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705 NJ-15 South
Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey 07849
Totally awesome spot for outdoor mini golf , or birthday party with arcade. Plenty of room for a kids birthday party. Party packages available and very reasonable with food and drinks, decorations , round of golf and coins for arcade included. Fun for a mini golf outing for a few hours too. Snack bar available. Very friendly and helpful with planning a party. Reminded me of my birthday parties in the 80s , simple and fun and not over the top
We had so much fun!! We did miniature golf, gem mining, and the arcade. The golf course was fun for all ages and very nicely kept. Excellent water features. Plus a nice snack bar. Every staff member was so helpful, kind, and friendly! The arcade was fun with a good assortment of games. Gave me some nostalgia from my childhood arcades! Real paper tickets that you get to count and cash in at an excellent prize counter. Bathrooms inside the arcade were very clean and convenient (if you read reviews for that k
I had my son's birthday party here this past weekend. Everything was great! After I booked his party Veronica was very communicative and made sure we had everything we needed. On the day of the party she was wonderful! She was great with the 14 kids that we had at the party and made sure everyone had a great time! As the host we didn't need to do anything, she handled it all! Everyone had a great time! If you're looking for a stress free and super fun place for your child's birthday party, I cannot r
We came during MDW and AGAIN the following wekeend. This place is so cute! The staff is very kind - very sweet lady at the counter. The course is fun with family & friends. ??10/10
Very well maintained mini golf course. Castle theme is really just the building that houses the arcade and snack bar and not the course. The difficulty level of this course is not high. Should not frustrate children. Fair amount of parking. Reasonable price. Be careful with directions on Google maps. It will take you into someone's driveway and not Castle Cove.
Visited Castle Cove for the first time. Everything in tip top shape, looked very new and clean. Reasonably priced entry. 18 holes - some were tricky. The one with that goes over the river is fun - don't worry if your ball falls into the river as it carries it close to where the hole is. Has a small arcade and also a mining area where you sift a bag of sand with gems and fossils in it. Will definitely be back.
We always love this course and the friendly staff.
Great place, I don't understand their hours one bit though. You would think the course would be open just later in the day on weekdays? Not closed the whole day for half of the week!
Great price, in great condition, 18 full holes, just a lot of fun. Water hazards are cute, the balls float so you can't lose them. We (my 16yo son and I) had a great time.
We always have an Amazing time at Castle Cove Mini Golf in Lake Hopatcong, NJ! Veronica and Chris, the owners, are incredibly kind and make us feel right at home during our visits. It was the perfect spot for my daughters birthday party, with a charming mini golf course that brought everyone together for a day of laughter and fun. I highly recommend Castle Cove for anyone looking to celebrate a special occasion or a fun night out in a warm and welcoming atmosphere!
Took my granddaughter here, she is almost 2-1/2 She had an amazing time, can't wait to go back. We did the whole experience, the miniature golf, the mining and the arcade. It's very clean, the staff is super friendly they make the experience that much nicer. Lots of parking, great prices. The mini golf course is great, my granddaughter could have done the part where you put the ball in the water a million times over she loved it so much. Would recommend and for sure will be going back again.
Awesome mini golf with flag poles to keep that first golfer invoved by pulling the stick. Small practice greens if there is a wait. Little video game arcade and sanitizer where you need it.
Castle Cove is an absolute gem! The owners are incredibly kind and make every visit a delight. Their prices are unbeatable, offering fantastic value for an experience that's fun for all ages. The arcade is a standout feature with a plethora of unique games you won't find anywhere else. It's a blast every time we visit! The mini golf course itself is the perfect blend of challenging and fun, with so much replayability that you'll never get bored. Plus, it's super easy to get to, with plenty of parking avai
First time customer and I certainly will be returning. I LOVE the retro feel of the arcade. Tokens and actual tickets! The staff was amazing, and we were treated with such kindness. We had an absolute blast for 5$ in tokens and 11$ for 18 holes. Small business with great prices, great staff and a great atmosphere. I will say the lighting on the course could be a bit better at night but I still give it 5 stars.
We played this morning with 28 people. Yes, 28. Not only did they open an hour early for us, the staff were extremely pleasant, helpful and accommodating. Every one in the group was SO impressed with the cleanliness, the layout, variety of greens and especially the absolutely beautiful landscaping of Castle Cove Mini Golf. First class in every aspect here. We are making plans to return again, as everyone in the group loved playing here. There's also a party room and games, including Skee Ball! Thank you to
Nice, clean course. Pretty easy on the difficulty level but absolutely worth the trip.
Best mini golf place around! The course is so clean and organized, and staff is so welcoming and wonderful. The man running the golf course was so kindhearted and genuine. Our 2.5 year old son had a blast?s and even got his very first hole in one on the ?ride the river? hole You must take your kids here, it's awesome!
We took our kids here today and loved it! The course was very well maintained, everyone was very nice, and our kids enjoyed the arcade too. We talked to the owner who was telling us it's a family owned business and has been in the family for 100 years! We will be back!
The mini golf is not maintained. One hole was so flooded that we skipped it. Disappointed in the price and quality.
Such a great place to pass an hour or two. Plus the hospitality is top notch!
Cute place with a fun medieval-themed golf course. The customer service is great, as the gentleman working the golf window was courteous, friendly and more than accommodating in many ways. My daughters and I enjoyed a nice couple of rounds today and look forward to returning for the inside games and activities as well. Kudos to the gentleman who enjoys his job and cares about the customers!
By far one of the best mini golf ? place in north jersey! My friend and I had a great time there. Great for all ages! The staff is super friendly.
We had fun playing mini golf! Was gonna try the arcade but it wasn't anything special and sort of kiddie so we skipped it. PS I won!
My girlfriend and I love this place! There's so much to do. It's not just a mini-golf place, you can mine for fossils or gemstones and they have a very nice arcade. The whole place was very clean and the mini golf course was super fun. Also, kudos to Veronica! She was awesome and had such a great attitude. She was fun, happy, and helpful. We could tell that she really enjoys her job. She went above and beyond!
Fun mini golf course. Kids had a blast. Owners are extremely nice.
This place was great! We went tonight for the first time. There were 8 of us - 4 adults and 4 kids (ages 7 - 9). Everyone had a good time. The course was nicely laid out. The landscaping was pretty. Everything looked new and clean. The guy behind the counter was very kind (even though we finished up a couple minutes after the official closing time). There is an arcade with a bunch of games for the kids (but we ran out of time to use it). Restrooms were clean. Prices were reasonable.
Hidden Gem!!! We went on a whim to Castle Cove and it was one of the best unexpected choices of our summer. It was so family friendly. Our group of 6 enjoy all the little hidden details throughout the course. It's just large enough to really enjoy without little ones getting board. I wish the arcade was a little more updated with new games but the golf course totally made up for it. The snack bar was super cute. After the game we treated ourselves to some much deserved I cream on the warm day. We will defin
My son went to a birthday party here and had a great time. Everyone who worked there was very nice and helpful with the children. The course is very nice has a lot of cool holes!
It was very good n we are enjoying this place with my kids..
Excellent place to go. Played a lot of mini golf on the east coast. This was one of the best family friendly places we've been. Has an arcade and mine for fossils or gems.
We are on vacation in NJ and stopped by for an afternoon at the arcade. The arcade was perfect. It is enclosed, so the little ones (2 and 4) could safely run around. The games were in great condition and there was something for everyone. It wasn't too loud, so there was no sensory overload. The price was fantastic, and the boys each got a nice handful of prizes and candy to take home with them. We will definitely be back.
This is a very cute, clean mini golf spot and the course is not too challenging for little ones. We have gone twice now and will continue to visit Castle Cove. There is very little shade here, so I recommend going at dusk. Very beautiful at this time!
We had an amazing time here today! Every staff member was so friendly and helpful. The course is just the right amount of challenging for both adults and kids. Lots of fun water shots. The arcade was super reasonable and gave plenty of tickets for the kids to each get a few prizes. We will definitely be back!
My son had his 7th birthday party here last weekend and it was the best! The party attendant was incredible with the kids and all of the parents were so happy to sit back and just enjoy some social time while the kids were being guided through the golf course and the rock and fossil mining. Then we all had fun playing in the arcade before pizza and cake. They made everything so easy and fun! I highly recommend!
Super clean, beautiful course. Affordable price and friendly staff. I will definitely be back. Very nice!
The mini golf course looks amazing! It was a fun course - the renovations are looking great. It isnt very difficult but what is there is cute and engaging. It is smooth and well maintained! Enjoyable for both adults and children looking for something cute and fun. The lake keeps the area cooler. And the fun little arcade is nice way to cool down and end the night - or beat your partner at skee-ball after they win at mini golf. And last, but not least, the staff was so kind and helpful. Purely a delight whe
An absolutely lovely, challenging, and well built mini golf course. If you're looking for a great adventure on your next mini golf experience then this is the place to be. The place was very well kept. We were very happy all around with Castle Cove. Drove an hour to get there and was totally worth it. 11/10, would definitely recommend!
Clean well maintained decent price and well had a great time
Nice place. $12 per adult is a tad steep. Course wasn't overly creative or too difficult. I would recommend it for your average family. But if you're looking for a challenging course with unique holes, this isn't the place.
We love this place! Tons of fun for the whole family! The kids have a great time but there are some challenging holes for those who love to compete with friends!! We love the arcade also! Not a huge selection of games but just enough to spend an extra few dollars for a little more fun after a round of minigolf! The bathrooms are always clean and the staff are always friendly! Definitely recommend this place!
We had my son?s 7th birthday party there this past weekend. Victoria is amazing! She memorized all the kids names in a matter of minutes. Everything was so clean and well organized. I would give this place 10 stars if I could. Wonderful!
We had a party there for our Altar Servers. The staff was prepared for us, super sweet. The food was great. The kifs and their siblings ages 4 to 14 all had a blast. The facilities are extremely clean, and all the games were fun for the kids to play .thanks for a great Sunday afternoon!!
We hosted our daughter's fourth birthday party at Castle Cove, and it was perfect! The kids thoroughly enjoyed mini-golf, the arcade and sluicing gemstones and/or fossils! Friendly, attentive service and spotless grounds made the entire experience thoroughly enjoyable. We're looking forward to going back soon for another round of mini-golf with our daughter!
Me and my friends love going here after work or on our days of and playing a round of mini golf. The arcade is great when you finish and want to have even more fun. The staff were great and I definitely would be coming back to play more games in the future. I
I can't express how nice this place is! It was such a fun golf course. It has beautiful landscaping, a spread out course, and isn't too hard if you are looking for a day out with the kids. The arcade is wonderful as well! Great games and pretty good prizes (candy, bubbles, punching balloons, you name it). And the staff are incredibly helpful! Cannot recommend this place enough :)
We had a wonderful WONDERFUL birthday party yesterday at Castle Cove Mini Golf. It's a clean gorgeous environment with special little touches throughout. Veronica and Joanna were absolutely extraordinary with the children. We learned they were both teachers. It was apparent how special Veronica was on the first day we met her. She made the party flow seamlessly and was an absolute all around pleasure. One of our guests said they wanted to repeat the party for her son?s birthday and I hope they do! Re
We went on a class trip to Castle Cove as part of our ESY program. The students and teachers had a wonderful time! The staff was very friendly, and accomating. The golf course and arcade were accessible for everyone, including those with mobility concerns. They were also able to open early for our students to have a private/quieter experience. Drinks were ready for us when we finished the course and we added on the arcade activity. There was a good variety of games and every student was pleased with the pri
BEST BIRTHDAY PARTY EVER. We hosted my son's 7th birthday at Castle Cove. The entire experience was perfection. The staff handled everything. They were so accommodating and organized. The facility is well-maintained and so much fun! I would 1000% recommend for a birthday party or just a regular outing with the family.
This place is absolutely amazing. I'll just start by saying I brought my group of special needs adults here for a golf & pizza outing and it was absolutely amazing. Number one the entire facility is handicap accessible so even the individuals in wheel chairs could play. Also, the facility is spotless (so clean). On top of all the the people who own the place are so accommodating and friendly. The whole experience was excellent. I recommend this place over any miniature golf place.
Visited the mini golf for the first time. Great prices and a good place with spend the time with the family.
Had our son's birthday party here and it was great. Staff was wonderful, very accommodating and good with the kids. Reasonably priced, and made it a point to allow for safety regarding COVID for the kids (wore gloves, made sanitizer readily available etc.). Arcade was fun too, and pizza was included. Thanks for the pleasant experience!
Kind employees! Fun arcade section. Had a great time
Had a fantastic time. It's a family owned business and you can tell by the upkeep. The course is fun and has a numerous water features. The greens were spotless. Cannot say enough great things about Castle Cove. We'll be back very soon!
I've been looking for a fun mini-golf place for a year or so. I've been to a few in Morris County and been disappointed every time. Little did I know that I'd find this treasure only 10 minutes from me. From the smiling, sweet young lady who greeted us, to the colorful, well designed course, it was top-notch. Has a small arcade as a bonus. Last, they sterilize the equipment before and after use. Will absolutely go back.
Great place for a fun day. Keeps my little one busy for hours. Indoor and outdoor. So the weather is not an issue. Did a birthday party with 17 kids. Best decision my wife made. Good price. Best of all, I didn't have do anything.... Lol. I would give 10 stars if I could.
Very small and nestled among private homes, but still private. Well maintained. Mini golf was easy for younger players. Arcade is limited but very clean. Everyone was very nice. Plenty of parking.
I wanted to stay close to home due to the roads being busy with people back at work or the locals heading to the beaches or lakes. I searched for family fun near me and saw Castle Cove Mini Golf & Arcade. We were greeted by Veronica, sanitizing, with gloves and mask on. She was pleasant and from her eyes I can see and feel she was smiling all the time. She gave us instructions on how to keep score (all our first time playing), told us about the arcade and answered questions I had. Social Distancing is requ
Great mini golf course- good level of challenge and very well maintained. Staff friendly and helpful. I just knocked off a star because while we had fun in the arcade as adults, I think I would have been very frustrated as a kid with the fact that about 1/4 of the games didn't work correctly.
Good place for mini golfing, quite challenging, went there during the middle of the day on a weekday. Place is quite well built and is a nice course. I didn't like how each of the holes had a flag which was annoying having to take out every time. There are some water elements to it as well including (fake) crocodiles that seemed to "eat" our ball when it fell in there.
Took my grandchildren (ages 7 - 9) here for a treat. Their first time. Miniature golf course is perfect for them. The arcade is small, but again, perfect for that age group and even teenagers. Very large party room.
We had a lot of fun here. We went on a Sunday afternoon the place was VERY clean and the man (owner) was incredibly friendly. My husband, 3 children 12, 10, & 3 had a great time! We would definitely recommend & go back ourselves!
Very nice facility, clean and well maintained. We didn't take the kids to the arcade but it looked like fun! Definitely returning.
The place is well kept they are very nice there and it was a fun course. Will definitely go back
I went with my wife to have some fun and it was a great time. The holes aren't super hard but they were challenging. It's highly recommended if you need something to do and have an hour to kill.
Beautiful and fun course. Owners here are friendly and personable. Course is outstanding with the gardens they have there. Definitely fun for a family outing. Can't wait to go back!
Can't say enough good things about this place and the party host . She was so sweet and so great with the kids , loved everything about the whole party experience. Will definitely be back many times !
Great place! Nice arcade! Mining is awesome and course is in beautiful shape, great snack bar and the sweetest staff around!! Thanks my 5 year old daughter said she had the best day ever!!!
Whenever my grandchildren come to visit they ask to go to minigolf and always pick this one, even though there are others closer to me. The owner's unsurpassed customer service, friendliness and attempt to please, is a rarity in today's world. As soon as you walk in, you can see how clean and sanitized everything is from the balls, to the clubs the games in the arcade and the rest rooms. Clubs and balls are never reused until they are sanitized. There are alcohol wipes and hand sanitizers always within easy
This place is amazing. The owners are extremely nice and graceful people. Take your whole entire family here and enjoy a very nice mini golf course.
The mini golf courses are challenging with all sorts of elevations, curves, and obstacles. It also has a secret and you have to be brave and just go with the flow. I just wish people would not rush though and enjoy each course play.
Had fun! The course itself is well maintained but the water areas could be cleaner. Kids liked the "stockade" for cheaters.??
We had our son?s 5th birthday party there! The place is amazing, the crew is amazing and is affordable! I highly recommend to anyone!
Great course for kids and adults. Went with my spouse and kids plus two of their friends and everyone had fun. Will stop by again.
Wowee Momma! I recently visited Castle Cove for my friend's birthday! We had an amazing time, and the Arcades were just as fun as the golf itself. The staff worked quickly refilling machines, and ensuring we didn't feel too bad if we did bad in golf.
An extremely fun place for the whole family and very reasonable!! It has a 19 hole course that is really fun and challenging. It was very well maintained and the castle theme is done very well!
One of the nicer miniature golf places I been too, My family had a great time and my daughter loved the small arcade and prizes. Can not wait to go back
Great place. Their course is maintained very well. They also have a great arcade. I brought some of my friends over for some golf and they loved it. They also loved the arcade.
Great Course! Clean! 18 holes! Offers Military Discounts! Great place for a date or to bring your kids & family!
This place is a great family place the mini golf was so much fun my kids love doing the mining it was so much fun the arcade was just the right amount of everything the staff was so friendly and wonderful to my family we came all the way from the bronx and it was so worth it they made sure we felt welcomed i will definitely be going back with the family if I could give this place 10 star's I would amazing place and amazing people
Very clean place and very nice staff My 3 year old had so much fun! Great mini golf place! They Sanitized all golf balls and clubs
Best mini golf in the area. I've been multiple times and the course is always fun. Only problem is it's in a weird spot off Route 15, its easy to drive right past it.
Cute and calm. Fun course. Little arcade isn't amazing, but it was just enough. Will be repeat customers.
Great pricing beautiful place and really nice friendly guy working there. Had a great time would definitely recommend
Well maintained, nice, fun!!
Had a great Father's Day of dinner and minigolf. This course is clean and well maintained. Not a difficult course but a good time to be had.
We had a great time, and the arcade was a flashback to the past, I just don't understand the blue dye in the water. It's kinda gross.
They r the best, crew was excellent, so nice, everything on point, super pleased with my son?s birthday!!!!
Attended a birthday party for a 5 yr old. And they did an excellent job. Incredibly well run, clean and the staff was fantastic!
It’s a mix of nostalgia and high-energy fun! Many arcades blend retro classics like Pac-Man and pinball with modern VR games, racing simulators, and rhythm challenges — often with music, lights, and a social vibe.
Both can be great! Solo visits let you focus on your favorite games, while going with friends adds competition, teamwork, and laughs. Many people plan arcade meetups as a casual hangout or even date spot.
Usually just yourself and a way to pay (some arcades still use coins, others use cards or apps). If you're competitive, bring your A-game. If you're social, bring friends or meet new ones over multiplayer games.
Weekdays or early afternoons are usually less crowded — perfect for focused play. Evenings and weekends bring the buzz, especially at barcades or venues with DJs, tournaments, or themed nights.
Absolutely! Arcades attract a mix of casual players and serious gamers. Whether you're jumping into a four-player co-op or chatting between rounds, it's a fun, low-pressure way to connect over shared interests.
Not at all. While many arcades are family-friendly, there are also adult-oriented ones with full bars, 18+ nights, or vintage nostalgia themes. Arcades today cater to everyone — from first-timers to lifelong gamers.
Yes! Many arcades host regular competitions, retro nights, cosplay parties, and more. Whether you're into high scores or just want to watch and vibe, events add an extra layer to the experience.
No worries — arcades are about having fun, not being perfect. Try a variety of games, ask others for tips, and remember: the vibe is more “let’s play” than “let’s win.”