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Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
2000 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34207, United States
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La
Review №1

A pretty challenging mini golf course in the middle of Bradenton. It is kept up pretty well but a little on the pricier side for 18 holes that typically take 45min to complete with no traffic. They also have a handful of gators, sell beer and wine and offer a cheap replay option.

ya
Review №2

I absolutely love it here.I have come here about 5 times now and it has always excited me. Day time or night time its always beautiful. The employees are so nice and feeding the gators is always a cool experience!

Ma
Review №3

We loved this putt putt place! The caves were super unique and paintings were awesome! We loved all the gators! The holes were all a little tricky which we absolutely loved! We also enjoyed that you could drink alcohol out on the course. Overall an amazing place to check out for the whole family

Pa
Review №4

Very different miniature golf course...caves give a nice relief from the sun. Like the suggestions of how to hit the golf ball listed on each hole. The area to feed the alligators was fun to watch - where the alligators are sunbathing and eating the purchased food.The front desk also asks while purchasing the games, if one would like to purchase alligator food. Didnt see a price list on the games or alligator food. Wasnt sure of any discounts either, since no prices listed? The only discount coupon was after we played.

Ta
Review №5

We try to get in a game of mini golf, in our travels. Smugglers Cove is fun! Seeing the gators in the pond area was a treat. We will definitely be stopping here again on our next visit!

Th
Review №6

Had a great time here. It was nice to get out of the house but still practice social distancing. The staff was amazing even when we not only lost our pencil and then my son lost his golf ball at hole 7. The only complaint comes from my daughter that there is no restroom except in the beginning and end of the course. But other than that it was a great family night.

su
Review №7

We were here on vacation and had fun for the second year in a row. The gator feeding area was a hit once again, my son absolutely loves it. The holes are challenging, but not so much that a child cant enjoy them. The only thing I wish could change is maybe having a fan in the tunnels just to circulate air a bit. The air was very stagnant and hot in the tunnels/caves, but luckily they were fairly easy holes so you could move through quickly. My son said the last two holes were his favorite. He loved that the last hole had two levels. The workers we interacted with were patient, respectful and friendly. Thank you for wonderful memories. :)

Mi
Review №8

Absolutely love coming here. Not many people are here during rainy days when its sprinkling but thats my favorite time. Its clean and easy to get to.

Pa
Review №9

Cute course. They have live baby alligators you have the option to pay and feed. The course is not overly difficult and is great for a birthday party.

Co
Review №10

Fun place for 18 hole challenge with baby alligators as an added attraction!

De
Review №11

Course was clean and staff was friendly. However going for the 1st time we werent sure where the entrance was.....apparently we were standing at the drop off window and was told to go around to entrance. After walking inside we requested an adult beverage and it was 10:01. We were told they couldnt sell alchohol after 10pm! So needless to say that was terribly disappointing since had we realized the entrance was past the bar counter drop off we would have had drinks! Very frustrating. I understand company policy is company policy.....but customer service should come 1st when we are talking about 1 minute.

Sa
Review №12

Had a great time! Late night mini golf is always fun n this place was pretty big with gators to feed!

Ka
Review №13

Wonderful putt putt place! Holes are nice and clean. The alligators are great to watch while you are waiting for your turn. The caves are nice a nice break from the hot sun. However, it is a little pricey. Would recommend.

Sa
Review №14

Great a little expensive but worth it had a great time.

to
Review №15

We love coming here. Its a great little course that you can eat up a couple of hours. Kids love it and the alligators are cool as well.

Ty
Review №16

Absolutely awesome 18 holes. The kids loved it and it continued to change never a dull moment. Loved the live gators. Must see place.

ga
Review №17

Not only a super fun course, but the staff were so nice!

Je
Review №18

Came for a family outing and it was so much fun playing. It’s one of the coolest mini golf courses I’ve been to.

Wa
Review №19

This is a great spot for some family fun! The 18 hole course takes you through multiple levels that include caves and waterfalls. They have snacks and drinks, including beer for the adults, available to purchase. They even have live alligators on display which is an interesting feature!

Su
Review №20

Fun every time we go there!

Ra
Review №21

Amazing place. The guy who designs everything and takes care of the course in an amazing guy and needs a raise..

ja
Review №22

Its a very enjoyable outing for the day its a lot of fun to play Goofy Golf the course is Fun the landscape is enjoyable I would suggest going at night its a lot of fun to play Under The Lights we frequently go there

Br
Review №23

This is a fun miniature golf course. It has a great ambiance to it with the feeling of being marooned on an island. Lots of baby crocodiles to view as well. The staff was friendly. Like most mini-golf courses though, it was pricey and thats the reason for the 4 star instead of 5. Check online for coupons before going.

sh
Review №24

A lot of fun and very educational!The holes on this course are challenging and fun. A lot of kids enjoyed this course while i was there!! You can feed aligators and there is food and drink. The staff was very friendly!They asked if this was our first time and made sure ww knew how the course went and how to feed the gators!! Amazing!!

BI
Review №25

Cute place, good golf to play in but the price should’ve let us play two games but wasn’t so bad

Ti
Review №26

We had a great time playing putt putt. Very clean and nice to have some fun without feeling like someone will get you sick.

#k
Review №27

Great course. Super fun. Gators just make it better

An
Review №28

Great place for putt putt but the older gentleman was rude during our transaction. One bad apple doesnt ruin the location though :)

Da
Review №29

So much fun to feed the alligators while we place miniature golf!!

Ch
Review №30

Excellent mini golf course. Challenging, interesting, exciting. Live flat dogs on the course!

Al
Review №31

Nice course and feeding the gators is a great treat. We even won a free game!

Ni
Review №32

We had a Good time. Things are different with social distancing but it was still fun

Cu
Review №33

Fun mini golf with live gators that you can feed for a small fee. Challenging course with cool pirate theme

Da
Review №34

Had a fun time with my wife, and father-in-law who is 83, and wound up getting 2 holes in one. My wife and I also got holes in one on different greens. My wife was kicking our butts on the first nine but in the end my father-in-law, and I tied with 47 and my wife only went over our scores by 4, and at the end of the course one of us got to roll a dice with the numbers 1-18 on it to see if we would win a free game. With four different numbers the chance was pretty good-looking, and sure enough the number 15 came up which was the hole in one my father-in-law got on the 15th green, and then gave the free game to a young couple. Had a great time staff helpful and nice.

Da
Review №35

Other than the price being a little high for 3 people it was great. Had a blast.

Na
Review №36

Very overpriced for what you get, rude staff, and very cheap. Go somewhere else, plenty of other better options nearby.

Th
Review №37

Mini golf is my favorite. It is a cool place to go. The whole family will enjoy some fun. My 70 yr old father in law even did it.

Gi
Review №38

Its a wonderful place for making bond with your family

Ch
Review №39

Great course. Its both fun and challenging. Plus you cant beat the atmosphere! (Yes, mini golf and gators!)

Li
Review №40

Clean fun and friendly mini golf course highly recommend

Jo
Review №41

Excellent mini golf course, drinks and ice cream at the end of a competitive family game is fantastic.

Yo
Review №42

Lots of fun! Great service.

Br
Review №43

Really clean course!

ch
Review №44

Awesome place...very clean and family friendly

Ka
Review №45

Me and the family had sooo much fun!!

Ji
Review №46

Had a blast playing and feeding the baby gators

Ja
Review №47

Fun for the family a little costly but still fun. Staff was super nice. Will be back.

Ot
Review №48

Loved it....we always go and feed the Gators.

An
Review №49

This place is awesome! They rescue baby gators and give them a great environment to live in while they grow. Weve been told that they are sent to another safe place once they are older. We hope so! The course is a lot of fun too. Very surprising since its in the same shopping center as the Home Depot. I took my 7 yr old grandson there and he loved it! He got to feed the gators too.

Co
Review №50

Nice mini golf course. Nothing special but some nice holes and well taken care of. Live alligator feeding was fun!

El
Review №51

A fun afternoon spent playing mini golf. Nicely decorated. Lots of interest for all ages.

Ka
Review №52

Fun out door place to take the family too

Pa
Review №53

Go to Mixons Fruit Stand. They let you hold a live alligator. The people are a lot nicer. This place is a scam...

Br
Review №54

My hubby and I like visiting here before dinner or a movie. I really enjoy the atmosphere (and of course my loves competitive spirit ) Its a great way to unwind. Highly Recommend.

Ph
Review №55

Fun and challenging Pirate -theme course with water features, many stairs, caves, some shade on sunny days and you can feed the baby alligators. Keep track of hole-in-ones for a chance to win a free round.

Li
Review №56

Loved it ️ I liked playing min golf and how you can also feed the alligators. Friendly staff also

Cr
Review №57

We had a blast with our nephew here. Even managed to win a free game for next time!

Bi
Review №58

The best mini golf within a hour of Tampa

Ca
Review №59

Fun course and the cave sections provide a nice break from the sun.

Ki
Review №60

So much fun! Great course, well kept, drinks are a nice touch

Ch
Review №61

This is a very nice and well maintained mini-golf course. We had fun playing and enjoyed our game. It is a bit on the pricey side in my opinion. For two adults and one child it was $42.00

Ch
Review №62

Get place to hang out. A bit pricey but still fun and bonus:two Pokemon Go gyms.

Al
Review №63

A classic family tradition for me; We always go and it is always a blast! Not only is there a mini golf course suitable for the whole family, but also a gator feeding attraction, ice cream, and alcohol if thats what your looking for. Very fun!

Di
Review №64

Very expensive (13.99) per person for such a bland and easy golf course. Not challenging at all and I just found another one nearby that’s only 9.99 wish I had taken the time to do research.

De
Review №65

Feed the gators, so much fun.

Ma
Review №66

Clean and well maintained. They live alligators will appeal to the kids.

He
Review №67

Great fun for entire family! A little expensive but worth it if you do more than one round as second round are only a couple dollars. They also have an option for feeding the live alligators.

Ni
Review №68

Best putt putt ever! Staff were so cool and friendly. Course was creative and challenging. Loved the details, and the baby alligators made it absolutely memorable -definitely feed them! Envious of the owners.

As
Review №69

Was a fun night out of the house!

Me
Review №70

We had so much fun!! The course was challenging. We all enjoyed the layouts of the holes. Lots of cheering and oh noes. At end you have a chance to win a free game if you roll dice and it lands on a number that corresponds to a hole where someone had a hole in one! We played twice and won free games both times.

Cl
Review №71

Good place togo for fun!!!

Co
Review №72

Very fun and staff is friendly very pricey tho

Wa
Review №73

Family fun ️

Ja
Review №74

Great little place to go with your little one. Took my 4 year old son and even fed the alligators with him. It’s a little old but that doesn’t take away from the fun with your kids. Definitely a place to check out.

Do
Review №75

Great place for family and friends

Je
Review №76

Was an awesome time.

We
Review №77

Great course had lots of fun

To
Review №78

Had a great time here. The kids especially loved seeing all the baby gators. We will be back.

He
Review №79

Hole in one! Super fun.

Re
Review №80

So much family fun and got to feed alligators. How cool is that!

He
Review №81

We enjoyed this beautiful course!

Er
Review №82

Karla and I went to smugglers cove and had fun had a couple of hole in one. Lots of fun

Se
Review №83

Great place for date night or some family fun. I love the course, waterfalls, caves, alligators and some interesting obstacles.

Da
Review №84

So much fun to feed the baby alligators and play a round of mini golf. Great course and the mystery hole just adds to the fun.

Je
Review №85

Fun place to take the kiddos to play adventure golf and feed alligators! Can get crowded sometimes.

Na
Review №86

Lots of funEnjoyed ourselves

Kr
Review №87

Great course with a fun theme. Good for kids and adults.

Wi
Review №88

Pass by it often but first time going in was a fun experience and in an excellent location. The sprinklers and such help you stay cool in the summer heat

Za
Review №89

A ton of fun for the family

De
Review №90

Good time and a fun course

My
Review №91

Very kid friendly

Ma
Review №92

So much fun! A must go!!!!

Je
Review №93

Fun putt putt course. We really enjoyed feeding the baby alligators too. Very expensive though. Four of us cost $78 ‐ that was just 4 for golf, 4 pcs of alligator food, and 2 iced teas.

Jo
Review №94

Loads of fun + a nice locals deal.

To
Review №95

Very well maintained

Ry
Review №96

It is super fun. Great for families.

Jo
Review №97

Great for the kids. Feed the gators

pa
Review №98

The holes are fairly tough, and the staff is straight to the point, no bs which I like. The two complaints I have is how easy it is to lose a ball in the water, and the fact that it costs 15 dollars per person. The alligators are a nice touch, though. I would call this place a very touristy spot due to the price and the gators. I probably wouldnt go again but not a bad experience.

Ra
Review №99

You can swin with the gators on sundays ;) 10/10000

Re
Review №100

It was one of a kind experience we went in the door to play some mini golf and got some gator bites to feed the baby gators witch i thought was awesome for some family fun and the kids loved it !!!

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  • Address:2000 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34207, United States
  • Site:http://www.smugglersgolf.com/
  • Phone:+1 941-756-0043
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Golf course
  • Miniature golf course
Working hours
  • Monday:9am–11pm
  • Tuesday:9am–11pm
  • Wednesday:9am–11pm
  • Thursday:9am–11pm
  • Friday:9am–11pm
  • Saturday:9am–11pm
  • Sunday:9am–11pm
Highlights
  • Active military discounts:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
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