Ballina Homestead Motel
Location: Cnr Cherry Street & Fox Street, Ballina, New South Wales, 2478, Ballina, AU
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Motels
About this Property
Your perfect getaway awaits at Ballina Homestead Motel, where comfort meets convenience in the heart of Ballina.
Recreational Oasis
Unwind in our refreshing outdoor pool or soak in the breathtaking views from our terrace and tranquil garden. Perfect for a relaxing day under the sun.
Delicious Dining Options
Savor delightful meals at our on-site restaurant or enjoy a quick snack at our café. We even offer room service for those moments when you want to relax in your beautifully decorated room.
Modern Amenities
Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi and enjoy the comfort of individually decorated guest rooms featuring flat-screen TVs and modern conveniences like microwaves and refrigerators.
Don't miss out on this delightful stay; secure your unforgettable experience at Ballina Homestead Motel today!
Important Information
- Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Parking height restrictions apply.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Electric car charging station
- Free WiFi
- Swimming pool
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Concierge service
- Picnic area
- Snorkeling nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Smoke-free property
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Snack bar/deli
- Free self parking
- Pool sun loungers
- Electric car charging station
- Banquet hall
- Covered parking
- Horse riding nearby
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
- Food and water bowls
- Well-lit path to entrance
Rooms Available
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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
334 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom and living room
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board, restaurant dining guide, and wardrobe or closet; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Fan
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Restaurant dining guide
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One Bedroom Family Room
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
280 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board, restaurant dining guide, and wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Restaurant dining guide
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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
495-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with courtyard views
Layout - 2 bedrooms
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Desk, iron/ironing board, and restaurant dining guide; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- Bedsheets provided
- Restaurant dining guide
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Standard Twin Room
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
269 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Desk, iron/ironing board, and restaurant dining guide; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Restaurant dining guide
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Standard Queen
1 Queen Bed
215-sq-foot individually decorated room with a balcony
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Desk, iron/ironing board, and restaurant dining guide
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Restaurant dining guide
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Studio
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
291-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with courtyard views
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board, restaurant dining guide, and wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Hand-held showerhead
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- Bedsheets provided
- Restaurant dining guide
- Hand-held showerhead
- Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
- Portable shower seat
- Height-adjustable showerhead
- Shower grab bar
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Motel Room
1 Queen Bed
172 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board, restaurant dining guide, and wardrobe or closet; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Restaurant dining guide
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Executive Suite
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
517-sq-foot individually decorated room with a balcony
Layout - Bedroom and living room
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Desk, iron/ironing board, and restaurant dining guide
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Restaurant dining guide
Guest Reviews
- mark (8/5): - pleasant stay
- Karen (10/5): - Staff made our planned late arrival a breeze. Comfy bed and quiet.
- Julie (10/5): - This is a lovely motel and very clean. The staff obviously take pride in this place and it shows. It will be my motel of choice when I am in Ballina 👍🙏
- Helen (10/5): - Clean room and facilities. Friendly and helpful staff. Location is ideal.
- Karen (10/5): - Great stay
- Felipe (10/5): - Nice, clean and spacious property!
- Beatrice (10/5): - love the set up
- Henning (10/5): - Overall the unit was better than I expected Next time I’m in Ballina I’ll stay there again
- michael (6/5): - The room was clean and tidy, perhaps some investment to spruce the room and balcony up which comes across a little dated.
- Steaven (10/5): - Always a great place to stay, friendly, clean and always a great place to stay.
- Brett (8/5): Regular - I'm a regular here. Walking distance to the bowls club for meals.your key gives you member prices.
- Ranee (10/5): - Lovely warm welcome. Comfy beds and great set up for studio room.
- Sarah (10/5): - Have stayed multiple times, it is my go to when I am in town for work!
- Kerry (8/5): - We love staying at homestead because the people are pleasant and helpful. I enjoy being able to have breakfast and coffee in the cafe. The motel is in a convenient position - near the sports centre and sports club). The mattress was lumpy, soft and uncomfortable. Also, there was only one towel rail for up to 4 people but I will definitely stay there again.
- Lauren (10/5): - We have stayed at plenty of awful budget motels while travelling, but this one was super clean and inviting, staff were incredibly responsive and helpful - when you're exhausted and a little panicked about finding somewhere to rest it means the world when you find a kind and accommodating place to stop!
- Michelle (10/5): - Lovely place with very accommodating management; we had asked to access the room early to get ready for a wedding and they went out of their way to assist. Breakfast in the attached cafe was really good and reasonably priced too!
- Matthew (8/5): - Customer service is always 2nd to none, always clean
- Ian (10/5): - Appreciated the upgrade. Everything very saisfactory
- James (10/5): - Easy access to the surrounding area
- John (10/5): - We love staying at this Motel as a family the rooms are clean and comfortable will definitely stay again.
- Paul (10/5): - Convenience
- HANS (10/5): - Clean and quiet. Plenty of parking and close to big shopping center.
- Ian (10/5): - Great place to stay
- Louise (8/5): - Staff were friendly and helpful.
- Belinda (10/5): - Very friendly staff &’good location.
- Masahiro (10/5): - Great place! you must stay especially if you have a pooch.
- Tahlia (10/5): - Only stayed for one night but the room had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. I chose this motel because the room looked big and had carpet so my 8 month old could crawl on the floor. He couldn't stop smiling everytime he was in the room. Room was large and we would definitely stay again. Great that there was covered on site parking and a cafe too.
- Catherine (10/5): - I don’t often remember to write reviews but I was very impressed with the rooms we had. Staff were lovely, easy access, the room was clean and large and well thought out. Will definitely stay here again.
- Carla (10/5): - Clean & comfortable stay.
- Christopher (10/5): - Great overnight stay
- Louise (10/5): - A very clean and well equipped room.
- Andre (10/5): - What a lovely surprise, we were very happy to find this place our suite was was enormous and the staff communication was great ,very tidy and clean close to the shops and beach.
- Tessa (10/5): - Nicely decorated rooms, clean. Very friendly and helpful management and staff. Would stay again.
- Don (10/5): - Great place to stay.
- Wayne (10/5): - Staff were wonder and helpful
- Shannon (8/5): - The property was really well set out. Heaps of space. The cook top did not work when I needed to use both, only one side worked. The property was close to the shops.
- O5708NFguym (8/5): Another good stay at the Homestead motel - Third time stay here and again found the experience good. It's not the most modern motel however it provides good accommodation, comfy rooms and good undercover parking on site. Reception welcoming and the key provided also gives membership rights to the Ballana Sports Club (a 5-7 minute walk away)
- Guy (8/5): - Nice property and most welcoming Nicely located near the Sports Club
- TONY (8/5): - Ok
- Brett (10/5): Ballina - Quiet and comfortable accommodation. Walking distance to a club and discounts when you show your room key.
- Ruth (8/5): - Good location. Easy drive to most places. Swimming pool was nice and the Cafe was excellent for breakfast. Good menu. Room was comfortable.
- Carol (4/5): - We booked online for 2 adults and a small dog. When we arrived, we were informed that it was an extra $20 for the cleaning of the unit with "special products" after we left the unit. Fair enough, we thought. However, the cleanliness of the room was substandard and if it had been cleaned with these "special products", it certainly was not cleaned before we rented the unit. The toilet had not been cleaned, the benches were sticky and grimy, and the floor when I wiped it after I spilt water on it was putrid. We were not impressed. Would not recommend anyone to stay here.
- Laurence (10/5): - We have stayed there before, they are friendly, the rooms are older but very clean and its close to the Bowling club for dinner.
- John (8/5): Comfortable visit. - My 2 night stay was comfortable and trouble free. Relatively close to town centre.
- Michael (6/5): - Unfortunately when we turned the aircon there was an awfull animal pooh smell other than that the accommodation was very good
- Cathal (10/5): - Great
- Liberty (8/5): - property was great beds were comfortable
- Matthew (8/5): - Great stay
- Edgar (10/5): - Nice quiet and relaxing motel with a beautiful cafe. Walking distance to beaches and town centres, will go back.
- TRACEY (10/5): - Loved the unit. quiet except from noise from a few kids in the morning. Parking is a night mare though. Very hard to park if you have a big car. Other that that was excellent, will be going back again.
- Kai (10/5): - Great friendly staff. A simple and clean room which have a little bit of everything. Inside the room makes a bit of echo sound. so don't go too crazy. Do recommended for next stay.
- Peter (8/5): - We would stay there again
- Nikki (10/5): - Great place to stay
- Joanne Amy (8/5): - Locks on doors can improve
- Craig (8/5): - We have stayed at this property numerous times and have always been impressed.
- Edgars (10/5): Fantastic accommodation and value - Old style service and a huge room. Very comfortable. Walk to the bowling club for dinner. Kitchen to eat in if required. Undercover parking. No lift.
- Kelly (10/5): - Have stayed a few times and everyone is very welcoming.
- Greg (8/5): - under cover parking and a short walk to get a meal at the local bowling club
- Paul (10/5): - Clean friendly and not far walking distance to shops
- Eleni (8/5): - Room was lovely and clean. Towels were soft and fluffy, and the bed was comfortable
- audrey (8/5): - Stayed here before in a different room. Room24 this time. Very few dishes for use only 2 dinner plates very little cutlery. Floor was dirty, swept after arrival. Freezer was all iced up. No dishwashing detergent. Bed was comfortable. Nice shower and hot water. Small courtyard but good for our dog. Parking right outside the door. Overnight stay only. We have had much better for less price.
- Graham (8/5): - Very old and dated, noisy compressor citing in and out all night, staff were frendly, the rooms need an update
- Melanie (10/5): - Brendan and Renee are amazing helpful people that made my stay really welcoming
- Culture750361 (10/5): Our usual stop on the coast. - We have stayed at Ballina Homestead motel many times over a five or six period. While the price has been steadily creeping up, it is not out of line with better accommodation in the area. The big plus for us is that they have some downstairs rooms that are “pet friendly,” and this something that is not always easy to find. Like most motels offering this, they do charge for “extra cleaning,” whatever that means. The rooms are always spotless, the beds comfortable, the WIFI excellent, and the in room facilities, coffee etc all good. The staff are always pleasant and helpful. There is a cafeteria on the premises, which, although we have not eaten there, always seems well patronised, and there is a reciprocal arrangement with the nearby bowls club. Again, something that we have not taken advantage of because of the wonderful seafood available in Ballina, in itself a reason to stay there. Parking is good, and there is a mix of covered and outside spaces, something to consider during storm season.
- Melanie (10/5): - I highly recommend this lovely cosy place. My morning walks around the ocean were awesome. And the staff were super friendly
- JohnMandeville1356 (2/5): “Café Staff Lacks Professionalism – Not Truly Pet-Friendly” - This café is definitely not pet-friendly. I had my dog quietly sitting at my table while I quickly went to the car, about 15 meters away in eye shot to grab some water. My dog barked twice, Just two short barks because it doesn’t like being left alone. There were no other customers, I was the only one there. As I was walking back the 15 meters, the person running the café approached me to ask that I stop the dog from barking because she found it annoying. However, by that point, the dog had already stopped and was sitting calmly, making no noise at all. I understand that maintaining the atmosphere is important for any business, but the situation had resolved itself by the time I was approached. The reaction seemed more about personal annoyance than any real disturbance. A more understanding and polite approach would have made the interaction more positive. After all, my dog was calm and the café was empty. The way it was handled felt unnecessary and a bit immature. It’s disappointing that such a minor issue was made into a point of contention when it could have been handled with more patience and empathy. The place is nice, clean, and the reception is welcoming. However, I’d recommend avoiding the café if you’re expecting a truly pet-friendly environment. The café staff’s behavior was immature and unnecessarily rude, lacking the patience and professionalism you’d hope for in such an establishment. Consider going elsewhere if you’re bringing a pet.
- Luciano (10/5): - Staff are polite and helpful , very clean premises,close to the water.
- Anne (8/5): - Good to be able to bring our pooch - and importantly a comfortable bed
- Robert (10/5): - Good room for accomodating travelling pet. Recommended
- Ron (10/5): - good quiet place.
- Christopher (10/5): - Ffghhbv
- Brett (8/5): September - Work trip, last minute booking and was happy to get a room. Stayed here before and liked it and keep coming back
- martin (10/5): - .
- Mark (10/5): - Nice greeting, fast efficient check in. Clean room. Coffee and breakfast downstairs
- Judy (10/5): - Like most older motels, the shower was terrible.
- Kelly (8/5): - Everything was as describe. Convenient location
- loude20182018 (10/5): Last minute Ballina stay - Stayed in room 3 - it was very clean and enough room for our nights stay - the young girl at reception was amazingly friendly and knowledgeable- got a great deal on booking.com so couldn’t be happier- good shower - comfy beds - tea and coffee even came with hot chocolate packets which was a nice surprise- parking was undercover and off the street - would definitely recommend and stay again - booked the night before and only choose based on price so it was a lovely surprise when arrived to see what a great place it was
- Jeff (8/5): - Convienent position, undercover parking, clenliness, friendly staff
- J-Tech Systems (8/5): Nice place to stay - Nice place to stay and will stay again
- Greg (10/5): - Nice place at the right price
- Kylie (6/5): - The room was old but clean. The reception check was horrible we were not acknowledge upon walking through the doors. We found a very small sign that dishes were to be washed otherwise we would be charged $50 i think this is crazy for a hotel room it was not apartment and woukd not except this in a hotel. It was only hubby saw this whilst brushing his teeth in kitchen sink.
- Kim (8/5): - Good, lovely service
- TONI (8/5): - LOVED THE POOL AND THE CAFE
- Simon (10/5): - Great motel and cafe
- Jonathan (8/5): - Tidy, quiet and clean facilities
- Simon (10/5): - Lovely people and great little cafe attached.
- ross (6/5): - staff courtious / room clean & tidy / near bowls club for meals
- Morrison (8/5): - The "Proper Cafe" ,which is attached to the motel, is the best place for breakfast, and the room key has a membership card to the Sports Club, which is only a short walk away, and they have a very good restaurant with take away available. The area is very quiet.
- Sarah (10/5): - Consistently good motel in a quiet location. I used to live in area and have stayed here in numerous occasions travelling through town. Rooms are consistently clean, quiet and staff are friendly and helpful. Thank you for another nice stay 🙏
- Paul (10/5): - Great location for our stay in Ballina.
- Gustav (8/5): - Pet friendly staff
- Swanniejenn (10/5): On our way up north - Stayed here on a recent road trip up north.Greeted by very nice staff, who took us to the accommodation. Ours was motel style, with everything in the same room and separate bathroom. We even had an outside private courtyard, so there were two doors, one was a sliding glass door. Very nicely set up. There was a second bed. Would have much preferred a sofa bed style, as the bed took up too much room, and the two bucket chairs weren't comfy to watch TV. Also a swimming pool om the premises.
- Brett (8/5): Happy with the room - First time here. Short walk to a club for dinner. I got member prices for food and drinks with my room key.
- Ken (8/5): - Given my age and condition of my knees and outside lift my need to be considered for upstairs access... however staff did offer to carry my luggage upstairs which I appreciated but I still struggled on my own
- jakub (8/5): - Friendly staff Clean room Good location Ev charger Cafe on site
- MARY (8/5): - Great mom and pop motel. Small cold pool. No elevator. Friendly staff
- Cara (10/5): - Highly recommend this property close to shopping options and transport, clean, great facilities, great cafe and friendly staff, will stay again 😊
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great motel, nice and clean and having the on-premises cafe made my morning coffee really easy.
- Tanai (10/5): - Enjoyed my stay very clean
- Bj (10/5): - Great place to stay
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