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daisybooh Thu 17-Apr-25 21:13:19

Wondering wether to purchase an inflatable air bed as my sister and husband is coming to stay for a few nights and don’t want expense of buying a bed settee so advice would be very helpfull

25Avalon Thu 17-Apr-25 21:24:05

I tried a single one and I can only say it was vastly uncomfortable and I hardly got any sleep. It was bouncy and I felt I could be tipped on the floor any moment. I would far rather have a camp bed.f

silverlining48 Thu 17-Apr-25 21:25:21

Not comfortable at all, especially a double

Mollygo Thu 17-Apr-25 21:31:39

We bought an inflatable airbed from Amazon for our guests. I think it was called Crystals or Denny shop and cost about £36.
Had a built in inflator/deflator and packs away into a rucksack sized bag.
I’ve slept on it-very comfortable.

merlotgran Thu 17-Apr-25 21:36:56

I bought a double inflatable air bed two years ago. It was easy to just plug it in and comfortable to sleep on but after a year it sprung a leak and would deflate overnight leaving the sleeper almost on the floor.

DSiL located the pin prick hole and repaired it with the kit provided but it didn’t last and I ended up taking it to the tip.

It cost about £75 so I don’t think I got my money’s worth.

Shinamae Thu 17-Apr-25 21:39:45

Very uncomfortable at my daughters ending up sleeping on the couch!(double from Argos a few years ago)

Norah Thu 17-Apr-25 21:46:28

We've several, for children, would work for adults.

Amazon is an excellent source.

NotSpaghetti Thu 17-Apr-25 21:52:59

We slept on a double one quite happily.
Not ours so don't know the make, sorry.

BlueBelle Thu 17-Apr-25 22:20:30

I ve slept on the many times when camping or at friends relationship without extra bed space and I ve always found them perfectly comfortable why wouldn’t they be if blown up fully you are sleeping on air I’ve never had a problem

Ali23 Thu 17-Apr-25 22:21:12

I have slept on one a few times with DH
It was easy to inflate and deflate.
Every time one of us got up the other one bounced.
I think it deflated a bit overnight.
I also felt that the air inside it got colder as the night progressed.

Personally I would rather sleep on the settee.

I have a folding bed which folds up for storage and has wheels moving around. Do you have room for 2 of these?

I also have a z bed which is surprisingly comfy if a little low!

Jimjam1 Thu 17-Apr-25 22:23:37

Get them to book in to nearest Premier Inn or Travel lodge. Saves all the hassle for you and them.

Truffle43 Fri 18-Apr-25 21:43:54

I’ve slept on an inflatable airbed lots of times with DH and have slept well. On the times I felt uncomfortable the bed was overinflated which did make me lose sleep. Z beds are better you would need 2 but if it is not a regular thing people staying over it would be too expensive.

Septimia Sat 19-Apr-25 08:35:56

We bought one for a camping holiday and found it OK. Then we slept on one several times at DS's. It was fine as long as it was sufficiently inflated. The hardest part was getting up off it - floor level - in the morning! It was certainly more comfortable than the sofa bed DS now has. That's too narrow and, with DH being heavier than me, we roll into the middle (fine for one person, though).

daisybooh Sat 19-Apr-25 16:33:58

Thanks for all your comments as they were very helpful

cornergran Sat 19-Apr-25 17:06:51

We’ve got an Aerobed which inflates to the same height as a standard bed. Bought many years ago it still inflates without problem. I’m very comfortable on it as is Mr C. The trick is not to over inflate. Guests love it too.

lixy Sat 19-Apr-25 17:07:29

We have two single ones that we use camping. We have found it more comfortable to do this than have a double.
Also we don’t inflate too much, just enough to be firm, otherwise they are too bouncy and not comfortable at all.

Hope you find a solution that gives everyone a good night’s sleep.

ayse Sat 19-Apr-25 17:11:32

My DH is a lot heavier than me and I found myself unable to sleep. I’d not be buying one again. I fine the single ones ok as I keep it a little under inflated.

Mt61 Sat 19-Apr-25 20:57:34

We borrowed a double, inflatable one that’s was the same height as our normal bed. Quite comfortable for a few weeks, until one morning we woke up with our legs in the air, heads on the floor ha.

silverlining48 Sun 20-Apr-25 23:24:34

If sharing a double blow up bed it helps if both are similar weights but definitely not for me. Tried it once, never again.

Gingster Sun 20-Apr-25 23:40:22

Very uncomfortable

Rosie51 Mon 21-Apr-25 00:59:54

When we visit family abroad each year we sleep on inflatable beds, have done for years. Other than one which sprung a leak they've been brilliant, just remember to check if it needs re-inflating each evening. The ones with built in inflation pumps have been the best.

Carenza123 Mon 21-Apr-25 23:03:25

We have used an inflatable double bed for years. It has a built in pump and is the height of a double bed once inflated. I think it was around £100, but very good for visitors. Moved abroad and used it there. When we came back to the UK our daughter now has it and uses it for our grandaughters’ friends sleepovers.

RosesandLilac Tue 22-Apr-25 07:09:27

I have a very comfortable single inflatable mattress and it is used regularly when we have visitors. I actually sleep better on it than in my own bed before I bought a new mattress.
It has a built in pump, so simple to inflate and deflate.

Missedout Tue 22-Apr-25 22:04:37

When we go camping, DH and I each have a foam, self-inflating mattress. Open them out and release the 'Inflate' valve. They gradually inflate to about 10cms depth. They have straight box sides, so no rolling off and a small, cloth hand pump for adjusting the hardness of the mattress. Bought as a pair, they came with a strap to keep them together so they feel like a double bed. We've used them both for years when camping but also individually as spare beds. They are comfortable and, because they contain foam, they are insulated from the ground. To pack them away, open the 'Deflate' valve and roll them up into their bags.

Rosie51 Thu 24-Apr-25 00:17:08

They sound great Missedout. How much room do they take up for storage and any chance of a link to the brand you have?