The Saatva Plush Soft is designed for sleepers who want a luxurious, hotel-style mattress feel with extra cushioning and pressure relief. It’s the softest option in the Saatva Classic lineup and is often chosen by side sleepers, lighter-weight sleepers, and people who want a plush feel without giving up support.
In this review, we’ll break down how the Saatva Plush Soft performs in comfort, firmness, support, cooling, durability, and who it’s actually best for.
🛏️ Quick Summary
- Best for: Side sleepers, lightweight sleepers, pressure-point relief
- Not ideal for: Stomach sleepers, heavier sleepers who want firm support
- Firmness: Soft to medium-soft (about 4/10)
- Mattress type: Innerspring hybrid with Euro-top
- Sleep positions: Side, some back sleepers
- Trial & warranty: 365-night trial, 15-year warranty
🧠 What Makes the Saatva Plush Soft Different?
The Saatva Plush Soft uses the same dual-coil innerspring construction as other Saatva Classic models but pairs it with a thicker, plusher Euro-top. This creates a surface that feels noticeably softer while still maintaining the responsive support of coils underneath.
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Key features include:
- Plush Euro-top with fiber fill
- Zoned lumbar support
- Dual-coil innerspring design
- Reinforced edges
This makes it a strong option for sleepers who want softness without the deep sink of memory foam.
💤 Comfort & Feel
The Saatva Plush Soft has a luxurious, cushioned feel right from the first night. You’ll notice:
- Gentle contouring at the shoulders and hips
- Minimal pressure buildup
- A responsive surface that’s easy to move on
Unlike memory foam, the Plush Soft does not trap you in the mattress. You still sleep more “on” the bed than “in” it.
Who will love this feel:
- Side sleepers with shoulder or hip pressure
- People who want a soft mattress without foam hug
- Sleepers who enjoy a classic hotel-bed feel
🧍 Firmness & Support
With a firmness rating around 4/10, this is clearly the softest Saatva option.
- Side sleepers: Excellent pressure relief
- Back sleepers: Works best for lighter-weight back sleepers
- Stomach sleepers: Generally not recommended
Heavier sleepers may find that the Plush Soft allows too much sink at the hips, which can affect spinal alignment.
🌬️ Cooling & Temperature Regulation
As an innerspring hybrid, the Saatva Plush Soft sleeps cooler than most all-foam mattresses.
Cooling benefits include:
- Airflow through dual coils
- Breathable Euro-top materials
- No heat-retaining memory foam layers
This makes it a solid choice for hot sleepers who still want a plush surface.
🔁 Motion Isolation (Couples)
For an innerspring mattress, motion isolation is better than expected, thanks to the plush Euro-top.
That said:
- You’ll notice more movement than on all-foam beds
- Light sleepers may still feel some partner movement
Good for couples, but not the absolute best if motion isolation is your top priority.
🔧 Edge Support
Edge support is one of Saatva’s strongest points.
- Reinforced perimeter coils
- Comfortable sitting and sleeping near the edge
- Minimal collapse compared to softer foam beds
This is ideal for:
- Couples sharing a bed
- People who like to use the full mattress surface
🪶 Durability & Longevity
The Saatva Classic Plush Soft is built with high-quality materials and a strong coil system, but softer mattresses do tend to show wear sooner than firmer ones.
That said:
- Coils provide long-term structural support
- Euro-top materials are high quality
- Proper rotation helps extend lifespan
For lightweight to average-weight sleepers, durability should be solid.
🧾 Trial, Warranty & Delivery
- Trial: 365 nights (one of the best in the industry)
- Warranty: 15 years
- Delivery: Free white-glove delivery (no box, no setup stress)
This is a major advantage over most online mattress brands.
✅ Pros & Cons
Pros
- Plush, pressure-relieving comfort
- Great for side sleepers
- Cooler than memory foam
- Excellent edge support
- Free white-glove delivery
Cons
- Too soft for stomach sleepers
- Not ideal for heavier sleepers
- Motion isolation is good, not great
- Higher price than boxed mattresses
🧠 Final Verdict
The Saatva Classic Plush Soft is an excellent choice for sleepers who want a luxurious, plush mattress feel with traditional innerspring support. It shines for side sleepers and anyone who needs extra cushioning at pressure points without feeling stuck in foam.
If you prefer a firmer, more supportive feel—or sleep on your stomach—you’ll likely be better suited to the Saatva Luxury Firm or Firm options.
🔗 Helpful Next Steps
- Compare firmness options in our Saatva Classic Luxury Firm review
- Explore more options in our Best Mattresses Buyer’s Guide
By Thomas Saunders, Editor — Elite Sleep Reviews
This review was written and edited by Thomas Saunders, Editor at Elite Sleep Reviews. With years of hands-on experience in the mattress and sleep industry and extensive product research, Thomas focuses on evaluating comfort, support, durability, and real-world performance to help readers make confident, informed mattress decisions.