Southport Island’s Newagen Seaside Inn has announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its sixth year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Certificate of Excellence recipients include accommodations, eateries and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a quality customer experience. 

“Our entire staff is committed to making every guest feel like they’re family,” says Newagen owner, Scott Larson. “Our guest services director remembers what sport your son plays; our gardener will make sure your room has a bouquet of the flower you admired this afternoon; and our chef will create a special dessert for your anniversary.”

"With the Certificate of Excellence, TripAdvisor honors hospitality businesses that have consistently received strong praise and ratings from travelers,” said Heather Leisman, vice president of Industry Marketing, TripAdvisor. “This recognition helps travelers identify and book properties that regularly deliver great service. TripAdvisor is proud to play this integral role in helping travelers feel more confident in their booking decisions.”

The Certificate of Excellence accounts for the quality, quantity and recency of reviews submitted by travelers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period. To qualify, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months.

Newagen Seaside Inn's restaurant will be open for the season on Saturday, May 28 for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and dinner from 5-9 p.m.