An early competitor for the hotel was the zootel, but despite their best efforts with frilly lampshades, the owners couldn’t disguise the elephant in the room. Leave the animals at home for today’s Groupon for £139 enjoy a two night mini break, with full Irish breakfasts and a four course dinner on either night at the four star Amber Springs Hotel and Health Spa. Just 50 minutes from Dublin and 30 minutes by car from Wexford, the Amber Springs Hotel is in a convenient spot for a little luxury retreat. Built in 2006, the hotel is deckedout according to the provisions of the four star standard, with simple, elegantly furnished en suite rooms in soft oatmeal tones and with kingfisher flashes of colour. From the crisp white pillows to the tiny Elemis toiletries, and from the ample 18 metre swimming and hydrotherapy pool to the sauna, steam room and fitness studio, the hotel offers guests a number of backdrops for intense relaxation. Having dropped their valises with the valets, guests can choose to kick off a two night mini break with a four course feast in the contemporary Kelby’s Bistro. With a vast picture window running the length of the restaurant, guests can watch the evening draw in as the courses draw on, before retiring for a nightcap in the bar or heading straight upstairs to bounce on the beds. Rising early enough to make use of all the mini toiletries, guests can then skip downstairs for a full Irish breakfast before heading to lounge by the pool, work out in the gym, or seek pampered bliss in the spa. Reviews The hotel has received a number of positive reviews from guests who have praised the comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. TripAdvisor users scored 4/5 and gave further mention to the friendly efficient staff and the excellent food served at Amber Springs. All in all it was a most enjoyable few days, and I would seriously recommend this hotel. We had been here for a weekend last summer, and doubled our time this year…..maybe a week in 2012 – marymai, TripAdvisor, Aug 2011 The staff in the hotel couldnt sic be nicer or friendlier and this was commented on by nearly all of our guests. The bedrooms are big and very comfortable and the Bridal Suite is pure luxury. All in all, I couldnt sic find one fault with this hotel – Avril O, TripAdvisor, Aug 2011 Coupons from Groupon  Travel  Accommodation  Hotels  Travel Cork  Accommodation Cork  Hotels Cork Further deals in this category 1. Two Night Getaway For Two With Breakfast, Dinner and Bottle of Wine for €109 at the Fitzwilton Hotel Up to 61% Off 2. Overnight Stay for Two with Breakfast and a Bottle of Wine on Arrival for €49 at The Lakeside Manor Hotel Up to €112.50 Value 3. Tenerife Seven Night SelfCatering Stay For Two Adults and Up to Two Children for €149 at the Fairways Club Up to 67% Off 4. Executive Room Stay For Two With Main Course Dinner for €125 at HighlyAcclaimed The Fitzwilliam Hotel Up to 55% Off 5. One €49 or Two €89 Night Stay For Two With Breakfast and Bottle of Wine at the 4 Bracken Court Hotel Up to 66% Off Further deals in this city 1. One Hour Pure Oxygen or Hydration Facial for €25 at Body Beautiful €70 Value 2. Full Body Spray Tan for €12 at Belle Beauty Salon Value €30 3. Three Hour Yacht Sailing Experience for €26 with Sovereign Sailing €60 Value 4. PreNCT Car Inspection and Car Wash for €14.99 at Cork Auto Services 50% Off 5. 250GB Of Secure Online Backup Storage for One Year at €18.99 with Cork Computers €79.99 Value Further deals in Ireland 1. 45 Minute Ferrari Driving Experience for €129 with Golden Moments €299 Value 2. Laser Teeth Whitening With Beyond Technology for €92 at White Smiles Company €195 Value 3. €90 Voucher to Spend on Printed Canvas Art or Acrylics Online for €35 at Your Art 2 Canvas 4. One Day Teen or Adult Etiquette Course for €48 at The Finishing School €120 Value 5. Army Assault Course and Paintball Experience With Food and Drink for €39 at Braveforce €102 Value Further deals in other categories 1. Two Course À la Carte Meal for Two Plus Glass of Prosecco Each for €26 at Duffys Malahide Up to €64.20 Value 2. Cut, Wash, Blow Dry and Wella Conditioning Treatment for €29 at House of Colour Up to 52% Off 3. Comedy Night Tickets With Beer For Two for €15 at The Comedy Cellar 52% Off 4. Season Pass to the Ladies Irish Open Supported by Fáilte Ireland for €10 €25 value 5. Choice of Hot Stone, Deep Tissue, Swedish, or Pregnancy Massage for €22 at The Hair Tanning and Beauty Centre Up to 69% Off Similar deals from this merchant Two Night Stay With Four Course Dinner and Breakfast For Two for €139