Belmar's Saltwater Inn, The Inn At The Shore, and The Tandem Bike Inn Awarded 2014 TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence, In Top 10% Worldwide

By Marty Riccio

Belmar has three of the best B&Bs on the Jersey Shore, and in the world. TripAdvisor , the world’s largest travel site, has bestowed its prestigious Certificate of Excellence awards on The Saltwater Inn, The Inn at the Shore, and The Tandem Bike Inn. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Only the top 10% get this award. Establishments awarded the Certificate of Excellence are located all over the world and represent the upper echelon of businesses listed on the website.

When selecting Certificate of Excellence winners, TripAdvisor uses a proprietary algorithm to determine the honorees that takes into account reviews ratings. Businesses must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five, volume and recency of reviews. Additional criteria include business tenure and popularity ranking on the site.
The TripAdvisor awards come on the heels of Belmar’s rejuvenation as a more upscale travel destination and business and residential location. Many new businesses, including an art gallery, restaurants, salons and stores have opened, with additional development underway.

“This is an outstanding achievement that shows the world-class quality of the establishments in our community,” says Sal Marchese, president of the Belmar Business Partnership. “We salute the Belmar B&B owners for making staying in Belmar an excellent experience and for helping to make Belmar an attractive destination to many more visitors. We are confident that the TripAdvisor awards will attract more business to them and to all Belmar businesses which depend directly and indirectly on our hospitality industry.”

“At Saltwater Inn our focus is to provide the ultimate experience at the Jersey Shore,” says owner Marty Riccio. “Our gourmet breakfasts, Tempur-Pedic mattresses, private designer bathrooms, and proximity to the beach all in a boutique hotel setting have TripAdvisor rating Saltwater Inn #1. It’s such a blessing that our efforts are appreciated. Winning the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award brings us great joy knowing we have succeeded our goals of serving our guests. Many tourists visiting the Jersey Shore will be happy to learn that Belmar has three of New Jersey’s top rated Inns.”
“The Inn at the Shore is proud to receive this certificate,” says owner Tom Volker. “We continue to provide a welcoming family atmosphere at our inn and look forward to hosting our returning guests and the friends we haven’t met. Our award winning bed and breakfast inns are another great thing about Belmar.”
“Receiving the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence is a true source of pride for our entire family here at The Tandem Bike Inn and we’d like to thank all of our guests who took the time to complete a review on TripAdvisor,” says Anne Marie Hayes, owner of The Tandem Bike Inn.

“There is no greater seal of approval than being recognized by our customers. This award validates that our all-inclusive approach to hospitality is appreciated by our guests. Included for all reservations are beach tags, towels, chairs, umbrellas and wagons for the entire visit including full day on the day of arrival and day of departure. Also included are flat screen HD TVs with free movie channels, Wi-Fi, continental and full breakfast, afternoon tea and use of our single and tandem bikes. If you haven’t yet visited us at the Tandem Bike Inn...Come Eat, Sleep, Beach soon!”

“TripAdvisor is pleased to honor exceptional hospitality businesses for consistent excellence,” says Marc Charron, President of TripAdvisor for Business. “The Certificate of Excellence award gives top performing establishments around the world the recognition they deserve, based on feedback from those who matter most – their customers. From Australia to Zimbabwe, we want to applaud exceptional hospitality businesses for offering TripAdvisor travelers a great customer experience.”

About The Belmar Business Partnership: The Belmar Business Partnership (BBP) is the non-profit district management corporation created under municipal ordinance and state statute to manage the Belmar Special Improvement District. The operation of the BBP is primarily funded by an assessment on all commercial properties in Belmar along with some sponsorship and other additional, though nominal, income sources. The mission of the Belmar Business Partnership is to spearhead sustainable revitalization and to create profitability for all the commercial zones in Belmar; in strong alliance with its civic and community leaders, commercial building owners, and retailers. The BBP is managed by a part-time professional staff that is directed by a Board of Trustees made up of a cross-section of commercial property owners and business owners. The Board of Trustees meets monthly. Branding and Marketing, Business Development, and Visual Improvement Committees develop and execute programs to carry out the purposed of the BBP.

About the Saltwater Inn: Saltwater Inn is NJ’s premier bed and breakfast. Located in Belmar’s charming north end Saltwater Inn is only two blocks to the beach. Each of our 8 suites for couples has beautiful private bathrooms with showers. We also have the Jersey Shore’s only Family Suite (4 bedrooms 1.5 bathrooms and a living room). During your stay you will experience Tempur-Pedic Cloud Supreme mattresses with green tea infused pillows, a true gourmet breakfast, exceptional hospitality, free WIFI, central air conditioning, spa robes, and spa room with on-site massages upon request. Enjoy indoor or outdoor bistro patio dining and rocking chairs on our cozy wrap-around porch. The Inn has private parking and is just down the block from the NJ Transit train station. We are in walking distance to the boardwalk, lakes, shopping, restaurants, the marina, nightlife and all the Jersey Shore has to offer.

About The Inn at The Shore: The Inn at the Shore, a New Jersey bed and breakfast, is an ideal location for a family vacation or a romantic getaway in a lovely seaside city. Our beautiful Jersey Shore lodging offers 11 unique guestrooms, a wide variety of excellent amenities, close proximity to Belmar’s beaches and much more. This charming Victorian seashore B&B in Belmar is an excellent alternative to conventional hotel accommodations. At the Inn at the Shore, guests find themselves surrounded by cheerful décor and a cozy, home-away-from-home atmosphere. Our guests enjoy relaxing on the grand wraparound porch taking in the salty, ocean breeze or snuggling up next to a fire in the guest living room with a favorite book. Each morning, we treat our guests to a generous, home-cooked breakfast to jump-start their day on the beach, shopping in the many unique stores in the area or simply exploring the Jersey Shore region.

About The Tandem Bike Inn: A Modern Bed & Breakfast Experience in Belmar on the Jersey Shore designed exclusively for our discriminating guests who desire a clean and comfortable home environment in which to relax and recharge. Open Year Round! We feature eight newly renovated rooms all with private baths, new king and queen beds, free wireless internet, flat screen TVs, DVD players, free movie channels, guest controlled air conditioning and heat, home-made breakfast and afternoon tea. Some rooms also have Jacuzzi tubs and fireplaces. The New Jersey Transit Coast Line from New York’s Penn Station, Newark’s Penn Station and Newark Liberty Airport drops passengers just two blocks from the Inn’s front door. Beach tags, towels, chairs, umbrellas and wagons provided for all guests. Also included is use of our tandem bikes and single bikes.