The best air beds for all occasions – stylish, durable, and even with a headboard

WHATEVER your budget or the occasion, we’ve found the best air beds to suit.

Off to a festival? We’ve found the perfect choice. Need an extra bed for visitors? We’ve got it covered.

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Kids having a sleepover? Make it extra fun and get them involved with inflating their bed for the night.

Of course, you’ll want to make sure it’s a comfy buy and not likely to deflate in the middle of the night – some are more robust than others and even allow you to tweak the firmness, so it’s just right for you.

And then there’s the size…from singles to doubles, round to square: pick one that’s going to work for you in the space you have and is easy to store away when not in use.

We’ve weeded out the best air beds on the market to save you the job.

Most Durable Air Bed

wayfair.co.uk

This durable bed comes in both a king and single size, and is made from a high-quality, puncture-resistant material (great for families), with a waterproof top.

And, if time is of the essence, then you’ll love the high-powered, built-in electric pump, which inflates the king-size bed in under three minutes!

Ideal for use at home or camping, we like the built-in pillow for extra head and neck support.

• Symple Stuff Premium air bed, £61.99 from Wayfair – buy here

Best Air Bed With A Headboard

Argos

Say what? A headboard on an air bed?

Yep, you heard it here first, the Yawn is a luxury, double-height, self-inflating bed with a headboard for extra comfort – ideal for large or open-plan spaces where you may not have a wall to put it up against.

The raised mattress (36cm) makes it easier to get in and out of, and 40 independent air pillars (have we lost you yet?) gives you maximum support.

Mains-operated, waterproof and comes with a storage bag – this one’s a smart choice.

• Yawn Luxury Raised air bed, £69.99 from Argos – buy here

Most Stylish Air Bed

Amazon

Can we just take a minute to talk about the good looks of this one? Isn’t it a beaut? Modern and streamlined, it looks the business.

And it’s a sturdy little number too, boasting ‘I-Beam air coils’ that adjust to your body shape and weight without tipping – which should save you from waking your neighbour every time you turn.

It also has a built-in electric pump and raised pillow support, and comes with a year’s warranty to boot – marvellous.

• Sable air bed, £79.99 from Amazon – buy here

Best Divan Air Bed

John Lewis

If you’re after a stop-gap until you buy a new bed, then this is the closest you’re going to get to the real thing.

Yes, it’s not cheap, but it’ll save your back if you’re going to be using it for more than a night.

This luxurious all-in-one mattress and divan can be inflated in under three minutes via remote control and comes with a removable, machine-washable valance and mattress cover, plus a storage bag.

Go on, why not treat yourself.

• AeroBed Ultra Divan, £250 from John Lewis – buy here

Most Quirky Circular Air Bed

Amazon

You’ll have to fight off the kids if you want to use this quirky design, which is as good for a spot of al fresco lounging in the sunshine as it is indoors for a sleepover.

Okay, the rounded design isn’t the best if you’re looking to use it regularly for sleeping, but it’s roomy enough to make relaxing fun and the backrest comes off if you want to add a little more space come sleep time.

You’ll need to buy a separate pump for it (also available on Amazon) but if you want something bright and beautiful that’s suitable for indoors and out, this one’s for you.

• Intex Ultra Daybed Lounge Mattress, £35 from Amazon – buy here

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