Staed Family Hotels Bahama House & Best Western Plus AKU TIKI Inn earn Certificate of Excellence

PRLog (Press Release) - Jul. 10, 2012 - Daytona Beach Shores, FL – The BAHAMA HOUSE and the BEST WESTERN PLUS AKU TIKI INN, owned by Staed Family Associates, have received the TripAdvisor 2012 Certificate of Excellence.  Only 10% of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award.  

The Certificate of Excellence Award honors hospitality excellence, and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor.  To qualify, businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of a possible five, as reviewed by travelers on TripAdvisor. Additional criteria include the volume of reviews received within the last 12 months.

“I am honored that both of our hotels have earned the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence,” said Blaine Staed Lansberry, President of Staed Family Associates.  “It's great to see the hard work of our staff recognized in this way.  TripAdvisor awards are highly regarded by our guests and our staff as they reflect the opinions of the people who matter most: our guests.”

Located at 2225 South Atlantic Avenue in Daytona Beach Shores, the BEST WESTERN PLUS AKU TIKI features 132 deluxe guest rooms and efficiencies, with private balconies or patios off every room, as well a full-service Restaurant & Lounge (Trader’s), a two-tiered deck surrounding an Olympic-sized pool and a kiddie pool.  A unique feature of the property is the large beachfront recreation and picnic area, with basketball, table tennis and shuffleboard, along with a state-of-the-art fitness center and conference area.  All nightly rates include a complimentary hot breakfast buffet and manager’s reception, free high-speed Internet access/Wi-Fi, free parking, free daily newspaper and freshly baked cookies daily.

The BAHAMA HOUSE is located at 2001 South Atlantic Avenue in Daytona Beach Shores, and features 95 deluxe guest rooms and efficiencies, with private balconies off every room, heated pool and separate sun deck.  All nightly rates include a daily deluxe continental breakfast and manager’s reception, free high-speed Internet access/Wi-Fi, free parking (including underground parking), free daily newspaper and freshly baked cookies daily.

Reservations can be made for the Bahama House directly through the website at www.daytonabahamahouse.com or by calling 1/800-571-2001 or 386/248-2001.  For the Best Western PLUS Aku Tiki, reservations can be made directly through the website at www.bwAkuTiki.com or by calling 1/800-258-8454 or 386/252-9631.