipates heat and improves air circulation. This layer is enhanced by Polar® Temperature Balancing, a phase-change material that regulates mattress temperature. Foam density: 2.5 lb/ft³.
  • Layer 2: The transition layer is 2.5″ of Elastex® foam. This offers both springiness and support, similar to the way many mattresses use latex. But unlike latex, this foam is free from allergy-triggering chemicals. Foam density: 1.85 lb/ft³.
  • Layer 3: The support layer, which makes up half of the mattress’s overall height, is 7″ of motion-isolation foam. Designed to provide exceptional motion isolation support, it virtually eliminates any transfer of movement from the other side of the bed. Foam density: 1.85 lb/ft³.

The Douglas Summit CoolSense® cover is made from high-density polyethylene, polyester, and spandex. This cover also features sustainable Infinitex™ fibers and CryoFusion™ cooling nanofibres, which efficiently wick away moisture from the mattress’s surface. Combined with the cooling gel foam in the top layer, the cover fabric will help keep you cool and dry all night.

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Mattress Performance Results

6.7 /10

Firmness

In third-party engineer testing (commissioned by us), Douglas Summit scored 6.7/10 for firmness. This places Summit in the medium-firm category—a level of firmness that’s ideal for all sleep styles and preferred by many Canadians. A medium-firm feel provides a good balance of comfort and support.


7.5 /10

Edge Support

Foam mattresses aren’t known for their edge support, but Douglas Summit stands out in this department. It received an above-average rating of 7.5/10 in engineer testing. The edges are nicely cushioned without causing you to sink too far into the mattress. As a result, you can sit on the edge without falling off, and it doesn’t take much effort to get out of bed.


8.8 /10

Motion Isolation

Any surface movement on your bed can interrupt your sleep and lead to chronic fatigue—especially if you are a light sleeper and share your mattress with a partner or pets. Douglas Summit has the highest motion isolation score of any mattress we’ve ever reviewed at 8.8/10. That means you won’t notice any light-to-moderate movement from the other side of the bed.


3.0 /10

Bounce

Given its exceptional motion isolation, Douglas Summit has below-average bounce with a low score of 3.0/10. Any pressure you apply to the mattress is promptly absorbed. At the same time, you won’t have any trouble changing sleep positions, thanks to the responsive layer of Elastex foam.


mattress photo from top angle showing Douglas Summit with labels to demonstrate cooling features

5.4 /10

Cooling Features

The Douglas Summit mattress has the most advanced cooling technologies in the Douglas lineup, even more than Douglas Original or Douglas Alpine. When combined, these cooling features adapt to your body’s needs to avoid retaining excessive heat and to keep temperatures comfortable. Douglas Summit earns points for its:

  1. CoolSense® cover that draws moisture away for a cool, dry feel
  2. CryoFusion™ cooling nanofibres in the top cover that make it even cooler to the touch
  3. Layer of ecoLight® cooling gel foam that allows for enhanced cooling
  4. Phase-change material that adapts to body temperature and prevents heat retention
  5. Layer of Elastex, a breathable latex-like foam that ensures good air circulation

Douglas Summit performs well in every category, but adds even more comfort than other Douglas models with the addition of cooling nanofibres. This comfort comes at an accessible price tag of just $1,299 for a queen size. (Want to take your mattress’s cooling features to the next level? Consider Octave Vista instead.)

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Company Background

LaunchedCompany HQOwnershipBBB RatingTrustpilot Rating

2017

Canada

Private

“A+”

“Excellent”

Douglas is owned by GoodMorning.com, Canada’s largest independent online mattress retailer. The Douglas brand entered the bed-in-a-box market in 2017 and quickly became known for its high quality and low prices. Douglas has benefitted from the eight years’ worth of experience, engineering data, and customer feedback of its parent company’s first mattress, Novosbed (now Octave, Canada’s best cooling mattress).

The made-in-Canada brand positions itself as an eco-conscious alternative to other direct-to-consumer mattresses. All Douglas mattresses are manufactured in factories in Ontario and Alberta, most of which use primarily sustainable energy sources. The company uses eco-conscious materials, and its manufacturing process has a lower carbon footprint than many of its top competitors.

Should You Buy Douglas Summit?

Yes, you should buy Douglas Summit. It has excellent edge support, best-in-class motion isolation, and comfortable pressure-point relief. Summit is also packed with advanced cooling features like phase change material, gel foam, cooling nanofibres, and Elastex foam.

With an accessible price of $1,299 for a queen size, Summit is the ultimate mattress upgrade. Add extra value to your purchase with a free bedding bundle that includes a mattress protector, pillow(s), sheets, and pillow protector(s).

Find out what real customers are saying about the Douglas mattress.

Whenever we go away I can’t wait to get home to my amazing Douglas mattress! So supportive, no pressure points and never even feel my husband turn over! LOVE LOVE!

Jessica S.
Verified Douglas Buyer

My husband and I both LOVE our Douglas mattress. It’s like sleeping on a cloud […] It’s the perfect amount of firmness and after half a year on it, it’s just as good as day 1.

Stephanie L.
Verified Douglas Buyer

I don’t want to get up in the morning! The bed is very affordable, super easy to set up and extra bonus points for being made in Canada.

Alison H.
Verified Douglas Buyer

I think I got my mattress just in time. My back has never felt better! Great service, quality, and fast shipping. Thanks!!

Karly W.
Verified Douglas Buyer

Sleeping on this bed for a couple weeks now and I love it. It’s firm and supportive and I can’t feel my dog moving around on it at night.

John H.
Verified Douglas Buyer
 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Douglas mattress good?

It sure is. When you buy Douglas, you get a foam mattress with excellent edge support, motion isolation, pressure-point relief, and full-body support. Your mattress also comes with a 365-night sleep trial, 20-year warranty, and a free bedding bundle for added value.

Douglas mattresses start at just $599, with a queen-size Douglas Summit priced at $1,299.

What’s the difference between Douglas Alpine and Douglas Summit?

Alpine and Summit are both upgraded versions of Douglas Original that provide more motion isolation, pressure-relief, and cooling. Alpine is 11″ tall and Summit stands at 12″. The extra height allows for thicker layers for an even more supportive sleep experience. Summit also has a mattress cover infused with cooling nanofibres, making it the most cooling Douglas mattress available.

Is the Douglas mattress cover machine washable?

Yes. Simply unzip the upper portion of the cover and run it through the washing machine on a gentle cycle. Tumble-dry on a low setting or allow it to air-dry. You can easily rezip and reattach the cover without having to lift or move your mattress.

What happens to returned Douglas mattresses?

Returned mattresses are either donated to local charities or recycled, depending on what’s available in your area.

Where do I buy a Douglas mattress?

You can buy Douglas Summit and other Douglas mattresses at Douglas.ca.

Where is the Douglas mattress made?

The Douglas foam mattress is made in Canada, with manufacturing facilities in Ontario and Alberta

Is the Douglas Summit mattress eco-friendly?

Douglas mattresses are made in Canada using eco-conscious materials, including CertiPUR-US® certified foams. Mattresses ordered in Eastern Canada are manufactured using renewable energy. Returned Douglas mattresses are given to charity or recycled, rather than being sent to a landfill. Read more about the Douglas Environmental Commitment.

 

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2021 Product of the Year™

Voted the top choice overall in the Mattress-in-a-Box category through a survey of 4,000 Canadians by Kantar.

The award-winning and Canadian-made Douglas mattresses offer unbeatable value and include: FREE bedding bundle, a 365-night sleep trial, and cooling gel foams for optimal comfort.

THANKSGIVING SALE!
Buy any Douglas mattress today and get a FREE Comfort Sleep Bundle, 50% off Bamboo Sheets, and 15% off all bed frames and bedding.
Sale ends October 16th. See website for details >
Queen $1,299
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