Encore by Mingara opens its doors

Encore by Mingara, the Central Coast’s newest four-star hotel, is now open for bookings.

The vision of the hotel on the Tumbi Umbi site has been on the club’s master plan for more than 25 years.

The project is significant in positioning Mingara as a top lifestyle destination.

Mingara Leisure Group CEO Paul Barnett said the $24M project began in August 2023.

“The project vision was to create a vibrant and welcome retreat for guests visiting our community and the broader Central Coast surrounds,” he said.

“For many years the Central Coast has needed additional quality hotel accommodation and we are excited to be the first new hotel built from the ground up on the Central Coast in decades.

“The opening of our new hotel makes a significant contribution to the Central Coast region, and will support economic and tourism development.”

Designed by Marchese Partners Architects and Interior Design, North Sydney, the hotel is of a contemporary Australian style informed by the natural surrounds, while complementing and acknowledging the immediate architectural context of the hotel’s exterior and Mingara Recreation Club.

“We are also proud to partner with local Central Coast construction company Red Eye Constructions, who have delivered and exceptional project for us,” Barnett said.

“It’s been wonderful to support a local business with a project of this significance.”

Red Eye Constructions has been operating on the Central Coast for more than 16 years.

With an experienced team of 50, their reputation for high quality commercial construction projects has seen them awarded for excellence in building.

Encore by Mingara has 86 rooms over four floors, close to beaches and local experiences, as well as the facilities at Mingara Recreation Club, which include entertainment, a variety of restaurants, cafes and bars, an event centre and world-class fitness and aquatic facilities.

“Our entire team has worked extremely hard and as a collective; this is a significant achievement for the club, our members and the local community,” Barnett said.