9 Sturdy Bunk Beds Reviews — Slumber Safely in 2024

The Disco-O-Bed Youth Kid-O-Bunk with Organizers makes creating extra sleeping space for kids quick and simple, both in and out of the home. Users love that they can set up and take down this comfortable bed very easily in about 10 to 20 minutes, on average. The handy and deep organizers (pockets and cup holders) that hang on the side of each level are especially convenient.

But what’s it made of?

Constructed with water-resistant, eco-friendly PU-coated polyester fabric wrapped on an anti-rust steel frame, the Disco-O-Bed Youth Kid-O-Bunk with Organizers is sturdy.

Although

While most users praise its high-quality materials, a handful of users found some seams wore out prematurely.

This versatile bed conveniently converts from two bunk beds to twin cots or a bench. People like the beds’ flexibility and multi-use functionality, but some found the bench to be a bit uncomfortable.

Nonetheless, users highly praise the Youth Kid-O-Bunk with Organizers and would buy it again. In fact, this youth model (designed for children ages 7 to 12) was a tight squeeze for some, who plan to purchase a larger version (like the Disco-O-Bed Youth Kid-O-Bunk with Organizers for bigger kids and adults.

Finally, the Youth Kid-o-Bunk with Organizers disassembles easily and comes with two handy carrying bags. You can set up this bunk bed in the house, on the campground, or at the hotel (or other travel accommodations)

Is it that easy to transport?

Well, yes and no. It does fold easily and the carrying case makes transport easier, however. several testers noted the bed folded up in the bag can be heavy.

The Disco-O-Bed Youth Kid-o-Bunk with Organizers has a one-year warranty, which is described in its assembly instructions.

Features

• Includes two cots, two side organizers, two carry bags, two sets of stack adapters, and two locking straps
• Patented lock-in disc system
• Dimensions: 65” x 32.5” x 32”
• Sleep Area: 62” x 28”
• Height of Bottom Cot: 9.5”
• Height of Top Cot: 28”
• Maximum weight allowance (per bunk/cot): 200 pounds
• No-tool assembly

We admire the solid pine wood construction of the Mission Staircase Bunk Bed. Add the rich brown stain with a hint of red as well as the classic mission style, and you have yourself quite a beautiful bunk bed.

Is this more than just a pretty face?

What’s more, the Mission Staircase Bunk Bed is sturdy, well built, and multifunctional. Parents love that it provides plenty of storage space, with three drawers under the lower bed, a four-drawer chest built into the side of the stairs, and even a magazine rack for holding reading materials for the lower bunk’s occupant. Clothes and other stuff can be stashed out of the way.

Try a different way:

Users thinking about safety and comfort find the Mission Staircase Bunk Bed’s built-in steps to be a great alternative to a ladder. The stairs make climbing up to the upper level easy for both kids and adults … and of course provides the space to accommodate the handy four-drawer chest.

A mixed bag

In our research, we discovered conflicting reviews of this unit’s assembly process. Some users found assembly quick (under one hour) and simple (needing only one person) while others grumbled assembly took much longer (three to four hours) and needed at least two people, especially for putting on the top bunk. Nearly everyone advises using power tools, if available, to help with set-up. The good news is the under-bed drawers come fully assembled.

The Mission Staircase Bunk Bed’s comes with a one-year warranty and manual. For a visual description, watch this video.

Features

• Solid pine wood with smooth lacquer finish
• Dimensions: 98.5” x 57” x 63”
• Includes four stair drawers, three under-bed drawers, and magazine rack
• Under-bed drawer dimensions: 18.5” x 15.5” x 6”

The Zinus Easy Assembly Quick Lock Metal Bed is a hybrid, mixed-size model perfect for different-sized occupants. With a twin-size bed on top and a full-size bed on the bottom, this bunk-bed unit has proven useful to siblings of varying ages.

Putting it together …

The Zinus Easy Assembly Quick Lock Metal Bed has a Patent-pending quick-lock assembly system. Our testers raved about how fast and easy assembly was.

You won’t believe it…

Some reported needing only 30 minutes to set the bed up.

Pretty incredible, right?

But it’s worth mentioning, some of the testers and owners of this bed spent an hour on assembly, and a few even logged up to two hours to set it all up. So, a lot of this will depend on your individual handiness level.

Luckily, almost everyone found the assembly instructions to be clear.

Overall, pretty much everybody we had test this bed found it to be a great buy. It’s sturdy, strong, and quiet. The steel supports (no boxspring needed) and guard rails create an “open” framework design that helps keep rooms feeling spacious.

The Zinus Easy Assembly Quick Lock Metal Bed comes with a five-year limited warranty.

Features

●      Dimensions (assembled): 77.1”x 54.7”x 60.8” inches

●      Weight allowance (each bunk): 175 pounds

●      Curving four-step ladder

●      The patent-pending quick-lock assembly system

●      Accommodates twin- and full-size mattresses (not included)

When most people think of storks, they think of babies. Although babies shouldn’t sleep in bunk beds (they should sleep in cribs!), the Storkcraft Caribou Bunk Bed is good for young kids. We recommend this model for kids ages six through eight.

Why?

Depending on the child’s physical size, the headroom this bed offers can be tight for older kids (age 10 or so) sitting up on the lower bunk.

Nevertheless, the Storkcraft Caribou Bunk Bed is a good buy and exceeds expectations in quality for its price.

First, it’s versatile:

It can be separated into two separate twin beds. Also, it’s made from environmentally friendly solid rubber, wood, and composites. To most users, the unit is sturdy. A few reviewers, however, think the composites aren’t as strong as completely solid wood and don’t expect it to last more than a few years.

Another mixed bag

Many people found assembly to be fairly easy, although they advocated for patience and time. Some needed only one hour while others required more (up to five hours). Overall, the process seems to be easier with power tools and two people–although many proud owners boasted they accomplished assembling the Storkcraft Caribou Bunk Bed all by themselves, solo! We noticed a handful of users were unhappy that parts were not labeled, and instructions were unclear.

You be the judge by looking at the unit’s manual. Better yet, watch this assembly video. The Storkcraft Caribou Bunk Bed has a limited one-year warranty.

Features

• Dimensions: 78.4” x 42.6” x 58.3”
• Maximum weight allowance (per bed): 165 pounds
• Constructed from environmentally friendly solid rubber, wood, and composites
• Can be separated into two twin beds

Host a group of kids (or a few adults) with the Discovery World Bunk Bed. A common theme we found throughout reviews was grandparents and families finding this model particularly useful. With a twin-size bed perched atop a full-size bed (plus a twin-size trundle bed), this bunk-bed unit can accommodate a gaggle of grandkids, a slumber party, or a small family staying in the same room.

But wait, there’s more…

In addition to being very practical, the Discovery World Bunk Bed is described by users as sturdy, stable, and strong. People praise its beautiful, durable, and solid wood construction. The Mission style and A-frame design support its solid look and feel.

And that’s not all

For the most part, users found assembly to be easy and convenient. Most people will be able to set this up in an hour, but it can take up to three hours. You may be able to set it up alone, but two people would make the job easier.

For instructions on assembling the Discovery World Bunk Bed, see this manual.

Final tip

Since the upper and lower berths can already fit at least a few people, you might want to leave the trundle mattress-free, if possible. This way, you can use the trundle bed for storage.

The Discovery World Bunk Bed comes with a one-year warranty.

Features

• Dimensions: 78” x 57” x 66”
• Weight: 188 pounds
• Twin-size upper level over full-size lower level over twin-size trundle
• Mission style
• A-frame design

Most reviews for the Dorel Living Brady Bunk Bed are from parents. They agree the bunk-bed unit is “gorgeous” and “good-looking,” but only after assembly.

In fact, we noticed most users pointed out how long the assembly process took–some needed only one to two hours, but most people needed more time (up to five hours).  While instructions were “straightforward” for some, they were not helpful for others.

Here’s the good part…

Assembly aside, users like Dorel Living Brady Bunk Bed, describing it as solid and sturdy. Pleasing both parents and kids, this unit saves room space while accommodating everyone comfortably. At least two parents noted the bottom bunk is ample for a grown adult and a toddler to snuggle. A couple of other parents mention, however, the headspace for sitting up on the lower level is tight.

And there’s more

Users also like the Dorel Living Brady Bunk Bed’s versatility; the unit separates into two freestanding twin beds, perfect when the kids grow older and want a new sleeping arrangement. Also, both bunks include support slats to hold up the mattresses without box springs. We did see a few complaints about the slots being too far apart or not placed well to hold up mattress sometimes.

The Dorel Living Brady Bunk Bed has a one-year limited warranty. Assembly seems so daunting, but maybe taking a peek at the unit’s instruction manual as well as at a video of father setting up and reviewing it will help.

Features

• Dimensions (assembled) with ladder: 79.25” x 69.5” x 64.75”
• Twin-size upper level over full-size lower level
• Converts to two separate beds (one twin-size, one full-size)
• Top bunk for children from 6 years old to young teenagers

If you’re looking for a real, all-wood bunk bed with a stylish contemporary design, the WE Furniture Bunk Bed may be for you. Users appreciate the unit being made from real wood, not particle board or other composite material. In fact, we found the most common descriptors for the bed to be “sturdy” and “solid.”

Know what’s even better?

People admire its rich finish.

But you should know…

Although this bunk bed is made of solid wood, the wood is soft and scratches easily. But that’s a tradeoff we’ll have to accept.

The good

We also found comments on other advantages of the WE Furniture Bunk Bed, including its versatility in converting into two separate twin beds (great when kids no longer want to share a room).

On one hand, this model’s upper level is low enough to fit comfortably in small spaces with eight-foot-high ceilings. On the other hand, the bottom level is high enough to leave plenty of room for storage space underneath. Plus, you can stash a mattress or even fit a low trundle under the bed.

The bad

A very common complaint we heard, though, is the WE Furniture Bunk Bed only comes with seven slats on each level for mattress support. Unfortunately, seven slats aren’t enough, nor are they particularly strong compared to some other models. The mattress may fall or sag between the slats, or the slats may bend under an ordinary person’s weight.

If you like everything else about this bunk bed, we recommend purchasing more slats and/or a board to lie over the slats.

The ugly … or not

The assembly process earned mixed reviews from the product testers. Some found assembly easy and quick (taking only one hour), while others found the process “painful”, “tedious”, and time-consuming (needing up to five hours).

As with all bunk beds, hopefully taking a quick look at the manual will help you decide if you want this model.

The WE Furniture Bunk Bed comes with a 30-day warranty.

Features

• Dimensions: 65" x 80" x 42"
• Weight: 118 pounds
• Maximum weight allowance (for each level): 250 pounds
• Separates into two twin beds
• Mattress support slats included

The Better Homes and Gardens Leighton Bunk Bed is great for a home with kids. We noticed most reviewers on Amazon were parents, and many found this unit to be sturdy and strong for active kids, as did our team of testers.

They like it’s constructed of solid pine wood. However, the wood is also soft, leaving it prone to scratches, nicks, and chips.

Now:

Speaking of soft, our researchers felt the slats were a bit too soft and may bend under the mattress and occupant’s (even a child) weight. Since only eight slats for each level are included, picking up a bundle of extra slats will provide greater mattress support.

How hard is to assemble?

Actually, it’s pretty darn simple. If there’s one thing our team could agree on about this bunk bed it’s how easy it to assemble. We found the instructions clear and simple, with reported assembly times ranging from one to two hours at most.

The Better Homes and Gardens Leighton Bunk Bed comes with a one-year limited warranty and instruction manual.

Features

• Dimensions: 78.75” x 43.75” x 64.58”
• Weight: 111 pounds
• Top bunk for children age six years to young teenagers
• Separates into two stand-alone twin beds
• Includes eight mattress support slats per level

Enjoy the freedom to climb up either side of the Zinus Quick Lock Bunk Bed. The steel frame looks sleek and, even better, it fits well in small living spaces.

There is a caveat…

Several parents warn the lightweight steel frame can be wobbly if used by “big kids”, like teenagers or adults when they climb the ladder and/or roll over in bed. People suggest youngsters ages six to ten (depending on size and weight, of course) use this bunk bed.

Guess what?

The Zinus Quick Lock Bunk Bed lives up to its name. The focus group we spoke to overwhelmingly, report this model is quick to put together. We had everyone time themselves and this is what we found:

• many completed the task in under one hour
• most in about one hour
• a few in two or more hours

But this is where it gets really cool:

The process is so easy, some kids put the bed together themselves. For a preview of the assembly process, see this model’s manual.

The Zinus Quick Lock Bunk Bed comes with a five-year warranty.

Features

• Dimensions: 76.2” x 41.3” x 60.8”
• Weight: 93 pounds
• Maximum weight allowance (per bunk): 175 pounds
• Includes two ladders
• Patent-pending quick-lock assembly system