Sofatime Reviews 

385
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Evaluating 151 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently highlight the staff's exceptional knowledge, patience, and friendly approach, making the shopping process enjoyable and stress-free. People appreciate the personalized guidance and honest advice received, ensuring they find products that perfectly suit their needs and budget. The overall service is frequently described as excellent, with many praising the smooth user experience and the helpfulness of the team. However, some customers also noted significant issues with customer service, experiencing poor communication, unresponsiveness, and a lack of resolution for problems. There were instances where people reported receiving faulty products, including damaged or misrepresented items, and felt that their concerns were not adequately addressed by the company's support team.

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Staff

Customers had positive experiences with staff, frequently praising their helpfulness, knowledge, and friendly... See more

Product

Consumers find product to be positive, with many expressing delight with their new sofas, beds, and... See more

Service

Reviewers mention positive feedback about service, with many customers expressing satisfaction with the... See more

Customer service

Clients share positive opinions on customer service, with many reviewers highlighting exceptional experiences... See more

User experience

People report positive experiences with user experience, often highlighting the helpfulness and knowledge of... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had an excellent experience buying our new sofa and recliner. Emma was knowledgeable, patient, and never pushy. They took the time to explain all the options, answered our questions, and made sure... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Went into Dreams/Sofatime in Coleraine looking for a new bed and mattress advice. The choice was somewhat bewildering. I needn't have worried. Melissa was on hands to assess my needs and ans... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were recently in the Derry store where Dan helped us pick a corner sofa to suit our space. We were struggling to find a comfortable sofa we both loved especially with the tight dimensions we were w... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic experience ordering our new sofa. Tanya at the Newtownabbey store talked us through different options, not only for the sofa itself but payment and interest free options. She was very friend... See more


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  1. Sofa Store

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Established in Belfast in 2012, Sofatime is a family-owned business which has rapidly grown to become Ireland’s leading sofa retailer. Now with 8 stores across the island of Ireland, we are proud to offer a wide range of stylish and affordable sofas, meticulously designed to suit various tastes and preferences. Our sofas are made to withstand the test of time and with that in mind, we are proud to offer a 15 year guarantee.


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4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Looking for a sofa

Looking for a sofa, Melissa made the choice very easy, in stock and quick delivery. I left with the sofa of my dreams

January 25, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service!

Really great service from Joe in the Newtownabbey store, new sofa purchased and kids delighted with a new balloon and hot chocolate.

January 24, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was served by Tony in Dreams…

I was served by Tony in Dreams Coleraine, and couldn't have been happier with the service. As a sales advisor he wasn't pushy and allowed me time and space to look around, in the knowledge that he was available if I needed help. He was polite and courteous and knew about the products on offer.

January 16, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid this company

Avoid this company, well more the extremely poor customer service department. Staff in Bangor showroom are very good but unfortunately the customer service care is absolutely appalling. Where do I start..... well we purchased outright a sofa, this arrived last year and was faulty from the start. We should've taken a refund at that point but decided perhaps we would give them another go and try a completely different sofa. Well next this brand new sofa arrived 6 months later and again this went faulty after a very short time. After several failed attempts to repair it, the engineer wrote his report to the customer service department stating a new sofa would be required. So again we waited on another replacement sofa, this now being the third one... well surprise, surprise this went faulty after a short period of time. This time having had 3 faulty sofas we asked for a full refund. Oh no we were told, you wont be getting a full refund as you have had use of 3 faulty sofas. We were offered yet again another sofa with the purchase price plus a credit of £750 or a replacement sofa or a partial refund with a loss of £985..... Now why anyone would risk a 4th sofa, considering 3 were all faulty. Customer service would not negotiate and basically said take it or leave it. Absolutely appalling the girl was who was dealing with this problem. Maybe the customer care team should take lessons from the shop staff in Bangor on how to actually deal with customers. Word of mouth goes a long way. Buy at your peril!

Interesting reply , strange how we gave you ample opportunities to come to a satisfactory resolution but yet you refused at every request. Make it public and you reply with that. Ridiculous customer service.

December 29, 2025
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Reply from Sofatime

Hi Claire,

Thank you for sharing your experience.

I’m sorry to hear everything you’ve been through—understandably, you’d be frustrated. We take this very seriously and want to get to the bottom of what’s happened.

Could you please email your order number to customer.care@hometime.co.uk? This will allow us to investigate properly and work on a resolution for you.

We really appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we want to make sure it’s handled correctly.

Kind regards,

Dreams & Sofatime Customer Care

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Tanya was incredibly helpful and informative with such an important purchase. Made us feel very comfortable as soon as we stepped into the store.

January 11, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service at Sofatime!

Fantastic experience ordering our new sofa. Tanya at the Newtownabbey store talked us through different options, not only for the sofa itself but payment and interest free options. She was very friendly and courteous, offering us tea/coffee while we sat together discussing everything. Would highly recommend Sofatime. Can't wait for our delivery. Thank you Tanya!

January 10, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

No contact, no delivery date. Promised 7-10 days

We bought a corner suite on the 2nd of January with Adam in the Boucher Road store. He couldn’t make the sale quickly enough. Advised us that the sofa was in stock, including console and delivery would be arranged in 7-10 days. I called the store around 8 times throughout the course of the day on 7th January to speak with Adam as we have heard nothing regarding delivery and was advised by a colleague that Adam was not in today but he assured me he would ask him to call me first thing on the 8th January. Well, as suspected, no call was received. I’ve called today, 9th January several times and no answer. I’ve also emailed customer care, with no response.

We are aware that delivery to our location is Wednesday and Thursday only. We are a two adult home who both work and need to take time off work to receive our new purchase. We need forewarning. We were also made aware that once it’s at the warehouse, they will need to get it gone as they don’t have the space to store additional suites. Disappointed is an understatement. The company were more than happy to take our money and make a quick sale but we are no further forward in understanding when we will receive our new sofa, nor can we arrange disposal of our current sofa.

January 2, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5-star experience!!

We had the pleasure of going to the Coleraine store tpday. Shirley was absolutely amazing! She made us feel comfortable and was great at answering all our questions. There was no pressure to buy anything and overall a 5 star experience. Great customer swevice.

January 3, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Lizzie!

Lizzie was absolutely wonderful in helping us find our living room sofa. She was so patient, knowledgeable and genuinely helpful throughout the whole process. She made what could have been a stressful decision really enjoyable. We’re so grateful for her help! - Jessica & Blane :)

January 2, 2026
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