Name: Bowmanville Marina Inn & Suites
Address: 70 Port Darlington Rd, Bowmanville, Canada, Bowmanville, Ontario, CA
Price range: $100–$157 per night
Rating: 8.8

What guests think

At Bowmanville Marina Inn & Suites, travellers consistently highlight very clean, recently updated rooms, comfortable beds, and friendly, accommodating service with clear remote check-in, while noting trade-offs like train noise, thin walls, and light leaking through blinds at night.

Rooms feel basic but functional, often with a fridge, microwave and coffee maker, yet some are small and bathrooms compact. On-site amenities are limited as the marina and restaurant are closed, there is no ice machine, and exterior areas can look worn. The setting is near the water and trails, convenient to Highway 401 and the Oshawa GO by car, but dining usually requires driving and the surrounding area feels industrial to some. Expect a clean, no-frills stopover with warm service.

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Facilities

Facilities are minimal: the on-site restaurant and marina are closed, there’s no ice machine, and some note the exterior or parking areas look worn.

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10

Brett

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No ice machine

8

Jeff

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We thought the room was fine but the property needs some sprucing up as it very rough in spots. For the price the value just wasn't what you would expect for the price you paid. It is very unlikely we will choose this property in the future.

4

Michael

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Restaurant is permanently closed. Smaller rooms than the photos suggest Near the water but everything seemed to be blocked off

6

Laine

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, amenities limited. Had to drive for food, restaurant on site not open. No access to docks/marina closed and in an industrial neighbourhood. Easy check in with lock box and instructions. Bed was comfortable and room clean.

8

Douglas

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Looks better once you get into the room. The outside looked a bit shaddy but the room was nice and staff helpful.

10

Mary Jane

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We learned marina did not reopen after COVID, nor did the reputedly "great little" restaurant. Rooms are in a two-story building and are recently renovated and refreshed: everything was sparkling clean. Flowers and ferns adorn the exterior with porch chairs available. We were very comfortable in every way, although there wasn't a chair in the room (had to sit on the bed). Micro-fridge and coffee maker always a plus. Bath and bed linens were very high quality. Shower temperature and pressure very good. HVAC responsive and effective. Television selection included all the basics. Bring your own hair dryer, though. Nice complimentary toiletries and extra towels in the bathroom. We thought the parking lot looked a little tired and without any lines, it was challenging to know how to park. Our hostess was delightful, warm, welcoming, helpful, greeting us as if her personal guests. Convenient to gas station and casual dining. Room rate was reasonable. We would recommend to others and stay again.

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Daniel

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Outside neglected need refresh arround & room ok price to much not ice machine for fishing or cleaning for fish or restaurant close .

8

Tanya

Jul 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean. Quiet. Expedia said there was fishing and a dock. This isn’t the case.

6

Dave

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was lovely. Surrounding property an marina, restaurant all closed. Believe it has been sold and being developed but was unable tonaccess any water close by

8

Gillian

Jul 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot but unfortunately the marina and restaurant were closed. Nothing close by for dining, etc.

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Cleanliness

Reviews repeatedly praise very clean, recently renovated rooms and fresh linens. A few mention minor issues like a slight smell or dampness.

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Irene

Jun 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and new!

10

Ruth

Jun 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Exceptionally clean, large room, comfortable beds, frig, microwave and coffee maker. Close to amenities and water.

6

Fawad

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Train horn at night, smell in the room

8

Danielle

Jan 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a cute, two-floor motel. Rooms are nicely redone (with no yucky dirty hotel carpeting). I was impressed by how VERY clean our room was!!!! Everything was fresh, crisp, laundered and tidy. Lights and tv, as well as heating, were turned on for us to make for a welcoming arrival. The bathroom (toilet & tub) is tiny, but the vanity isn't in there and the main room is spacious enough. Our beds were warm and comfortable. Room conveniently has a small fridge and microwave Even the coffee from the mini maker was yummy! We visited during the winter and I would recommend.

10

Alejandro

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing customer service. Very clean.

10

Donna

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

So clean! If cleanliness is high on your priority list, this is the convenient spot for you! This was exactly what we wanted on our trip thru Canada.

10

Jean

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean

10

Emilie

Nov 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great customer service and cleanliness!

8

Neil

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room are not sound proof realy well and felt damp at times a/c to close to the bed with no air flow direction control, beds are great, room was clean and staff was very nice.

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Stephen

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and appeared recently renovated.

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Rooms

Rooms are simple and recently updated with comfortable beds and useful basics like a fridge, microwave, and coffee maker; some feel small and lack chairs. Many report noise from nearby trains and thin walls, plus light bleed due to blinds; Wi‑Fi can be slow.

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Stephanie

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed for 2 nights and would not return. The room was tiny especially the bathroom. There is no ventilation in the bathroom so it gets incredibly hot in the room. The motel is located very close to the train tracks and so it is very noisy. There is also a light right outside the window which woke me up because I thought it was morning. Good for a very short stay.

4

Daniel

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and the staff were helpful. The problem was the noise from the horns of the trains on the nearby railway track. There were seven trains blasting their horns during the night. Not helpful for sleep.

8

Steven

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a good deal for an overnight and it had everything I needed including a coffee maker, microwave and a mini fridge. They don't have staff there in the evening for arrivals but they sent me both a voice and text message and had a lockbox to let me get into the room. One thing to be aware of is that there is fairly frequent train traffic with them blowing their horns for a nearby intersection.

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John

Dec 12, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and seemed recently renovated. Bad thing, and this can be corrected easily , would be an investment in curtains. The existing blinds could not keep the light out from the very bright and big parking area lights. Our room was too bright to sleep well.

10

Martin

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

they were very friendly and helpful but the rooms need at least one chair to sit in

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Mary Jane

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We learned marina did not reopen after COVID, nor did the reputedly "great little" restaurant. Rooms are in a two-story building and are recently renovated and refreshed: everything was sparkling clean. Flowers and ferns adorn the exterior with porch chairs available. We were very comfortable in every way, although there wasn't a chair in the room (had to sit on the bed). Micro-fridge and coffee maker always a plus. Bath and bed linens were very high quality. Shower temperature and pressure very good. HVAC responsive and effective. Television selection included all the basics. Bring your own hair dryer, though. Nice complimentary toiletries and extra towels in the bathroom. We thought the parking lot looked a little tired and without any lines, it was challenging to know how to park. Our hostess was delightful, warm, welcoming, helpful, greeting us as if her personal guests. Convenient to gas station and casual dining. Room rate was reasonable. We would recommend to others and stay again.

4

John

Mar 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very noisy, walls were thin. Blinds were ineffective at keeping out light.

6

Shelley

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were all friendly. The room was clean and it was convenient to have a microwave and fridge. The downside came with the amount of times trains went by with their horns. Add to that, the walls & ceiling are paper thin. We heard every person go up & down the stairs and walk on the balcony above us. We could hear when the people next door turned on their shower or watched tv. The room only has blinds and ours was right by a light post, which was not dark at all for sleeping. We were up at first sunlight too, as the room glowed with daylight. Curtains would be helpful to keep the light out. Cute place, some conveniences but we probably wouldn't stay again because of noise & light

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Teri

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were nice. Room was clean. Coffee was good. We didn't like the plastic blinds and the AC was loud.

6

Michael

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

clean comfortable but too many trains blowing their horns early in the AM

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Service

Staff are consistently described as friendly, accommodating and proactive, with clear communication and smooth late/remote check-ins and occasional late check-outs. Guests appreciate quick responses and helpful touches like calls about early availability.

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Andrew

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

great location, and price! and very friendly staff

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Dan

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hostess was so friendly taking care of our wishes. Late checkout was great. She was so accommodating. Thank you for a very nice stay. We will be back.

10

Denise

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cute hotel with nice view of the harbour. Was here for the night before my wedding and the night of my wedding. Staff was lovely and very accommodating.

8

Bill

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They called us to let us know our room was available early and tge lovely lady who checked us in was so accommodating. The room was clean, the bed was super comfy. Just a quaint clean spot to lay our heads. Nothing fancy. Just budget friendly and clean

10

Randy

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The service is wonderful, they are really nice and the motel setting doesn’t apply too much to this location as it’s out of the way of anything else, feels safer than a standard motel, room is beautiful and well kept and is a fantastic option for an affordable, safe, comfortable place to stay.

10

Stefanie

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the water and walking trails. We didn't get to try the restaurant but the building looked nice. The rooms were exactly as expected, comfortable and clean, with everything we needed for our family of four. Evan a microwave, fridge and coffee maker. The best part of our stay was the service. The check-in was very clear and we were late arriving but the owner called us and shared after hours details. She even went out of her way to return our HDMI cable (for their Nintendo) to us after the kids forgot it in the room. We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again without hesitating.

10

Katherine

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a quick overnight stay, bridging between two events in the Toronto area. I was looking for a budget-sensitive overnight option in the approximate vicinity of the Oshawa GO station, and this establishment was well-priced and well-reviewed. It was just fine: the room was clean and well-equipped, the wifi worked, the location (while in a part of Bowmanville I'd never seen before) was very close to the 401, there was plenty of parking (including a spot right outside my door) and I got precisely what I was looking for. Blackout curtains would be a nice touch, though: there's a bright light in the parking lot (which is appreciated, of course) but it shone right into my room and the venetian blinds did not block it out.

10

Gail

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The management & staff were very professional & super friendly. Would highly recommend this place

10

Christelle

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in came to us in our car when we pulled into the parking lot. Lovely owners and room is perfect for the night.

10

Pamella

Apr 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable. I missed check in and they called and arranged for me to check in to my room without any hassle!

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Location

Secluded marina-area location near the water and walking trails, with easy access to Highway 401 and Oshawa GO by car. Limited dining within walking distance, and some find the industrial surroundings unappealing.

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dexter

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A beautiful little hotel near the water

4

Daniel

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and the staff were helpful. The problem was the noise from the horns of the trains on the nearby railway track. There were seven trains blasting their horns during the night. Not helpful for sleep.

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Laine

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, amenities limited. Had to drive for food, restaurant on site not open. No access to docks/marina closed and in an industrial neighbourhood. Easy check in with lock box and instructions. Bed was comfortable and room clean.

10

Amanda

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My favorite place to stay when I need to get to Toronto Via oshawa GO. Lots of food options a short drive away

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Peter

Nov 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice, clean room with all you need, friendly and accommodating staff. The area around is rather industrial -- but that is not their fault! It appears to have grown up around them. It is a marina close to Lake Ontario -- imagine in would be fun in the season. Excellent place at a good price. Recommended.

10

Todd

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great spot at a great price. Excellent staff, quiet and very clean. Close to walking trails and a dog park.

6

Katie

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nowhere close to eat if you get hungry and don’t want to drive

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Katherine

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a quick overnight stay, bridging between two events in the Toronto area. I was looking for a budget-sensitive overnight option in the approximate vicinity of the Oshawa GO station, and this establishment was well-priced and well-reviewed. It was just fine: the room was clean and well-equipped, the wifi worked, the location (while in a part of Bowmanville I'd never seen before) was very close to the 401, there was plenty of parking (including a spot right outside my door) and I got precisely what I was looking for. Blackout curtains would be a nice touch, though: there's a bright light in the parking lot (which is appreciated, of course) but it shone right into my room and the venetian blinds did not block it out.

8

Gillian

Jul 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot but unfortunately the marina and restaurant were closed. Nothing close by for dining, etc.

10

Willem

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice and clean property. Short walk to the lake and beach.

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Dining

No on-site dining; the previous restaurant is closed. Guests typically drive to nearby eateries, though some note options a short drive away.

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Michael

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Restaurant is permanently closed. Smaller rooms than the photos suggest Near the water but everything seemed to be blocked off

6

Laine

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, amenities limited. Had to drive for food, restaurant on site not open. No access to docks/marina closed and in an industrial neighbourhood. Easy check in with lock box and instructions. Bed was comfortable and room clean.

10

Amanda

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My favorite place to stay when I need to get to Toronto Via oshawa GO. Lots of food options a short drive away

10

John

Aug 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very unfortunate the restaurant and marina are closed. It tends to give the surrounding area a run down appearance.

6

Daniel

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Outside neglected need refresh arround & room ok price to much not ice machine for fishing or cleaning for fish or restaurant close .

10

Stefanie

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the water and walking trails. We didn't get to try the restaurant but the building looked nice. The rooms were exactly as expected, comfortable and clean, with everything we needed for our family of four. Evan a microwave, fridge and coffee maker. The best part of our stay was the service. The check-in was very clear and we were late arriving but the owner called us and shared after hours details. She even went out of her way to return our HDMI cable (for their Nintendo) to us after the kids forgot it in the room. We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again without hesitating.

6

Dave

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was lovely. Surrounding property an marina, restaurant all closed. Believe it has been sold and being developed but was unable tonaccess any water close by

6

Katie

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nowhere close to eat if you get hungry and don’t want to drive

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Gillian

Jul 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot but unfortunately the marina and restaurant were closed. Nothing close by for dining, etc.

10

David

Jul 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice and clean only draw back no dining close

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Month	Average price
January	$97
February	$86
March	$88
April	$89
May	$100
June	$122
July	$139
August	$139
September	$118
October	$114
November	$114
December	$113

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20 $109	21 $107	22 $108	23 $108	24 $108	25 $157	26 $156
27 $100	28 $109	29 $109	30 $105

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $108	2 $127	3 $129
4 $102	5 $100	6 $100	7 $102	8 $102	9 $121	10 $121
11 $102	12 $100	13 $100	14 $101	15 $102	16 $122	17 $122
18 $106	19 $100	20 $100	21 $102	22 $100	23 $121	24 $121
25 $102	26 $102	27 $102	28 $102	29 $100	30 $123	31 $121

Bowmanville Marina Inn & Suites

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Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed, Lake View

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