‘Encore by Mingara is the first hotel, built from the ground up, to open its doors on the Central Coast in 10 years,’ says CEO, Paul Barnett. ‘It’s been a glint in the leisure group’s eye for 30 years, and four years in the planning and construction, and we’re happy to say, it’s been well worth the wait… and summer bookings are now open!’

It is welcoming and vibrant in its design, by Marchese Architects, and has 86 thoughtfully appointed rooms across four floors. Offering the latest in 4-star contemporary accommodation, you can choose from Duet Standard Rooms or if you’re after an extra touch of quiet glamour, try the Bravo and Harmony Suites.

The welcoming lobby

The hotel is all about the relaxed lifestyle the Coast is renowned for. It offers all-day dining and barista espresso coffee across a choice of cafés, restaurants and bars with 25 craft beers on tap and an enviable range of fine Aussie wines. Whether you’re in the mood for alfresco dining, wood-fired pizza, Yum Cha, traditional Chinese, or perhaps testing the cocktail bar staff’s skills, it is definitely the place to chill out this summer.

The new hotel also enables conference and event guests at Mingara the convenience of accommodation onsite, as well as ample parking and EV charging.

Guest suites offer contemporary styling and comfort

No other hotel can boast the facilities offered next door by the Mingara Recreation Club for its guests: a world-class fitness centre over two levels, an aquatics centre with heated Olympic pool, leisure pools and hydrotherapy pool, and an international-class athletics centre. And that’s before we mention the hairdresser, beautician, physiotherapy, pharmacy and medical centre – and much more, but the list is getting long!

What more can we say, except perhaps a quiet, ‘Encore, encore!’

Hadley’s Bar