INDURUWA BEACH RESORT - GREAT HOTEL! We visited this hotel for the second time in January 2019, we like this hotel and already plan to return there in January 2020. Despite the different opinions and reviews, I will say this: Good location, good service, good food, helpful staff, great + what now all rooms have free Wi-Fi and it works well, on this trip they took full board (with lunch) and it turned out to be overkill, breakfast and dinner would be enough.
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INDURUWA BEACH RESORT - GREAT HOTEL!
We visited this hotel for the second time in January 2019, we like this hotel and already plan to return there in January 2020. Despite the different opinions and reviews, I will say this: Good location, good service, good food, helpful staff, great + what now all rooms have free Wi-Fi and it works well, on this trip they took full board (with lunch) and it turned out to be overkill, breakfast and dinner would be enough. Especially for a period of 2 years, we didn’t see any special changes, with the exception of WI-FI, the employees are the same, they even recognized us. We really like this hotel, we swam behind the rocks there, calmer with waves. We took a ride on excursions that we did not visit on the first trip, there is a large choice of what else is left to visit in 2020. Our local friend Kamal, an amazing person, helped us with excursions, does not deceive, bends in any arrangements, helps in everything the second time we use only him services. Friends, if you choose this hotel - you are on the right track!
We visited this hotel for the second time in January 2019, we like this hotel and already plan to return there in January 2020. Despite the different opinions and reviews, I will say this: Good location, good service, good food, helpful staff, great + what now all rooms have free Wi-Fi and it works well, on this trip they took full board (with lunch) and it turned out to be overkill, breakfast and dinner would be enough. Especially for a period of 2 years, we didn’t see any special changes, with the exception of WI-FI, the employees are the same, they even recognized us. We really like this hotel, we swam behind the rocks there, calmer with waves. We took a ride on excursions that we did not visit on the first trip, there is a large choice of what else is left to visit in 2020. Our local friend Kamal, an amazing person, helped us with excursions, does not deceive, bends in any arrangements, helps in everything the second time we use only him services. Friends, if you choose this hotel - you are on the right track!
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First time flying alone this far. I really liked the hotel. spacious room, huge bed, I personally don’t pay attention to such trifles as the age of the furniture) I loved to sit on the balcony, drink tea and look at the ocean, and also fall asleep to the sound of the ocean. I miss and believe that this year I will return to Lanka and see what I did not have time for the first time) .
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First time flying alone this far. I really liked the hotel. spacious room, huge bed, I personally don’t pay attention to such trifles as the age of the furniture) I loved to sit on the balcony, drink tea and look at the ocean, and also fall asleep to the sound of the ocean. I miss and believe that this year I will return to Lanka and see what I did not have time for the first time) . I didn’t take food, I preferred to eat not at the hotel, it was just more interesting for me on this trip. But, I had breakfast twice and dined once at the hotel, that is, I ordered food there as in a restaurant. All liked it. Very polite staff. No one demanded money from me and they didn’t even hint at a tip. But, fresh flowers were brought every day.
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Rested from 07.03-to 19.03. 2017. Horror. (I was at this hotel in 2013 so there is something to compare). The hotel is in complete disrepair, the staff seems to be smoky (do not respond to any requests for repairs or replacements). Bed linen and towels throughout the holiday did not change (bedding sets migrated from one bed to another))))))).
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Rested from 07.03-to 19.03. 2017. Horror. (I was at this hotel in 2013 so there is something to compare). The hotel is in complete disrepair, the staff seems to be smoky (do not respond to any requests for repairs or replacements). Bed linen and towels throughout the holiday did not change (bedding sets migrated from one bed to another))))))). Ida))))))) this is a separate topic, good thing though there were local weddings after which the hotel finished dinner))))))) The hotel was 60-70% full (for the hotel it's a lot) and buns in the morning baked for 10.20 people -if he got up he ate a bun or your problem. In general, the only thing that pleased the ocean (there is a bay).
I will mention the locals separately (they treat our women like Arabs - all "Natasha"). Openly talk about sex and so on. Fortunately, they were with a man who was openly asked "IS THIS YOUR WIFE? ". In general, the emotions from the trip are positive, but never again at this hotel. And the crows are constantly croaking, horror (like the movie Hitchcock)
I will mention the locals separately (they treat our women like Arabs - all "Natasha"). Openly talk about sex and so on. Fortunately, they were with a man who was openly asked "IS THIS YOUR WIFE? ". In general, the emotions from the trip are positive, but never again at this hotel. And the crows are constantly croaking, horror (like the movie Hitchcock)
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Traveled a little, for the first time I write a review to save someone's nerves and money. Dear fellow citizens, if you have not been to the exotic before, then it may be fine, but if you have been somewhere (GOA is not considered), then you will very much regret your stay here. It so happened that my wife and I arrived in Lanka for the first time, waiting for confirmation of the enthusiasm expressed by 90% of tourists.
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Traveled a little, for the first time I write a review to save someone's nerves and money. Dear fellow citizens, if you have not been to the exotic before, then it may be fine, but if you have been somewhere (GOA is not considered), then you will very much regret your stay here.
It so happened that my wife and I arrived in Lanka for the first time, waiting for confirmation of the enthusiasm expressed by 90% of tourists. But..... let's start:
1. We flew from Kyiv, everything is fine... there is no food, we took the brakes and medicines - Alco))), they met us at the airport, took us away, immediately hinted that there might be a $ 10 regatta issue with the so-called. early check-in... we were at the hotel at 5 am and immediately demanded money... a trifle but not nice. There is no question of a velcome drink at all, but then the next days we saw that they give it to the rest . . a trifle, but not pleasant... The room is remote (to put it mildly), but we were not interested in it. We had the experience of a wonderful holiday in Thailand, independently moving around the country. There is a problem with this, taking a bike, and even more so a car, is a problem, there are practically no rentals, the movement is extremely heavy. So excursions. . . ! We visited Kandy - complete nonsense: the botanical garden is interesting, the elephant farm would be nice if it weren’t for the creature-driver who, after skiing, pulled my leg and asked for money. I got him 100 rupees, he grimaced and began to wave 500 koi....a trifle, but I would give him on the scoreboard....the spice garden is poor for exhibits (trees, etc. ) but not a badly speaking Russian guide and a few other masseurs, for a really nominal fee, left a good impression of themselves. Next was the tea factory, the Temple of the Tooth Relic. The factory is nonsense, I’ll tell you why below, you can see the temple for a mark... I almost forgot - the greedy creature that is the guide in the temple, rested and knocked down money for renting pareos from some guys from the group. I sent this ego to the swindler in plain text, he was offended, at the entrance to the temple my wife was given a pareo for free and we passed the control. A trifle, but already infuriating....then, in the place where you hand over the shoes for storage, they again demand money, although it is free... a trifle, but it infuriates more...
About the weather: it was generally pleasing, the rain was only in the evening and at night. Mostly cloudy, but the tan lays down nicely. The ocean is always stormy, it is interesting to jump on the waves, it is impossible to swim in the accepted sense.
The area where the hotel stands does not have any evening entertainment, the only stall with alcohol miraculously turned out to be near the hotel. Local cafes are not bad, I liked it in Dulvin. You can buy seafood yourself and in the cafe they will cook it for you, very tasty.
Food at the hotel:.............. all squeaky sounds (which are inserted with mats). There is NO food, but what is there is rubbish. !!!!!
Population: Pleasant good people, if not spoiled by proximity to tourists. Those who work with tourists..... I don’t want to describe it verbatim....they are not good in general. Tomorrow we fly away and it is unlikely that we will come to Lanka again, since nice people demanded money in the morning so that we would not release today at 12 and stay there until 21. Although the tour is tomorrow.
I could be wrong, because you can not draw a conclusion about the country for a week of rest. But I frankly did not understand the previously heard enthusiasm..... oohs and aahs....I was in Turkey, Thailand, the Maldives, but Sri Lanka is a disappointment. After Thailand, go to Lanka in general... you will be upset by all the moments....
If readers prove me wrong, I will be grateful.
Summary: if you have not been to the exotic before, you will like Lanka, only after it in Tai, on the contrary, no, no !!! ! People are unscrupulous, but not all!!! ! The ocean is good, but only for contemplation, the prices are high, count on about $ 70-100 per day for a couple.
It so happened that my wife and I arrived in Lanka for the first time, waiting for confirmation of the enthusiasm expressed by 90% of tourists. But..... let's start:
1. We flew from Kyiv, everything is fine... there is no food, we took the brakes and medicines - Alco))), they met us at the airport, took us away, immediately hinted that there might be a $ 10 regatta issue with the so-called. early check-in... we were at the hotel at 5 am and immediately demanded money... a trifle but not nice. There is no question of a velcome drink at all, but then the next days we saw that they give it to the rest . . a trifle, but not pleasant... The room is remote (to put it mildly), but we were not interested in it. We had the experience of a wonderful holiday in Thailand, independently moving around the country. There is a problem with this, taking a bike, and even more so a car, is a problem, there are practically no rentals, the movement is extremely heavy. So excursions. . . ! We visited Kandy - complete nonsense: the botanical garden is interesting, the elephant farm would be nice if it weren’t for the creature-driver who, after skiing, pulled my leg and asked for money. I got him 100 rupees, he grimaced and began to wave 500 koi....a trifle, but I would give him on the scoreboard....the spice garden is poor for exhibits (trees, etc. ) but not a badly speaking Russian guide and a few other masseurs, for a really nominal fee, left a good impression of themselves. Next was the tea factory, the Temple of the Tooth Relic. The factory is nonsense, I’ll tell you why below, you can see the temple for a mark... I almost forgot - the greedy creature that is the guide in the temple, rested and knocked down money for renting pareos from some guys from the group. I sent this ego to the swindler in plain text, he was offended, at the entrance to the temple my wife was given a pareo for free and we passed the control. A trifle, but already infuriating....then, in the place where you hand over the shoes for storage, they again demand money, although it is free... a trifle, but it infuriates more...
About the weather: it was generally pleasing, the rain was only in the evening and at night. Mostly cloudy, but the tan lays down nicely. The ocean is always stormy, it is interesting to jump on the waves, it is impossible to swim in the accepted sense.
The area where the hotel stands does not have any evening entertainment, the only stall with alcohol miraculously turned out to be near the hotel. Local cafes are not bad, I liked it in Dulvin. You can buy seafood yourself and in the cafe they will cook it for you, very tasty.
Food at the hotel:.............. all squeaky sounds (which are inserted with mats). There is NO food, but what is there is rubbish. !!!!!
Population: Pleasant good people, if not spoiled by proximity to tourists. Those who work with tourists..... I don’t want to describe it verbatim....they are not good in general. Tomorrow we fly away and it is unlikely that we will come to Lanka again, since nice people demanded money in the morning so that we would not release today at 12 and stay there until 21. Although the tour is tomorrow.
I could be wrong, because you can not draw a conclusion about the country for a week of rest. But I frankly did not understand the previously heard enthusiasm..... oohs and aahs....I was in Turkey, Thailand, the Maldives, but Sri Lanka is a disappointment. After Thailand, go to Lanka in general... you will be upset by all the moments....
If readers prove me wrong, I will be grateful.
Summary: if you have not been to the exotic before, you will like Lanka, only after it in Tai, on the contrary, no, no !!! ! People are unscrupulous, but not all!!! ! The ocean is good, but only for contemplation, the prices are high, count on about $ 70-100 per day for a couple.
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We arrived at the hotel early in the morning. Even though check-in was after 2 pm, we were seated immediately. The hotel was chosen based on the reviews of tourists and because of the presence of a lagoon nearby, where there is an opportunity to swim a little in the off-season. On the day of departure, the transfer for us arrived at 23:00, and before 12:00 we need to vacate the room, which we did.
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We arrived at the hotel early in the morning. Even though check-in was after 2 pm, we were seated immediately. The hotel was chosen based on the reviews of tourists and because of the presence of a lagoon nearby, where there is an opportunity to swim a little in the off-season. On the day of departure, the transfer for us arrived at 23:00, and before 12:00 we need to vacate the room, which we did. Thanks to the hostess, she allowed us to stay in the room for free until the transfer time, tk. a lot of free rooms. The hotel staff is very friendly, smiling, prudent.
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Before this trip, I visited Goa. in Thailand, so the shortcomings of the hotel were not surprised. In general, everything is great. Food (we took only breakfast), we liked it. Modest, but quite tasty and normal. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. Everything is provided for a normal holiday. And most importantly, the ocean.
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Before this trip, I visited Goa. in Thailand, so the shortcomings of the hotel were not surprised. In general, everything is great. Food (we took only breakfast), we liked it. Modest, but quite tasty and normal. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. Everything is provided for a normal holiday.
And most importantly, the ocean. We went swimming at 20 m to the right of the hotel.
there are small rocks and waves crashing against them, quite calm.
The temperature in the ocean is 26-27 degrees. Despite the fact that it is already closer to the end of the season, the nature is very beautiful. There are squirrels running around the hotel. We saw a gecko 50 cm long. We read that these are harmless reptiles, so it was just interesting. In general, those who like a quiet exotic vacation can safely come to Induruwa. As for impressions, in addition to the hotel, I will unsubscribe in other sections of the forum
And most importantly, the ocean. We went swimming at 20 m to the right of the hotel.
there are small rocks and waves crashing against them, quite calm.
The temperature in the ocean is 26-27 degrees. Despite the fact that it is already closer to the end of the season, the nature is very beautiful. There are squirrels running around the hotel. We saw a gecko 50 cm long. We read that these are harmless reptiles, so it was just interesting. In general, those who like a quiet exotic vacation can safely come to Induruwa. As for impressions, in addition to the hotel, I will unsubscribe in other sections of the forum
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Induruwa on the SL is not a very busy place, it's livelier in Bentota. The hotel is pleasantly located behind a massive fence with security and has an excellent beach for 5+. The waves are small, the sand is golden. There were not many people at the end of the Season, everything seemed to be yours. All food here is recommended so as not to wander around in search, and it is excellent.
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Induruwa on the SL is not a very busy place, it's livelier in Bentota. The hotel is pleasantly located behind a massive fence with security and has an excellent beach for 5+. The waves are small, the sand is golden. There were not many people at the end of the Season, everything seemed to be yours. All food here is recommended so as not to wander around in search, and it is excellent. The staff is attentive, they bring a funny welcome cocktail, I didn’t remember the fruit. There is a spa inside, gym, bar, local alcohol included. Expanse. The rooms are big. You don’t expect from three, although when choosing, I listened to the assurances of the operator - it was Ambotis - that the type of hotel is excellent, but what do we think about excellent when it is 3 *. Exceeds expectations.
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Family vacation (3 people) at the end of January 2016. Advantages: 1. First line. Flawless beach. Large rooms with balconies and ocean views. 2. The optimal number of rooms, the hotel is not overloaded. Free working wi-fi. 3. Deluxe room - large terrace and frontal ocean view. Large bathroom in the room, new plumbing.
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Family vacation (3 people) at the end of January 2016.
Advantages:
1. First line. Flawless beach. Large rooms with balconies and ocean views.
2. The optimal number of rooms, the hotel is not overloaded. Free working wi-fi.
3. Deluxe room - large terrace and frontal ocean view. Large bathroom in the room, new plumbing.
4. Friendly staff. We were immersed in a warm atmosphere, especially the child. Many compliments. Mutual.
5. Kitchen. There is not much variety, but everything you need is there and everything is delicious. Soups are great. The cook tried not to repeat himself as much as possible. The main drawback is bad coffee. And no yogurt.
6. The beach is well equipped. Wooden sunbeds, which are always there. If there is not enough, they are delivered. Shade under palm trees. Shower on the beach. Shower and toilet in the building (very comfortable). Beach towels are always available.
7. The pool is clean, not crowded with people. There is a children's pool.
The jacuzzi near the pool is a very interesting solution.
Disadvantages:
1. Practically no own territory. Only the beach.
2. Animation is missing. In the evening there is nowhere to go but to the ocean.
3. The reception makes a depressing impression, it looks very primitive, utilitarian. The same applies to the restaurant - white walls, wooden tables. Some banal accessories would have saved the situation, but they are not.
4. Shabby walls in the corridors, on flights of stairs. Dirty windows. Shabby old elevator. Stucco is peeling off in places.
5. The hotel has a fountain. There was a wedding - it was turned on. The wedding is over - turned off.
6. You need to hunt for a hair dryer through the reception. The walls in the room are begging for painting. The furniture is normal, but needs a simple restoration. Worn towels, often stained. Dirty tulle in the room, the windows and the door to the balcony are covered with corrosion.
7. General impression - global savings on everything.
Improvements do not require any super investments (touch up, clean up), a banal painting would save the situation, but nothing is being done. It feels like every penny is counted. Or is it politics in the style of "and so it will do. "
Summary of the hotel: a good budget choice for those who do not want to find fault with repairs, who do not need all inclusive and animation, but who are looking for a warm ocean, meditation and an escape from the metropolis. You just need to be able to swim in the ocean, on the waves. Everything works in the hotel, the staff is friendly, everything is there for a wonderful beach holiday. But you need to keep in mind that in case of any problems, no one will deal with you.
Now for the bad: they stole money from the safe in the lobby. It was stolen in two stages, so they figured it out. We turned to the general manager (name is Muslim, or something like that). They did not want to take dirty linen out of the hut. No investigation has been carried out, no solution has been proposed. When we "call the police" - it turned out that no.
This became clear when we contacted the police ourselves. The money was not returned to us. Muslim himself behaved simply like an idiot, not thinking of anything better than pretending not to recognize us when they met. The conclusion is simple: he knows who the thief is. Muslim is a cowardly, scared and indifferent manager who needs to be fired.
Advantages:
1. First line. Flawless beach. Large rooms with balconies and ocean views.
2. The optimal number of rooms, the hotel is not overloaded. Free working wi-fi.
3. Deluxe room - large terrace and frontal ocean view. Large bathroom in the room, new plumbing.
4. Friendly staff. We were immersed in a warm atmosphere, especially the child. Many compliments. Mutual.
5. Kitchen. There is not much variety, but everything you need is there and everything is delicious. Soups are great. The cook tried not to repeat himself as much as possible. The main drawback is bad coffee. And no yogurt.
6. The beach is well equipped. Wooden sunbeds, which are always there. If there is not enough, they are delivered. Shade under palm trees. Shower on the beach. Shower and toilet in the building (very comfortable). Beach towels are always available.
7. The pool is clean, not crowded with people. There is a children's pool.
The jacuzzi near the pool is a very interesting solution.
Disadvantages:
1. Practically no own territory. Only the beach.
2. Animation is missing. In the evening there is nowhere to go but to the ocean.
3. The reception makes a depressing impression, it looks very primitive, utilitarian. The same applies to the restaurant - white walls, wooden tables. Some banal accessories would have saved the situation, but they are not.
4. Shabby walls in the corridors, on flights of stairs. Dirty windows. Shabby old elevator. Stucco is peeling off in places.
5. The hotel has a fountain. There was a wedding - it was turned on. The wedding is over - turned off.
6. You need to hunt for a hair dryer through the reception. The walls in the room are begging for painting. The furniture is normal, but needs a simple restoration. Worn towels, often stained. Dirty tulle in the room, the windows and the door to the balcony are covered with corrosion.
7. General impression - global savings on everything.
Improvements do not require any super investments (touch up, clean up), a banal painting would save the situation, but nothing is being done. It feels like every penny is counted. Or is it politics in the style of "and so it will do. "
Summary of the hotel: a good budget choice for those who do not want to find fault with repairs, who do not need all inclusive and animation, but who are looking for a warm ocean, meditation and an escape from the metropolis. You just need to be able to swim in the ocean, on the waves. Everything works in the hotel, the staff is friendly, everything is there for a wonderful beach holiday. But you need to keep in mind that in case of any problems, no one will deal with you.
Now for the bad: they stole money from the safe in the lobby. It was stolen in two stages, so they figured it out. We turned to the general manager (name is Muslim, or something like that). They did not want to take dirty linen out of the hut. No investigation has been carried out, no solution has been proposed. When we "call the police" - it turned out that no.
This became clear when we contacted the police ourselves. The money was not returned to us. Muslim himself behaved simply like an idiot, not thinking of anything better than pretending not to recognize us when they met. The conclusion is simple: he knows who the thief is. Muslim is a cowardly, scared and indifferent manager who needs to be fired.
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The hotel corresponds to the declared 3 stars and its price. More like a sanatorium for the mentally ill: quiet, calm, few people. Very pleasant and attentive service. There are so few people in the hotel that after a couple of days you already know everyone and greet and communicate with everyone. You will not find entertainment here, just go somewhere, but this is not a problem, there are always beach fights with your tuk-tuk.
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The hotel corresponds to the declared 3 stars and its price. More like a sanatorium for the mentally ill: quiet, calm, few people. Very pleasant and attentive service. There are so few people in the hotel that after a couple of days you already know everyone and greet and communicate with everyone. You will not find entertainment here, just go somewhere, but this is not a problem, there are always beach fights with your tuk-tuk. There are also problems with cafes, there are very few of them and the menu is equally meager! We took breakfast + dinner. Breakfasts, of course, are modest everywhere, but especially here. In addition to scrambled eggs, donuts and fruits, I could not eat anything, everything was tasteless. Of the fruits, only pineapples, bananas, oranges and papaya. Juices - chemistry on water. Dinners are more varied, you definitely won’t stay hungry, but you still won’t find any frills. Mostly rice, potatoes or pasta, fish or chicken, some seafood, a parody of salads, biscuits and jellies, and the same assortment of fruits. . True, we found a way out of this situation, went to the fish market, bought shrimp and fish, gave the scourge fights to cook and enjoyed dinner! The main attraction of the hotel is the beach and the ocean, although the hotel itself has no merit in this. But, there is also a minus here - it is very noisy at night, the ocean is noisy so that it seems like a hurricane outside the window. In general, we liked both Sri Lanka itself and the hotel. We enjoyed the rest, the beauty of nature, the waves in the ocean, went on various excursions and went to the city just like that. But, remembering the rest in Thailand, I understand that I don’t want to go to Sri Lanka anymore, maybe for now!
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Rested for the first time in Sri Lanka, and had a lot of fun. About the hotel: amazing location, the ocean in a minute from the hotel replaces all the shortcomings (of which there are very few). Amazing staff, all smiling and ready to help you with everything. From the manager to the security guard, everyone, everyone is very friendly.
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Rested for the first time in Sri Lanka, and had a lot of fun. About the hotel: amazing location, the ocean in a minute from the hotel replaces all the shortcomings (of which there are very few). Amazing staff, all smiling and ready to help you with everything. From the manager to the security guard, everyone, everyone is very friendly. The kitchen is great! Mango pudding is something. And despite the fact that there were days when we were alone in the restaurant, we were still prepared mountains of food. Special thanks to our guide Keshin (who lives a minute from the hotel), a Russian-speaking and cheerful person) Thanks to him, we left with tears in our eyes. I remained in love with this country, and really want to go there too. and with the same guide. Lovers of outdoor activities and the feeling of the ocean, just go there. If you want a relaxing holiday with a positive, go to this hotel!
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