Buying a bed in South Africa
A bed in South Africa usually costs from about R 2,529 for a slatted frame to about R 11,000 for an upholstered bed with a fabric or padded headboard. Prices are approximate, according to sellers' websites, November 2026. The quickest way to a price for your size and mattress is a request on BlaBlaPrice.
Approximate prices in South Africa, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Type | Price range |
|---|
| Slatted bed frame | from R 2,529 |
| Upholstered bed (fabric, curved headboard) | R 3,999 – R 10,999 |
| Sleigh or platform bed | R 6,749 – R 9,999 |
| Solid wood storage bed with drawers | from R 10,290 |
| Queen bed set with mattress | R 6,499 – R 13,999 |
Warranty and what to check
Warranties on beds and mattresses in South Africa generally run from 2 to 20 years, according to one warranty guide, and some mattress makers offer a 25-year service warranty. Manufacturer warranties usually do not cover damage from stains, burns or outside circumstances, so keep the receipt and ask the seller to put the warranty period in writing.
Sizes, mattress and delivery
Bed sizes are given in millimetres: one queen base in our search is 1,520 mm wide and 1,880 mm long, and some ranges offer standard and extra-length versions. Some listings are the base alone and others are a bed set with a mattress, so say which one you need. Ask about delivery and assembly in your city before you order.
Season and the request
Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. The season matters less for furniture than for outdoor goods, so plan delivery around your move rather than the calendar. In the request, give the bed type, the sleeping area size, the frame material, the mattress, and whether the bed should be new or used.
Describe the bed once, in your own words, in a chat on BlaBlaPrice, and add a photo of the room or the bed if that helps. Our AI reads the request, asks for anything missing such as the size, and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in South Africa before it shows the prices and businesses it found. Local sellers registered with us reply in the chat with their own offer, including delivery. The request is free, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose whom to contact. You can also browse bedroom furniture or mattresses.
Questions and answers
How much does a bed cost in South Africa?
Slatted frames start from about R 2,529, and upholstered beds run from about R 3,999 to R 10,999. Queen bed sets with a mattress start from about R 6,499, and prices are approximate, according to sellers' websites, November 2026.
How long is a bed warranty in South Africa?
Warranties on beds and mattresses generally run from 2 to 20 years, and some mattress makers add a 25-year service warranty. Damage from stains or burns is usually excluded, so keep the receipt.
What bed size should I check?
Bed sizes are given in millimetres, for example a queen base at 1,520 mm wide and 1,880 mm long. Check the length you need, because some ranges come in standard and extra-length versions.
Is delivery and assembly included?
It depends on the seller, so ask before you order. Name your city in the request, and ask each seller to state the delivery and assembly cost in its offer.
