Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
4.5
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An 18-hole Adventure style miniature golf course with a live educational alligator exhibit. Open 365 days a year. Explore 18-holes of mini golf while winding through a tropical setting with waterfalls, caves, and 25 real American Alligators! You can even purchase food to feed the alligators with an old style bamboo cane fishing pole
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- Krystal06Chicago, Illinois13 contributionsClean and great customer serviceStopped here with my 5 year old and she loved it. They have gators you can feed which is a plus. That was actually neat. Bathrooms were clean, drinks for adults, and a fun course. I would say a little over an hour for 3 basic players with no wait . We would come again.Thanks for the great review! We are glad that you enjoyed feeding the gators and golfing at Smugglers! Come back soon!!Written 6 February 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited January 2024Travelled with familyWritten 28 January 2024
- Susan H7 contributionsFun Mini Golf Experience!My husband and I stopped here to take a break from the beach. This was a really fun course. It was in great shape and had lots of fun features. The staff here was incredibly kind and helpful. They have an enclosure with a bunch of baby alligators that you can feed. We watched another family feed them and it was really an entertaining experience. I definitely recommend stopping here.Thank you for the five star review!! We are so glad that you enjoyed your experience golfing with the gators at Smugglers Cove!! We appreciate that your strong recommendation! Hope to see you again soon!!Written 4 May 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 29 April 2024
- PegilatesRNGoshen, Indiana2 contributionsDon’t Forget Your Pirate Names!Last Friday I took my three grandkids for a morning of mini golf as a back to school gift. WOW what an amazing adventure! The kids are 6, 8 and 10 - with a heat index outside pretty high all week I hoped it would work. Gosh this place is SO COOL! Every hole is entertaining with well-designed scenery and walkways to keep it fun and interesting. I even lost my ball down the river and Mr Steve met me at hole 10 to get me back in the game! To handle the heat we had a sour gummy candy every couple holes and brought a frozen Gatorade to hydrate. Staff was cool about it since the heat index hit 100°. When we got there initially Miss Barb greeted us and sized us for clubs. The kids were interested in feeding the alligators… right?!?! I was willing to pay and Miss Barb suggested we wait til after cos the gators were spooked from the storm earlier. I appreciated the integrity shown in even a small transaction. There was a chart to get your pirate name that was pretty fun for us :-D Surprisingly the 6-year old got a hole in one and you spin for coupons. The gift shop had inexpensive items and the kids got some super cute golf balls they loved! I should add as the morning went on there was quite a few other groups golfing… All ages - even a family of three toddlers. I’m glad my grandson googled this place - we look forward to our next visit!So glad that you enjoyed your golf rounds! Thanks for the awesome review!! We hope to see you again soon.Written 24 August 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited August 2024Travelled with familyWritten 17 August 2024
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PegilatesRN
Goshen, IN2 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Last Friday I took my three grandkids for a morning of mini golf as a back to school gift. WOW what an amazing adventure! The kids are 6, 8 and 10 - with a heat index outside pretty high all week I hoped it would work.
Gosh this place is SO COOL! Every hole is entertaining with well-designed scenery and walkways to keep it fun and interesting. I even lost my ball down the river and Mr Steve met me at hole 10 to get me back in the game!
To handle the heat we had a sour gummy candy every couple holes and brought a frozen Gatorade to hydrate. Staff was cool about it since the heat index hit 100°.
When we got there initially Miss Barb greeted us and sized us for clubs. The kids were interested in feeding the alligators… right?!?! I was willing to pay and Miss Barb suggested we wait til after cos the gators were spooked from the storm earlier. I appreciated the integrity shown in even a small transaction.
There was a chart to get your pirate name that was pretty fun for us :-D
Surprisingly the 6-year old got a hole in one and you spin for coupons. The gift shop had inexpensive items and the kids got some super cute golf balls they loved!
I should add as the morning went on there was quite a few other groups golfing… All ages - even a family of three toddlers. I’m glad my grandson googled this place - we look forward to our next visit!
Gosh this place is SO COOL! Every hole is entertaining with well-designed scenery and walkways to keep it fun and interesting. I even lost my ball down the river and Mr Steve met me at hole 10 to get me back in the game!
To handle the heat we had a sour gummy candy every couple holes and brought a frozen Gatorade to hydrate. Staff was cool about it since the heat index hit 100°.
When we got there initially Miss Barb greeted us and sized us for clubs. The kids were interested in feeding the alligators… right?!?! I was willing to pay and Miss Barb suggested we wait til after cos the gators were spooked from the storm earlier. I appreciated the integrity shown in even a small transaction.
There was a chart to get your pirate name that was pretty fun for us :-D
Surprisingly the 6-year old got a hole in one and you spin for coupons. The gift shop had inexpensive items and the kids got some super cute golf balls they loved!
I should add as the morning went on there was quite a few other groups golfing… All ages - even a family of three toddlers. I’m glad my grandson googled this place - we look forward to our next visit!
Written 17 August 2024
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So glad that you enjoyed your golf rounds! Thanks for the awesome review!! We hope to see you again soon.
Written 24 August 2024
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Allison B
3 contributions
Feb 2021 • Family
We come here every year on our trip down from Massachusetts. Our kids love this course and of course have to feed the gators. The women at the front desk are extremely helpful and friendly. They sanitize each club in between use and allowed one party in the lobby at a time to promote social distancing. There are hand sanitizers located throughout the course as well. We have some great family memories here. We love this course and recommend to other mini golfers as well!
Written 26 February 2021
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Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are so pleased you had a great experience! We look forward to seeing you again on your next visit!
Written 26 February 2021
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CGait618
Fort Myers, FL139 contributions
Nov 2020 • Family
Been coming to Smugglers Cove for years, and it continues to be our favorite spot! There’s plenty of mini golf places in the area, including a brand new a few miles away, but there’s no better place than Smugglers Cove!!!
Their service is great!, we love feeding the gators (didn’t do it this time due to the weather), the course is clean, well maintained, fun and at times challenging. Definitely fun for the young, and the not so young! Patty, Bea, and the gentleman (can’t remember his name)are always great!
We also appreciated the fun and corky signs to ensure social distancing and all their efforts to ensure customer’s safety and well being. The last time we visited was back in early March, before coronavirus, and we were hesitant to return.... but after seeing how well they’re managing everything, we’ll definitely be back!!
You guys are awesome!!!
Their service is great!, we love feeding the gators (didn’t do it this time due to the weather), the course is clean, well maintained, fun and at times challenging. Definitely fun for the young, and the not so young! Patty, Bea, and the gentleman (can’t remember his name)are always great!
We also appreciated the fun and corky signs to ensure social distancing and all their efforts to ensure customer’s safety and well being. The last time we visited was back in early March, before coronavirus, and we were hesitant to return.... but after seeing how well they’re managing everything, we’ll definitely be back!!
You guys are awesome!!!
Written 7 November 2020
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Thank you so much for the spectacular review, CGait618! We are so happy to hear that Smugglers Cove is your go-to spot to enjoy a round of adventure mini golf! We'll be sure to pass along the information you provided about our staff, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon for more good times.
Sincerely,
Written 9 November 2020
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sbpiette
Kaukauna, WI92 contributions
Feb 2020
Well maintained, challenging mini golf course we have played. You can feed the alligators and then tackle the challenging course. Well laid out and some challenging holes. Very courteous staff to greet you and explain the layout and answer questions you have. Nice selection of ice cream treats greet you after your round of golf.
They had a special deal the day we played. For only $3.00 you could play again. Looking for some fun, try this place.
They had a special deal the day we played. For only $3.00 you could play again. Looking for some fun, try this place.
Written 16 February 2020
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Thank you for your recommendation! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your adventure with us!
Written 17 February 2020
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Travelsaremything
Ocala, FL74 contributions
July 2020 • Family
Great place, fun, friendly staff, live baby gators was great surprise. It was just WAY too hot! We went July at around 1130 and it was so hot that a lady started to get heat stroke, we had a hard time with the heat and started to get nauseous. There’s not much shade at all so go in the evening or on a cloudy day if it’s summer time.
Written 5 July 2020
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Thank you for your recommendation! We are glad that you enjoyed our course and hope that you get a chance to return when the weather cools off a bit.
Written 7 July 2020
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almliu
Sister Bay, WI423 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
Our family with little kids enjoyed mini golfing and the highlight for kids of course was feeding the baby gators 🐊
Staff was extremely nice and very informative for the first time visitors. The establishment is very clean and well taken care of.
Will be back soon.
Staff was extremely nice and very informative for the first time visitors. The establishment is very clean and well taken care of.
Will be back soon.
Written 6 April 2021
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Thank you for your 5-star review! We are happy you had a fun time. We are looking forward to you visiting us again soon!
Written 13 April 2021
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turtleCamp2
Greenacres, FL100 contributions
Jan 2021 • Couples
This well maintained theme mini-golf attraction was perfect for a fun but challenging time. The course had curves, hills, tunnels, waterfalls, and even baby alligators. We had a truly enjoyable experience.
Written 11 January 2021
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Thank you for the great review! We are so glad that you enjoyed Smugglers!! Hope to see you again soon!!
Written 12 January 2021
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hirosli
13 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
We have been here every year and we would like to point out that the golf course is beautifully maintained and the whole facility is very well looked after.
What we find absolutely unfriendly to customers and the result of the bad review is the customer service: we arrived and nobody warned us about the no-see-ams. Customers before us had written about this nuisance (as regular customers we obviously didn't read any reviews because we know the facility) but it is a no-go that you are not made aware of it when you buy your ticket. They could have sent us away with the available repellent and then we could have played a round (of course you don't assume that just because there is mosquito repellent lying around means it is unbearable without it!!).
It is clear afterwards that customers before us have already complained about this, but the staff are unable to make the next customers aware of it - really catastrophic customer service!!
On the other hand, when the game ended, the staff laughed and gave us no further instructions on how to behave and how to care for the stitches. This gave us 10 unbearable days of vacation full of pain, subsequent open wounds and frayed nerves.
What we find absolutely unfriendly to customers and the result of the bad review is the customer service: we arrived and nobody warned us about the no-see-ams. Customers before us had written about this nuisance (as regular customers we obviously didn't read any reviews because we know the facility) but it is a no-go that you are not made aware of it when you buy your ticket. They could have sent us away with the available repellent and then we could have played a round (of course you don't assume that just because there is mosquito repellent lying around means it is unbearable without it!!).
It is clear afterwards that customers before us have already complained about this, but the staff are unable to make the next customers aware of it - really catastrophic customer service!!
On the other hand, when the game ended, the staff laughed and gave us no further instructions on how to behave and how to care for the stitches. This gave us 10 unbearable days of vacation full of pain, subsequent open wounds and frayed nerves.
Written 14 November 2023
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K C
Lufkin, TX64 contributions
July 2021 • Family
As a grown woman, I won’t lie, I love miniature golf. This was a fairly incredible place, and we were able to have a great time with a 3 year old and a 1 year old. We didn’t complete all the holes due to the sweltering heat of the day, but we were able to thoroughly enjoy the experience we had. There were actually some spots with shade that we could take a break, but with it being July, we didn’t want to overheat the kids. This place makes great use of the space and keeps it fairly clean. There’s also an area you can feed some alligators (it’s fenced off, but still be careful) in true Florida fashion. I would recommend this for dates or family time! Great place!
Written 24 July 2021
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Thank you for the great review! We are so glad that you had a great time with your kids golfing with our alligators! We hope to see you again soon!
Written 25 July 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Minnesota Traveler
Chanhassen, MN1,809 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Smugglers Cove offers up a fun and challenging 18 hole mini golf course. There were a couple holes that could use some updating however we had a great time. Feeding the gators was a great time for the kids and extremely safe. Good value and fun when looking for activities for the kids.
Written 19 January 2020
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Thank you for your recommendation! We are very happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed the adventure.
Written 21 January 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
What is the cost to play?
Written 4 November 2018
SocMediaMgr
Sarasota, Florida
Our regular prices are:
Adult: $12.99 plus tax
Children: (12 & under): $11.99
2nd Round Special: $1.99 2nd Rounds before 10:00 PM. Same course same day.
Sign up for our newsletter or watch our Facebook page for discounts!
Written 5 November 2018
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