Basically, the bed is a big wooden platform, with a bunky board type thing on top and then the thin, foam mattress. I do not have back problems and I found my back to be stiff and sore after two nights on this bed. I was very glad my dh who has a horrible back wasn't on this trip with us. These beds are just fulls. The bed cover was a thin bedspread. There was also a thin blanket and sheet below it. Nothing that I would deem "comfy" and yes, similar to a motel. If you choose this type of room, do it just for the pirate theme (it is super cute), but not for comfort or convenience, since they are far from Port Royale.