Marina Bar & Grill at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort earns coveted 2016 Certificate of Excellence award from TripAdvisor

Marina Bar & Grill announced today that it has been awarded the 2016 Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site. 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.

"We are very proud of Marina Bar & Grill for earning the Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor," saidRobert Kallmeyer, director of operations at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. "This award truly represents the voice of the customer, and this accolade is evidence of the hard work and dedication of our staff."

"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 customers identify restaurants that regularly deliver great service. TripAdvisor is proud to play this integral role in helping travelers feel more confident in their 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.