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Encore by Mingara

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A modern lounge area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a counter area with a coffee machine.
A bar area with a marble countertop, shelves of liquor bottles, and a patterned floor.
A close-up of a person's feet in water, indicating a swimming pool.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a built-in desk with a sink, a chair, and a small table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$263
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct

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12-14 Mingara Drive, Tumbi Umbi, NSW, 2261
  • Place, Tuggerah Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Entrance Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Terrigal Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a view of the city through large windows.

Duet Classic

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Duet Classic Accessible

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a lamp.

Duet Deluxe

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside phone, a small table, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Duet Deluxe Accessible

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a phone, and two abstract paintings on the wall.

Harmony Suite

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Bravo Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a view of the city through large windows.

Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a small cabinet, and a view of the hallway.

Quartet Classic

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Duet Classic Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Duet Deluxe Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Harmony Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Tumbi Umbi

At Encore by Mingara you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Tuggerah Lake and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Peter Clifford Reserve. Highlights at this hotel include 4 restaurants, 2 indoor swimming pools and 2 bars/lounges. .The restaurant, Hadley's Dining & Bar, is open for lunch and dinner. Legends Taphouse is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Enjoy the gym, kids' swimming pool and lifeguards on site as well as access to aerobics classes. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In the area of this 4-property class Tumbi Umbi hotel, you'll find Terrigal Beach.

What's nearby

  • Tuggerah Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Entrance Beach - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Terrigal Beach - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Lake Macquarie - 26 min drive - 41.4 km
  • Turo Reserve - 32 min drive - 33.3 km

Getting around

  • Tuggerah Station - 11 min drive
  • Wyong Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mingara Recreation Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Muffin Break - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Entrance Leagues Club - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Encore by Mingara

Encore by Mingara offers its guests 2 indoor swimming pools, a fitness centre, and a children's pool. There are 4 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Encore by Mingara also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and a hair salon. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Tumbi Umbi hotel.

  • 86 guestrooms or units
  • 4 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2024
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference centre
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
Encore by Mingara offers 86 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. 55-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Tumbi Umbi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Hadley's Dining & Bar
  • Legends Taphouse
  • Ming Dragon
  • The Roasted Berry
  • Wellness Cafe

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Gym
  • Pilates classes
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Built in 2024
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Lifeguards
  • Local artist showcase
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (7:00 AM - 10:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM)

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [Inside Club at Welcome Desk. ID is required to receive Keys]

If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Property is also known as

EBM

Encore by Mingara Hotel

Encore by Mingara Tumbi Umbi

Encore by Mingara Hotel Tumbi Umbi

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Encore by Mingara?

Encore by Mingara offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Encore by Mingara?

As of 19 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Encore by Mingara on 11 Oct 2026 start from NZ$263, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Encore by Mingara?

Yep, Encore by Mingara has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to Encore by Mingara?

The closest beach to Encore by Mingara is Terrigal Beach (9.3 km).

Does Encore by Mingara have a pool?

Encore by Mingara has 2 indoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. The pool is open 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Encore by Mingara?

Encore by Mingara features 2 indoor pools, 4 restaurants and 2 bars.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Encore by Mingara?

No, Encore by Mingara does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Encore by Mingara?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Encore by Mingara's onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Encore by Mingara?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Encore by Mingara?

No, pets are not allowed.

Encore by Mingara Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 223 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional room and staff. Highly recommend. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ramze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

One of the best properties we have ever stayed in. From book in with very friendly ladies to the ease of getting to room. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ease & friendliness of the staff made our short stay extremely pleasant. We did find the amenities slightly missed the mark such as no coffee pod machine nor toaster, however nothing that would not prevent a return visit. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay Facilities were great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. 2nd time staying here and was as good as last time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GAIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely helpful and the room was very clean and had great amenities. Best part was the access to the Mingara Club.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quite, good acess to club.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern comfortable brand new rooms, excellent restaurants in club next door, such great value for money!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing and such a nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is well located next to Mingara Recreational Club where you have a number of restaurants and Bars to enjoy a succulent Chinese meal. Excellent attention to detail from the team at checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location to the mingara club was great. Plenty of food options on your door step. Rooms were clean and modern. We enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place it’s not our first time and it won’t be the last
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and helpful staff. Lovely rooms, very clean. Excellent food and recreation facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how new and fresh everything was. Bed was super comfortable. Lots of dining options right next door with a 10% off discount if you’re staying at the hotel. Staff very friendly and helpful. Very easy to get back onto M1 either going north or south so great for a stopover. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a get away 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice new motel with good amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was a great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

mellony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reception area and staff were nice. Good location in relation to being able to walk to dinner but you need to exit the hotel and walk in an unconverted area to the club and the pool and gym are a long distance from the hotel (on the other side of the club).
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with club right next door, separate building but nice & close
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic, a beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026