Encore by Mingara

4.0 star property

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A modern lounge area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
2 bars/lounges
A close-up of a person's feet in water, indicating a swimming pool.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a counter area with a coffee machine.
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

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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

Room options

Duet Classic

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Duet Classic Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Duet Deluxe

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

Duet Deluxe Accessible

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Harmony Suite

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Bravo Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Quartet Classic

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Duet Classic Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Duet Deluxe Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Harmony Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Encore by Mingara

4 restaurants, 2 indoor pools and 2 bars/lounges are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness centre, a conference centre and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site.
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.

2 indoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Encore by Mingara, you'll be within walking distance of Tuggerah Lake. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and 2 indoor pools are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Drinking and dining options include 4 restaurants, a coffee shop and 2 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the 2 indoor pools
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, a conference centre and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, yoga classes and Pilates classes
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Tuggerah Lake and a few minutes from Peter Clifford Reserve
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.

Hadley's Dining & Bar – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
The Roasted Berry – This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and light fare. Open daily.
Ming Dragon – This restaurant specialises in Chinese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Legends Taphouse – This bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
Wellness Cafe – This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and light fare. Open daily.

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Saturday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests arriving after hours will need to go to the following location to check in: Inside Club at Welcome Desk. ID is required to receive Keys
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Encore by Mingara Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 200 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great would stay there again
Stayed 1 night 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

Kathleen

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

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was a great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice new motel with good amenities.
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
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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

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff and clean,new facility.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was quite good (facilities and room) The dining experience was great too!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrejs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely spot to stay. Excellent amenities. Olympic sized pool with wading pool. Excellent staff, food and premises. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay there again great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space and close to amenities, it was a great stay with the family. Will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maya

Very clean and close to rsl
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, easy access to pool and gym. Visiting the Roasted Berry Cafe is also a must!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful new rooms the hotel staff so nice and helpful will definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed stay, clean, tidy friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, clean and modern room. The kitchenette was very practical with a toddler. Good food options close by and plenty of parking available.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aysiah

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Friendly staff, pool and gym were amazing and really loved how close everything was to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great complex
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was absolutely happy will be staying again couldn't fault it. Andrew Graham
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff Great location Very quiet & relaxing Definitely recommend Stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient with club next door and plenty of food options on the door step
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025