Is parking available at the property?

Free self parking is available onsite.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 16:00, and check-out is by 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What is the hotel's location in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is located in Galveston (San Jacinto), within a 15-minute walk of Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. It is 1.6 miles from the Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 1.7 miles from the Port of Galveston.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

The property features an outdoor swimming pool, operational seasonally.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Mariner Inn in Galveston

Average nightly price at Mariner Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$74
February	$87
March	$88
April	$79
May	$86
June	$84
July	$102
August	$85
September	$74
October	$74
November	$113
December	$59

What guests think

This budget, older motel across from the beach offers basic rooms and a prime Seawall location, with many guests at Mariner Inn praising the value and easy access to the sand, pier, and nearby dining.

Cleanliness and service are mixed: some report very clean rooms and helpful staff, while others cite dirty bathrooms, pests, odors, and unfriendly check-in. Rooms are small and dated with frequent complaints about weak or inconsistent hot water, damp floors from humidity, and finicky door locks; AC commonly works well but street noise can carry. Facilities are minimal, with a tiny pool, limited on-site parking, and a very basic breakfast of coffee and mini muffins. Expect a no-frills stay where location is the main draw.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic: the pool is very small with inconsistent hours, and on-site parking is tight so some guests use street parking. A few note ice machines not working.

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Kamlesh

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Highly recommended in budget price .. you need to pay 100 $ deposite but that will get refunded on same day of checkout. Very clean and walkable distance from pleasure pier. We didn't try breakfast but you can get waffle and complementary coffee. Enough free parking available at property.

6

Colette

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Disappointed that the pool hours were listed 10am - 10pm and when I asked for them to open the front desk lady said it opens at 2pm. However, a cleaning guy saw my kids and I and asked if we were going to the pool. I told him what the front desk said and he said it opened at 11am and although it was 10:45am he open for us. Also disappointing was the continental breakfast that consisted of chocolate chip small muffins and coffee.

8

Henry

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Proximity to beach, excellent, just walk across the street. A/C works great. Comfortable beds, but I am not too picky. Room size is very small and tight, this is a 1960s motel. The sink is separate from toilet and shower. Walls, trim on doors have seen better days, some places have been poorly patched. Trim on shower must have been done by a non professional. Breakfast in name only: folgers coffee and dry mini muffins, that is it. Desk staff friendlyness non existent, but they did their job. Cleaning staff seemed happy. Pool is tiny, can fit ten people max, and it would feel packed, but you have an ocean accross the street.

10

davis

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

need more parking spaces.

4

Rasheen

Sep 11, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The facility is filthy and not well maintained. The front desk associate upon check-in seemed annoyed doing her job. The ice machine was filthy and never worked. There were drugs being used in the parking lot and loud music being played for vehicles after midnight.

6

Jessica

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It is right off the beach and restaurant close by. Free parking guy on night shift was cool and the pool stays open until11 pm. Check in a 4 pm not earlier. Room smelt clean but sheets had stains on them. Continental breakfast was a joke. Three stell a$$ mini muffins we're in a plastic bin. Otherwise ok. I would say you get what you pay for but one night was 175$. Not bad for a one night stay.

8

michael

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed here several times since Thanksgiving 2024, will stay again. Only knock is lack of parking when all rooms are taken. However the parking along hotel side of Seawall is free and available for use.

10

Randy

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to beach.pool on site.room felt small.

8

Billinda

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not a lot of parking. There weren’t extra locks on the doors. But it is right on the seawall. Pool looked tiny. We didn’t use it.

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Samuel

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Door issue, It was difficult and challenging to unlock and open the door. I reported it to the front desk clerk; she said to try pulling on the door handle after using the card to unlock the door. Everyday I had to attempt this method several times before the door would finally open. It was very frustrating having to deal with it during my 4 night stay. Parking was also a challenge, the spaces are very tight and limited, the first night I had to park in the street.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is mixed. Several guests found rooms very clean, but many others report moldy showers, stains, odors, pests, and inconsistent or skipped housekeeping.

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10

Stacy

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room A/C was wonderful

10

Israel

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are always clean

4

Chidozie

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty bed sheets with holes and stains. The bathroom had things falling off the wall.

10

Vicky

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My room was so clean!

8

Amador

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean

4

pam

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We liked that it was so close to beach but the room was dirty. Hair in the bed and shower and the floor wasn’t swept

10

Diamond

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

My stay has been nothing short but excellent. It’s conveniently located near the beach within a walkable distance to restaurants and shops. Housekeeping is very helpful. It’s an affordable and comfortable stay. My only complaint would be the breakfast which isn’t much of a breakfast. They offer muffins and coffee. Otherwise, I recommend.

10

Margaret

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and friendly staff. The view to ocean is awesome...one of the closest I've ever stayed

6

Nereida

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed and sheets were clean and the floor but the shower was horrible. It was stained and moldy. The staff member was nice and helpful.

8

Leigha

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was so clean and right across from the beach.

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Rooms

Rooms are small, dated, and no-frills, with frequent complaints about weak water pressure or limited hot water, damp floors from humidity, and finicky door locks; AC typically cools well but street noise can be heard.

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Crystal

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great price for the area. Beds were small, but comfortable. For an older facility it was in decent shape, however the floor was a little slimy due to humidity and no bathroom vent. Breakfast was a snack at best.

6

Patrice

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The ceiling was poorly repared and painted. Dry wall not repaired correctly. Very ugly. The floors stayed continuously wet and slippery. Door lock was very difficult to use and sometimes i had to try repeatedly to get in.

8

Henry

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Proximity to beach, excellent, just walk across the street. A/C works great. Comfortable beds, but I am not too picky. Room size is very small and tight, this is a 1960s motel. The sink is separate from toilet and shower. Walls, trim on doors have seen better days, some places have been poorly patched. Trim on shower must have been done by a non professional. Breakfast in name only: folgers coffee and dry mini muffins, that is it. Desk staff friendlyness non existent, but they did their job. Cleaning staff seemed happy. Pool is tiny, can fit ten people max, and it would feel packed, but you have an ocean accross the street.

8

Kelli

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk guy was not friendly- first room key did not work- I asked for a room with a view and got a first story non- view room but was too tired to go back to office to request different room again.

10

Amy

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was great right across from beach and AC was Great! No complaints! Staff is always an A+

6

Kelly

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a spur of the moment overnight trip. We wanted beach view. The room was an average room, nothing fancy of course. the bed was comfy, but the shower was awful! hardly any water pressure, and it took a while to receive hot water. Besides the shower issue, our overall stay was okay. I may book this hotel in the future. We just needed a bed and shower, as our plan was stay on the beach the whole day.

6

Rochelle

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Its not bad..just the laminate floors are always wet from humidity in the rooms.

6

Howard

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A little noisy due to proximity to the street, plus people blared music in the early am hours

6

Gregory Alan

Apr 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The showers have almost zero water pressure. That’s enough for me to not come back again. However, the location is great and the price is great. The door locks are really rusted and needed replaced too so security may be a concern as well. 2-3 stars not terrible but not great either

6

Eric

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Room was worn. Shower had barely any pressure. Everything was damp, including the snacks in the lobby

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Service

Service is inconsistent: some staff are described as friendly and accommodating, while others are reported as rude or unhelpful, with surprise deposits, fees, and slow maintenance response at times.

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10

Siobhan

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They were so kind to take a last-minute reservation And we’re super accommodating! Will definitely be back!

4

Janine

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Out of eight yrs this was the worst front counter check in anywhere in Galveston Texas . Talked to the manager on check out of our last day .. I avoided the office to even ask for services or about any... Reviews said other and then my personal experience wanted me to check out and loss my money sadly I couldn't I was 6hrs from home and well to wait for a refund wasn't an option... So I won't stay here again due to the service I received... Now the room was comfortable and location was convenient but that alone is not what I look for as a guest

2

Carson

Mar 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived at 1am after driving from the Houston Rodeo and after loading all of our stuff in the room, we got locked out because the battery died on the door. My family had to sit on the sidewalk until 330am after I “picked” the lock using a credit card. Surprisingly easy to break into. After we finally got in the maintenance guy shows up so drunk that he couldn’t walk straight. We told him don’t bother and went to sleep. Long story short mgmt was not willing to reimburse us for the inconvenience nor honor a late checkout. They were completely rude and useless. I asked repeatedly to speak to someone in charge and the clerk would not allow it. I asked him to tell his manager about the ordeal and try to work something out but he refused to communicate any of our issues and said it was irrelevant. I got the feeling he was trying to protect his drunk buddy. Plus the rooms were nasty and there was zero hot water. Will never stay here again. Avoid this place like the plague.

6

Nancy

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff was not friendly or very helpful during checkin. Room was ok but had bugs in the bathroom

2

Melissa

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

These people are so rude I left and got a room at the Holiday Inn closer to the pier and nicer.

10

Art

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good cheap spot in front of spot however there was gentlemen that was real cool gave me a room ahead of check in time but next day i wanted to get another day booked but there was this girl working that day wanted to have 100 dollar hold on my card when i wasn’t even charge when the guy working up front there. If you go i recommend going there when there’s a gentlemen working there.

10

Diamond

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

My stay has been nothing short but excellent. It’s conveniently located near the beach within a walkable distance to restaurants and shops. Housekeeping is very helpful. It’s an affordable and comfortable stay. My only complaint would be the breakfast which isn’t much of a breakfast. They offer muffins and coffee. Otherwise, I recommend.

6

Ashley

Apr 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The woman at the seat was very rude rolled her eyes at me and me and my husband came down there for our honey moon get away and it did not say on the site where I book there was a 100 hold fee and someone needs to clean the little grass ears it has trash all around it

8

michael

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Staff has always been friendly and easy to communicate with on all my visits here.

8

tracy

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was good. Nice clean rooms, well lit parking area. Only problem i encountered was one check in staff Named Jordan! She was wearing pajamas at work and had an i dont care attitude. Other than that everyone else was professional and friendly.

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Location

Excellent beachfront location on the Seawall, walkable to Pleasure Pier, restaurants, and shops. Some street noise comes with the convenience.

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Angela

Jun 7, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean and well stocked. ON THE SEAWALL!!!!!!!!! About a 15 minute walk to the Pleasure Pier. Only complaint is the parking lot is too small so parking is limited. However, there is free street parking right in front. I will definitely be back!

8

Paulino

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location

10

Claudette

Mar 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was pleased with the accommodations. The room was clean, staff was efficient. The hotel is directly across from the beach & is close, walkable, to everything. I would not hesitate to stay here again when I visit Galveston again.

8

Andrew

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value and right on the Seawall Close to restaurants and activities. Good overall value for the location. Older building but they keep it fairly clean and kept up.

8

Brenda

Mar 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was OK for a one night stay. The ocean is across the street and the view was great. The motel itself was very noisy. Walls are thin and people are loud. For the price I would expect more but it was Spring Break so I am sure the price was inflated.

10

Amy

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was great right across from beach and AC was Great! No complaints! Staff is always an A+

8

Cathy

Jan 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

An older property but has been updated. Nothing fancy, but convenient to things to do. Our room was close to the front which makes view nice, but then street noises were annoying.

8

Matt

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great value for ocean side "motel" stay.

10

Martha

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to Pleasure Pierce and Seawall

10

MICHAEL

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Love the location 2 min from room to the water. My 4th visit staying here. Will stay here again.

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Dining

On-site breakfast is very limited—usually coffee and mini muffins—and often disappoints.

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Crystal

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great price for the area. Beds were small, but comfortable. For an older facility it was in decent shape, however the floor was a little slimy due to humidity and no bathroom vent. Breakfast was a snack at best.

6

Rafael

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Included reakfast is only coffee and a little muffin. The staff is unfreandly. Great location to go the beach and the pier.

8

John

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Mariner is a descent place for a little get away. The rooms might not be fully updated but at least it wasnt crawling with roaches. Being right next to the gulf it is in fairly good shape. Not really a continental breakfast when its only a muffin.

8

Rosaisela

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk clerk was not the friendliest and demanded our 2nd room deposit via card was in the name of the person checking into the room. I guess. Breakfast was coffee and muffins only. Best beach front hotel on a budget. Room was clean and bed was decent. One night stay for our Carnival cruise.

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Perry

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ladybat the checkin wasn't very friendly at all. We had no hot water so we couldn't so Hower. Neighbors in the next foom was fighting all night. Cont breakfast was just mini muffins and coffee. Nothing else

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Colette

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Disappointed that the pool hours were listed 10am - 10pm and when I asked for them to open the front desk lady said it opens at 2pm. However, a cleaning guy saw my kids and I and asked if we were going to the pool. I told him what the front desk said and he said it opened at 11am and although it was 10:45am he open for us. Also disappointing was the continental breakfast that consisted of chocolate chip small muffins and coffee.

8

Henry

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Proximity to beach, excellent, just walk across the street. A/C works great. Comfortable beds, but I am not too picky. Room size is very small and tight, this is a 1960s motel. The sink is separate from toilet and shower. Walls, trim on doors have seen better days, some places have been poorly patched. Trim on shower must have been done by a non professional. Breakfast in name only: folgers coffee and dry mini muffins, that is it. Desk staff friendlyness non existent, but they did their job. Cleaning staff seemed happy. Pool is tiny, can fit ten people max, and it would feel packed, but you have an ocean accross the street.

10

Diamond

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

My stay has been nothing short but excellent. It’s conveniently located near the beach within a walkable distance to restaurants and shops. Housekeeping is very helpful. It’s an affordable and comfortable stay. My only complaint would be the breakfast which isn’t much of a breakfast. They offer muffins and coffee. Otherwise, I recommend.

8

STACEY

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Didnt like no coffee available in lobby after 9am. A pot of coffee is inexpensive to offer guests until at least noon

6

Dennis

Feb 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Just average - location is great; right across the street is the seawall. We stayed in room 226 and the water in the shower was warm but not hot. Coffee was available from 7-9 am but no milk and unfortunately they did not have any to purchase. There was a fridge in the room so you could pick some up.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $61	2 $61	3 $48	4 $48	5 $55	6	7
8 $63	9 $62	10 $62	11 $62	12 $62	13 $85	14 $86
15 $62	16 $62	17 $63	18 $62	19 $62	20 $89	21 $109
22 $64	23 $66	24 $62	25 $65	26 $65	27 $85	28 $91
29 $64	30 $62

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