Best Inflatable Bed

An inflatable bed can provide an overnight guest with a comfortable night's sleep. They're unobtrusive, easy to store and can be inflated for use at a moments notice.

There are various types available, all of which can be classed as a guest bed. Otherwise known as an air bed, they're a must have for those occasions when an unexpected ... or even expected guests arrive.

Built for both comfort and durability, an inflatable mattress is relatively cheap in comparison to a roll out bed, and certainly a lot more desirable than the floor!Those that are designed for children will cope will with standard crib bedding an the larger sizes will manage quite will with compatible sized comforter sets.

For those impromptu visits, planned arrivals or even for fun events like sleepover parties for kids, inflatable beds can become an absolute must have in any home.

Best Inflatable Beds

Of the best inflatable beds, the AeroBed Sleep Away Inflatable Bed For Kids is the best seller and the most rated. Available in larger sizes, the Aerobed has everything going for it. It's practically self-inflating, simple to deflate and store away and comes with a removable top sheet that aids a better night's sleep.

Product spec:

• L 50" x W 25"
• A 4" safety 'surround' cushion
• A/C pump for easy inflation/deflation
• Fully removable/washable mattress pad

Great for sleepovers, as a travel bed and designed specifically for kids - if you're looking to purchase a budget-friendly inflatable bed, you won't go far wrong with this one.

The best inflatable guest bed, after the Aerobed brand, is the 2010 Intex Queen Supreme Pillow Top Ultra Plush Deluxe AirBed Guest Mattress makes the top five list with ease. Comparable to more expensive brands such as Coleman and Aerobed, the manufacture is durable yet comfortable, with the focus being on comfort, practicality and features.

Product spec:

• L 80" x W 60" x H 18" - Queen size
  
• Waterproof flocked surface
• Inflation time: approx 4 minutes - A/C inflation included
• 21.2 gauge top, 15 gauge bottom

This is a lot of bed for the price, which comes in at under $80. As inflatable beds go, the 2010 Intex is a quite contender and well worth considering. A lower price tag doesn't always denote lower quality.

The Smart Air Beds Elevated Supreme Coil Beam Flocked Top Raised Queen Size Inflatable Mattress is raised 22" off the floor, making this an inflatable bed feel almost at the same height of a standard framed bed. It's also one of the more expensive products, at almost $110 for the Queen size. What do you get for your money?

Product spec:

• L 80" x W 60" x H 22"
• Inflates in approx 4 minutes, A/C pump included
• Will support up to 600lbs
• Flocked surface and inner coil beam manufacture

Does the above make it any better than the Intex version? Well - there are four more inches, which some may prefer, and the mattress design is quite unique. Overall, worth considering but - compared to the Intex, price, quality and comfort may well outweigh the extra $'s ... and the extra inches.

The Aerobed Sleep Away Inflatable Bed is a fairly standard inflatable mattress and of course it carries a trusted brand name. All the usual Aerobed standards are applied and this particular model is available in Queen, Full and Twin sizes. There appears to be the odd niggle regarding its ability to remain inflated when in use but that's not everyone's opinion.

Product spec:

• L 75" x W 54"
• A/C pump included - inflates in approx one minute
• Puncture resistant durable hypo-allergenic PVC
• Interior coil construction

This is an inflatable bed that would work well for teens, slumber parties or as an extra bed in a camper van/trailer. For roughly the same price, the Intex, though a raised mattress, may be the better choice.

The Coleman Double-Sized Quickbed With 4D Pump And Wrap 'N' Roll Storage will make a great portable bed. Although all the inflatable beds featured in this article will be good for multiple uses, this one will more than perform. Coleman is another trusted inflatable bed brand name and they deliver with this one, in terms of price, value for money and quality.

Product spec:

• L 74" x W 54" x H 8.5"
• Puncture resistant heavy duty PVC manufacture
• Double lock valves - Coleman's no-leak guarantee
• Coil interior construction

The suede effect flocking will give a nice soft contact with the bed and the 4D pump provides the easy inflation - though it will require batteries. A good all-rounder, comparable price wise and relatively well received overall.