Name: Surf City Hotel
Address: 800 N Long Beach Boulevard, Surf City, New Jersey, United States of America, Surf City, New Jersey, US
Price range: $118–$208 per night
Rating: 8.4

What guests think

At Surf City Hotel, travellers praise the walk-to-the-beach location, generally clean, simple rooms, and friendly staff, while noting the lively on-site restaurant and bar can bring noise, and some rooms feel small with dated bathrooms and loud window AC.

Many appreciate easy check-in, good value for the area, and beach perks like passes and towels. Common drawbacks include very firm mattresses, inconsistent shower controls, occasional maintenance or cleanliness lapses, and limited or non-daily housekeeping. Expect a clean, no-frills beach stay close to the sand.

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Facilities

On-site restaurant and bar with live music create a lively scene, and an attached liquor store and generally convenient parking add ease. Beach passes and towels are mentioned, with occasional off-season closures or parking regulation issues.

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Jerry

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stay at alot of hotels, alot. We absolutely loved this place its a one stop park your car because everything is here. Great bar, food , staff . Everyone was Friendly and helpful. Seriously the food was spot on and one of the best old fasions ive had, thank you Paolo for amazing service and laughs. Oh on the way to room we stopped to get a bottle of wine, yes they have a liquor store too😛. We will be back.

10

Joseph

Aug 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good housekeeping, older property but cozy. Great location and having restaurant on site a plus!

10

Robert

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, and we love the upgrades to the dining area. Excellent food, great vibes, accommodating staff. Room was basic and functional, just what we needed at a beach location. Highly recommended!

8

shawna

Aug 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Wish the parking was more regulated so only guests could park in their spots. It’s inconvenient to have to park a block away and then bring in your luggage.

10

Kaitlyn

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Have always loved LBI but to stay in the heart of the island at a beautiful welcoming hotel made our stay that much better. Quick easy walk to the beach, badges included, was able to get the badges before check in allowing us to take full advantage of the beach. Will definitely return

10

darra

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved that is is soooo close to the beach and they provide beach towels and beach passes! Super walkable, beautiful beach, clean facility! We stayed in the motel, room was great and staff was super friendly!!

10

Joan

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The bed and pillows were very comfortable! The staff was courteous and friendly. Less than a block to the beach. Liquor store and bistro Nextdoor.

10

Nicolas

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Sad the restaurant wasn’t open but it was great and convenient

10

Howard

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great one night stay! Nice that they have a bistro on-site with music and a nice outdoor seating area. Very pleasant late season stay! Celebrated my birthday there over the weekend.

10

Michael

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great new tiki bar

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are frequently described as clean and well kept, though a few guests noted lapses like an unclean bathroom, stained towels, or ants. Housekeeping service can be limited or by request.

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Laura

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel staff were very nice. The room was nice- it was clean. Close to the beach

8

James

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was friendly and helpful, location is great, the room and the hotel overall was clean and well-kept.

6

Lee

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clerk at register desk helpful. Told him bathroom not very clean,tolet bowl, floor , shower, he sent someone soon. Trouble was attendant did not clean toilet or shower floor etc. Clerk said shower floor had stain. Guitar player from 5 to 9 was excellent. Unfortunately I was trying to take a nap and he was right under me in the restaraunt. Town is quiet after Labor Day.,Really relaxing.

8

MaryBeth

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very cute, clean and perfectly located hotel. One block to beach. Rooms were cozy and nice and cool! Short walk to “How you Brewin”, Wallys and Scojos. My only complaint is house keeping was not part of our stay. It only included towel replenishment and garbage bag change. I would have enjoyed a bed refresher and a quick vacuum to pick up any sand remnants. When I vacation I enjoy those little perks and was slightly disappointed they lacked in this area.

8

ERIC

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall the hotel was very nice. It was clean and well kept. The downside was window AC units and quite a bit of ambient light from the streets. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. The location is awesome so it makes up for anything negative.

10

Andrea

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed for thanksgiving weekend. Room was clean and ready and warm when we got there at 10pm. Instructions for self check in were easy and clear. Bed was very comfy. Would happily stay again.

8

lauren

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are clean and everything was in working order. The check in process was very easy and we were greeted with a very nice individual. The accommodations are basic, but you are close to the beach and you will get a good night's sleep.

8

Russell

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a two night stay to attend a wedding. The air conditioner was very noisy plus there was a fly and a few ants in the room. Also, the bed was too soft. Other than that the stay was ok.

10

Craig

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nicely appointed and extremely clean!

10

kim

Dec 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, nice and clean. They offer a bar and bistro and close walking distance to the beach

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and compact, with several mentions of small bathrooms and dated fixtures. Comfort varies due to firm mattresses, noisy window AC, occasional maintenance issues, and limited in-room amenities like chairs or coffee makers.

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Donna

Sep 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel location, parking, staff were fine. Short walk to beach. Restaurant on premises. Room = 1 KING BED. Very Small but ok. AC was about a foot away from bed. Noisy, but cool. I did not use housekeeping at all - but they still leave envelopes for tips. Management - Please include a good wage (for housekeeping) in with your rates. It's awkward to feel like you have to pay for a service that is not needed on a daily basis. I thought this tip thing was a thing of the past.

10

Kathy

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was great except mattress. I love a firm mattress but this was so hard it hurt!

6

Laura

Jun 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was fine. The location is the best thing about it. It is also affordable by Jersey shore standards, which is why we opted for it instead of the pricier LBI Hotel. But for two adults and a small child the room was really tight, especially once you bring luggage and a crib in there too. Like hard to walk around tight. The only place where there was room to put our daughter's crib was halfway in the closet. Maybe if you're traveling solo or have great weather and spend all day every day at the beach you'll be ok. But for a small family, you might want to spend a little more for the sake of your sanity. We just stayed two nights and that was about all we could handle. We had some rain and the three of us cooped up in the room was not fun. A few things in the room were also broken. Our A/C didn't work when we first arrived, which the staff did promptly replace, and the dresser drawers kept falling off their tracks, which was just annoying. The bed was also really hard. I'm a sleep deprived mom who isn't normally picky about mattress firmness or whatever, but we both ended up with sore backs and necks. But if you're on a tight budget and this is all you can afford in order to enjoy the shore, you'll survive. It's safe and clean and meets the bare minimums.

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Roseann

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room we were in was extremely small which is fine. However, the bathroom was very dated and the air conditioner was so loud we couldn’t sleep. The property itself is very well kept and the proximity to the beach can’t be beat!

8

John

Sep 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was small but clean. Oversized furniture made it look cluttered. The bathroom was clean and stocked with big towels and other linens. There was no closet for hanging items and the air conditioner, while clean, was inefficient. Four of the six drawers were filled with the extra pillows and blankets, leaving little room for our items.

8

Kala

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and quiet in mid-April off-season. Centrally located, 15 mins from Barnegat Lighthouse. Wally's next door restaurant very good food. I would have liked an in-room coffee machine, the one at front desk had no water.

10

Kenneth

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I enjoyed my stay here. The room wasn’t fancy but it was clean and quiet and it nicely served my needs. My only complaint is the fact that there was no chair in the room. I don’t think this is too much to expect from a hotel. I am not a fan of sitting on the bed but really you aren’t left with much of a choice. But as long as this hotel continues with their reasonable rates (they really were a much fairer price than most properties), I’ll stay here again.

8

Kathleen

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Liked the room except the shower was extremely hot. Hope they fix it.

8

Stephanie

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel was very clean. Less than 5 minute walk to the beach which is really nice. Only complaint were that the mattresses were hard as rock. My friends and I woke up with back and neck pain every morning. But overall the location was great.

6

Jessica

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location is good, the hotel itself isn’t bad. It can be difficult if you have a room upstairs you should be able to carry your luggage so if your elderly or have any type of ailments make sure your downstairs. The people above me were so loud from like1:30am - 3am & when I told staff they kind of laughed it off and said oh yah I think they have kids. I didn’t appreciate the lack of care but didn’t say anything else. The walls are definitely thin you can hear everything. It’s nothing fancy but for lbi it’s a good price.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, accommodating, and efficient, with easy check-in and prompt fixes when issues arise. A few guests reported unhelpful or rude interactions at the front desk or bar.

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Laura

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff helped me quickly when our front door code was changed mysteriously….

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Linda

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

When I asked if we could change rooms because someone had left a windpipe he was very reluctant and more worried about me complaining than to just see that we were comfortable. The next room was close to the garbage bins and very loud in the morning when they came to collect.

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Kelsey

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was nice and clean. The room I booked was much smaller than pictured. front desk staff was quite uninterested in talking/helping with any questions. the older gentleman that did maintenance was very helpful but the younger man at the front desk couldn't be bothered.

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Al

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff

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Andrea

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed for thanksgiving weekend. Room was clean and ready and warm when we got there at 10pm. Instructions for self check in were easy and clear. Bed was very comfy. Would happily stay again.

8

lauren

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are clean and everything was in working order. The check in process was very easy and we were greeted with a very nice individual. The accommodations are basic, but you are close to the beach and you will get a good night's sleep.

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Frank

Apr 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was awesome and very accommodating. Room was very clean.

6

Lenora

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were surprised when we first arrived—there was no one at the front desk. After a while, someone finally showed up, but he looked annoyed, like we were bothering him. If I’m paying to stay at your hotel, I don’t need attitude. Handle your stress—it’s not the guest’s problem. Unfortunately, the bad service didn’t stop there. At the restaurant downstairs, the bartender (a middle-aged white man) was flat-out rude. He ignored every woman at the bar, which made it pretty clear he had a serious problem with women. Completely unprofessional. I also injured my ankle trying to get to the ice machine—half the hotel felt like a safety hazard, with blocked-off areas that were still in use. The path to the broken ice machine was especially dangerous. Our balcony had no space to sit, so we ended up having to sit awkwardly in front of someone else’s window. Not ideal. That said, we still had a great time overall despite the hotel. One big positive: the bed was incredibly soft and comfortable—absolutely amazing sleep.

8

John

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place. An LBI classic. Initially there was an a/c issue, but the manager fixed it immediately.

10

margaret

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

staff was very helpful, friendly and accommodating

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Location

Location is a standout: steps from a quiet beach and walkable to restaurants and shops. Off-season is calmer, and parking is usually convenient.

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Kimberly

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is charming, located in the middle of everything and attentive to detail

10

Kaitlyn

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Have always loved LBI but to stay in the heart of the island at a beautiful welcoming hotel made our stay that much better. Quick easy walk to the beach, badges included, was able to get the badges before check in allowing us to take full advantage of the beach. Will definitely return

8

John

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place, close to the beach and plenty of parking.

10

adriana

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

10

MINERVA

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

one block from the beach was great!

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Alison

Sep 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beach Block; clean; walk every where;

10

Jenna

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place! Convient location to restaurants and shops in the surf city area. I will definitely be returning. Loved the area to wash the sand off before going back to the room. Overall great stay

10

Kathleen

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location!

8

Jeffry

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice beach access and easy walks to dining.

8

Anja

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a super telaxed stay at Surf City Hotel. The room was spacious, clean and well equipped. The surrounding was perfect.1 min to the beach, short walking distance to good restaurants, coffee shop etc. We enjoyed our stay in post season period ( end of September) very much☆☆☆

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Dining

The on-site restaurant and bar are popular for good food, drinks, and live music, though closures can occur in the off-season and some guests wished for earlier-morning coffee.

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Jerry

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stay at alot of hotels, alot. We absolutely loved this place its a one stop park your car because everything is here. Great bar, food , staff . Everyone was Friendly and helpful. Seriously the food was spot on and one of the best old fasions ive had, thank you Paolo for amazing service and laughs. Oh on the way to room we stopped to get a bottle of wine, yes they have a liquor store too😛. We will be back.

10

joy

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Last minute decision and so happy we choose surf city hotel! Room was cozy, comfortable and clean. Pleasantly surprised with discount for restaurant and Liquor store attached to hotel. Excellent location and walking distance to beach and others stores in town.

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Robert

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, and we love the upgrades to the dining area. Excellent food, great vibes, accommodating staff. Room was basic and functional, just what we needed at a beach location. Highly recommended!

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Robert

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Our stay 6/17-6/20…bistro, bar, restaurant was not open till the following week.. room next to and above us was noisy all night.. furniture moving.. people walking.. office didn’t open till 8 or 9 AM.. couldn’t get coffee.. 190 per night was not worth it

10

Richard

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location near the beach with a restaurant onsite.

8

Kala

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and quiet in mid-April off-season. Centrally located, 15 mins from Barnegat Lighthouse. Wally's next door restaurant very good food. I would have liked an in-room coffee machine, the one at front desk had no water.

10

Nicolas

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Sad the restaurant wasn’t open but it was great and convenient

10

Howard

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great one night stay! Nice that they have a bistro on-site with music and a nice outdoor seating area. Very pleasant late season stay! Celebrated my birthday there over the weekend.

10

Jeffrey

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location can't be beat, 50 yards fron a quiet, lovely beach. Rooms were clean and beds comfy. Bathrooms were a little downscale for the price, but immaculately clean. Hotel bar and restaurant are good, not great, but definitely fun and a good value for a short stay. Lively scene in the "nightclub" part of the large bar-restaurant. Good live music selection Age of nightclub patrons skewed mid-20s. Walking distance to lots of other good stuff, though Surf City is not the most "happening" part of LBI. On balance, a GREAT spot for a gorgeous beach weekend in LBI!

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Beryl

Jul 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was modern and clean. Food in the restaurant was very tasty. Beach tag came with room. On my first day I had no hot water in the shower, although I did have it in the sink. The next day I got up early and water was hot. I enjoyed my stay

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				1 $138	2	3
4 $126	5 $122	6 $122	7 $119	8 $119	9	10
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18 $122	19 $126	20 $125	21 $119	22 $124	23	24
25 $122	26 $124	27 $118	28 $124	29 $127	30 $208	31 $204

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