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    Kaimana Beach Hotel

    3.6 (255 reviews)
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    Late lunch at Hau Tree resto
    Jessica J.

    This spot is truly a hidden treasure. It sits right on the beach andgenerally quieter than the main drag of Waikiki - at least on the ocean side. Albeit, I heard folks who stayed on the mountain side woke up to roosters. The restaurant downstairs is delicious with some unique not to miss dishes. Just make sure you have reservations or go at a non-peak time. I really enjoyed the free lei making class with Kara. They also have other classes but just make sure you sign up in advance. You can see the fireworks show on Fridays from here. Free towel service and reef friendly sun block at the front desk. Overall, great experience and plan to return! Aloha

    The Hau Tree bar before opening
    Caitlin T.

    The Kaimana Beach Hotel is a great option for a low key resort experience. It is a charming, locally owned hotel that is just outside the bustle of Waikiki. They don't have some of the amenities people might be expecting, such as a gym, pool, or continental breakfast. They do offer some fun cultural events (like lei making, hula, stand up paddle boarding, etc.) and host local artists for live music some afternoons. We've stayed in both a regular room and a junior suite. Their regular rooms are quite small but were perfectly adequate for us for a few nights. The junior suite was spacious and had an amazing lanai and ocean view - all of which comes at additional price, of course. Kaimana Beach is just steps outside the hotel, and the resort fee will get you beach chairs and towels. There's sunscreen available in the lobby if, like me, you forget to bring your own. I've seen this hotel described as boutique in several reviews, and I think this is the right word for it. If you come in expecting an all-inclusive resort, you're likely to be disappointed. If you're looking for a quiet hotel with great views, beach access, and plenty of aloha, then you should consider the Kaimana Beach Hotel for your stay.

    Pathway to the beach
    Doll F.

    This restaurant is located with the hotel. It has great view of the beach. Food is good.

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    Ed U.

    Jamie W. and I stayed at not one but two hotels on our recent holiday in Honolulu. The first was on the 30th floor of the nicely appointed Prince Waikiki close to Ala Moana (review: https://bit.ly/3LxxAfn). We stayed four nights there because the fourth night was free, Then we came here beyond the other side of Waikiki for the remaining three nights to save some money. You can tell where this story is going. We reserved a room with a Diamond Head View, and for $279 per night (vs. $400 at the Prince Waikiki), it was a much smaller room with a Queen bed (photo: https://bit.ly/3lj7qlN) and a very small bathroom. Indeed it had the view though not as dramatic as I was hoping since we were just on the 8th floor (photo: https://bit.ly/3mRy0CK). However, the feeling of claustrophobia was not just limited to the room. The hotel lobby and bar area also felt crowded and quite dated. It was built in 1963, and it definitely had that retro-vintage feel in the furnishings and the wall art. Normally I would enjoy such quaint surroundings, but somehow the combination of old-fashioned and relaxing wasn't quite working. The front desk staff were not particularly full of aloha as they were selective who they welcomed. Apparently we didn't make the cut. The one true upside was direct access to the beach, and just being away from the crowds on Waikiki was a blessing (photo: https://bit.ly/3JqsE98). That holds true for the hotel's slightly remote location which definitely added to our step count. RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3Kz5ksc

    Beautiful room 614
    Maureen L.

    This fine boutique hotel is first rate for accommodations, activities, food, drink and live entertainment. I spent a week in heaven. Many thanks Kaimana Beach Hotel. Aloha

    Ocean front room was worth it
    Jill S.

    We just came back from amazing 5 day trip,used Costco Travel to book it.At that time they had the best rates.We opted to upgrade to ocean from room,wise choice!Our daughter and her friend had the City View room it was very small but nice and clean.The little balcony offered a peekaboo of the ocean,you have to walk outside and look for it.They didn't even know it was there until I pointed it out . We love the bar and enjoyed our cocktails (I recommend the espresso martini).We also made reservations for Hau Tree reservation,food and view was excellent! I think some of the bad reviews are for some of other rooms that perhaps look over parking lot. This location was PERFECT for us.A 15-20 minute walk to center of Waikiki and decided to walk to our hike at Diamond Head,it was 2.4 miles.We felt it was worth it to avoid the crazy traffic getting into the park. I was worried my daughter and friend (both 21)would think their city room was too small and location not central enough for them but they loved it and are dying to come back!They Uber'ed or walked everywhere.They stayed at Beachcomber Hotel last visit,had a great time but thought beach in Waikiki was crazy busy.They felt pampered having the Kaimana Beach steps away from our hotel and loved swimming next to the friends friendly seal who hangs out there. Just a warning about Costco Travel-their website claims it offers a $100 food/beverage credit however when I asked hotel clerk they said it was not part of our package.I'm in process doing a chargeback of $100 with my credit card. We look forward to coming back next year(but not with Costco lol)can't wait!

    Lobby view
    Thu N.

    My second stay here! The first time was when it was still The New Otani. It has now been renovated and has new owners. My stay was fantastic just like the first. The only difference this time is the place has a new vibe and updated new decor. Everything else is the same which is good! Staff is very friendly. Rooms are clean and modern. This hotel area is also very safe & quiet. If you prefer to be in a more busier area then this isn't it. I walked every evening to the busier Waikiki area and it only takes about 15 minutes. Some helpful pointers: 1. Valet is $40/night. Save your $ and park next door at the beach area. It's very easy to find a spot early morning or towards the evening. If you decide to park across at the meters then it's free after like 6pm. I had no issues finding parking during my stay. 2. There are Electra bikes for you to use! First come first serve. They're a little old but they work. 3. Beach access is the main reason why this hotel is great. The beach is at the end of Waikiki. It's a lot quieter and cleaner!

    Patrycja L.

    They have a pretty cute lil restaurant on the beach. we got some drinks there it was lovely. Cute little boutique hotel right on the beach. The vibe was really nice

    John T.

    Yesterday, the wife and I went on our first staycation in well over a year. Unfortunately, it was only a 1-nighter... we would've stayed longer but the wife couldn't get off of work for more than a day. The wife requested that we stay at Kaimana Beach Hotel for the view and to see how everything looked after their last renovation. I don't know what to say. It just wasn't anything special. We got an ocean view room that was priced at a little over $400 a night. With the numerous taxes and valet parking (the only option) it was close to $500 for a single night. The staff were friendly and efficient and there were no complaints there. But the facilities and rooms just seemed so rundown. Stains on the bedding, stains on the walls, stains/dirt everywhere. There were several flying pests that visited us throughout the night. The mini fridge had standing water on the bottom shelf.... presumably from ice melting in the internal freezer. The ice bucket had a tiny hair in it. And the room had the bare minimum amenities-- no bottled water, NO CUPS, and tiny bottles of toiletry articles. The room had a decent view and we were happy to try something new. But we likely wouldn't come back here again.

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    I'm going to this hotel to attend a wedding. Do they provide a parking lot and how are the rates if they do?

    They have a parking lot, but charge $50 per car. Most people park on the street.

    Does this hotel have direct access to the beach?

    yes, walk out the side door and you are on the beach

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    They have a restaurant in the hotel called Hau Tree, and I highly recommend an evening dinner to catch the sunset.

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    Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach

    Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach

    (1.4k reviews)

    $$$

    Waikiki

    The legendary beach front hotel in beautiful Waikiki celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2026. We…read morewere fortunate to celebrate USA 250 Independence Day here and it was AWESOME! The Banyan Wing is the original Victorian-era building which is listed on National Historic Registry and houses the main lobby and restaurant. The number of guests and visitor who circulate through this property daily is incredible. Including the Tower and Surfrider Wings, it has 791 rooms. Our Tower room had a great covered patio with incredible views of Waikiki and Diamond Head. We spent a lot of time on the patio watching the surfers, catamarans, and enjoying the island breeze. Our balcony was spectacular :o Our room was updated and very comfortable. I understand the owners completed a full renovation of all rooms in 2026. The beach bar is one of the best in the world. Cold cocktails, beer and wine. Good service. Great views! The drawbacks.... The pool is small and very crowded, especially for 791 rooms. With that said everyone in the pool was smiling and having fun. The beach is also pretty small for such a massive hotel. At high tide the hotel only has about 30 feet of beachfront and it is a public beach so it is crowded Rio style. For us this was not a drawback as we love Waikiki, the birthplace of Hawaiian surfing, and spend most of our time in the surf. Hawaii and Waikiki is one of the few places that completely lives us to the hype year after year and generation after generation. We can't wait to return. Aloha & Mahalo

    After visiting and eating at this resort in years past, we were excited about the opportunity to…read moreactually stay here. So much history as shown throughout the resort especially on the second floor, but also the open Victorian architecture which presents a relaxing atmosphere. Our friends thought we were "rich" for being able to stay here but I don't recall the prices being too different than other hotels in the area. We also got a great offering through the American Express card. We arrived on island early afternoon and attempted to stay up as late as possible. However, we were given a room on the second floor of the historic side of the hotel where they host events on the patio area outside our room. While we were trying to sleep at 8-9pm, a festive wedding was going on with their DJ blasting music, people dancing, yelling, the DJ trying to motivate the audience, etc. It was not a fun night as my wife complained to the hotel staff about the noise interfering with our ability to sleep. It's not the fact the wedding was occuring, but rather the fact the hotel staff didn't let us know they were putting us next to the hotel night club of sorts. Hawaii is typically laid back and quiet, which this was not. The hotel staff sympathisized and mentioned the wedding would be finished by 10pm which it was, and tried to make things better. On day 3 around 4am, the hotel fire alarm sounded and advised everyone to vacate the building. When we vacated, we learned it was a false alarm. This was our last day at the Moana Surfrider which we assumed was a sign the resort wasn't meant to be a relaxing experience for us. The hotel has activities associated with the resort fee such as yoga, that we registered for. It was my first time doing yoga despite mention by my wife over the years to do it. I figured it would be a pleasant surprise for her if I signed us up, and it was a great class out on the same patio area as the wedding. I won't say it was fun for me, but it was an experience that we both enjoyed. The room itself was small which I assume is because it was part of the historic side of the hotel. There wasn't a balcony which we've come to appreciate especially in Hawaii to be able to go outside, view the water, and smell the air. Instead there was a window which we tried to orient ourselves in to get a picture of us with our welcome leis and Waikiki Beach in the background. Very challenging to appreciate a window as well as find space in the room to lay out two large suitcases without having to relocate furniture. The shower leaked water onto the bathroom floor as the cracks in the glass were not sealed so there was a constant wet towel on the floor. The bathroom in general didn't seem very modern considering the hotel had recently undergone years of modernization. Housekeeping was good and treated us well with towels and drinking water. I believe the Tower rooms of the hotel might be more modern and larger, as well as away from the event area of the hotel. I think we would look at other options in the future as we also spent a few days each during this trip at the Sheraton and The Royal Hawaiian which provided a much different experience in comparison.

    Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani - My room

    Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani

    (107 reviews)

    $$$

    Waikiki

    Halepuna Hotel This…read moreis a review of my experience staying at the Halepuna Hotel, located in Waikiki. I booked my stay via Costco Travel recommendations. WORDS TO DESCRIBE Halepuna Hotel: Modern, clean, safe, economically and environmentally friendly (bamboo room cards, water dispensers for your reusable water bottles), bright, airy, quality service in hospitality and room service LOCATION I loved staying at the Halepuna Hotel. It was centrally located at the beach walk, so ABC Store, shops, restaurants, and the beach were all within walking distance. *It was difficult finding the location of the hotel, when we first arrived. There was no big sign that you can spot, while you're driving, so my landmarks I always looked for were the ABC Store and Denny's. STAFF/SERVICE: Everyone that we came across during our stay was very friendly, generous, kind, and attentive. A shoutout to the Valet Service crew, especially RJ. He gave us recommendations for where to go. He always made us smile and laugh with his jokes. Thank you Uncle! AMENITIES: ROOMS Our room was equipped with charge stations-usb and usb c compatible plugs, ironing board/iron, mini fridge, ice bucket, tea kettle, and coffee maker. BATHROOM Well stocked with towels, a drying cord, blow dryer, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. I appreciated that instead of your standard toilet, the hotel had bidets! *Great water pressure for showering. The tub was also spacious, if you wanted to take a bubble bath. 8TH FLOOR GYM-Equipped with a lot of machines Water dispenser Additional restrooms/shower room LAUNDRY ROOM is open 24/7 There are 3 washers and 4 dryers You can pay using your credit card or download the WASH CONNECT app *Friendly suggestions: -As a guest, bring your own laundry soap/dryer sheets--or go to the ABC Store if you forget your laundry supplies -Make sure to clean the lint trap before you put your clothes in -Put a timer on your phone to check on your clothes GARDEN -Serene, tranquil, peaceful, spacious -------- Friendly Suggestions for Halepuna Hotel -Have a big sign stationed outside the hotel, perhaps elevate the height of the sign and add lights to it, so it's easy to spot for first time visitors ------- All in all I enjoyed staying at the Halepuna Hotel. The services and amenities provided were excellent. I can't wait to visit again soon! Mahalo Halepuna Hotel!

    Back again. We stay here each summer and absolutely love it! The Mountain View rooms are our…read morefavorite- even over the ocean rooms. The ocean rooms have the actual, proper lanais, but we really love the view of the hills and skyline! Staff is always amazing- front desk, bell hops and pool attendants are always so professional, courteous and friendly! Housekeeping is also so polite and helpful. Hotel is so clean and can't beat the li stop or infinity pool.

    Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort - Hilton Hawaiian Village

    Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

    (3.2k reviews)

    $$$

    Waikiki

    The last time we stayed here, we were in the Rainbow Tower. This time, we stayed in the Tapa Tower…read more As always, the staff was friendly, helpful, and provided excellent service. My biggest issue with the hotel is that it's showing its age. The rooms and facilities feel outdated, and I don't think the current room rates reflect the condition of the property. Also, if you're looking to save on parking, park by the pier instead. It's much more affordable than paying the hotel's $65 per day parking fee.

    Let me first start off by saying- I have stayed at this hotel a total of 3 times. This most recent…read morebeing an absolute painful, stressful, and frustrating stay. I worked incredibly hard to bring my family to Hawaii, and I am extremely disappointed that so much of our time at Hilton Hawaiian Village was spent dealing with problems that should never have become our responsibility. Over three nights, we experienced two separate water leaks and repeated hot-water issues. These weren't minor inconveniences--they significantly disrupted our family vacation. The worst night, I slept approximately two hours. With water leaking into our room, I chose to stay awake and deal with the situation myself because I didn't want maintenance repeatedly coming into the room and waking my 1-year-old and 3-year-old children. Instead of resting and enjoying the next day with my family, I was exhausted because I had essentially spent the night protecting my children's sleep while dealing with the hotel's maintenance problem. That is unacceptable at a resort of this caliber. Management eventually provided compensation, and I appreciate that they acknowledged the situation. However, I absolutely do not believe the compensation matched the severity of what we experienced. I didn't work all year and spend thousands of dollars bringing my family to Hawaii to spend a significant portion of our vacation calling guest services, dealing with leaks, worrying about hot water, and effectively helping manage Hilton's property. Money can be refunded. Vacation time with my children cannot. For the price and reputation of this resort, our experience fell dramatically below what any family should reasonably expect.

    Prince Waikiki - Piña colada

    Prince Waikiki

    (468 reviews)

    $$$

    Waikiki

    A new favorite hotel in Waikiki. The view is gorgeous, the amenities are top notch, and everything…read moreabout our experience made us feel as though we were expected to return some day, which we will. One of the important standards I look for in a hotel stay, is a focus on supporting locals. For me, if there's a Starbucks in the lobby, then I'm already disappointed. This hotel has one of my favorite local chain cafes, Honolulu Coffee Company. The only local café that has consistently made perfect crema foe decades. Starbucks baristas are not trained for this. The hotel also has restaurants with lots of local flavor. The sushi buffet is amazing but difficult to get a reservation on the weekends. 100 Sails also has a buffet though ordering ala cart seemed like the best choice for us. Best place to view the Friday fireworks. Our only disappointment was how much street noise we could hear throughout the night, even though we were on the 28th floor.

    We stayed at this establishment for 5 nights. It is located right next to Waikiki Beach and walking…read moredistance to Ala Moana mall. This hotel has two towers. We stayed at the Diamond Tower and since we requested to be on a high floor, we were given the 30th floor; which was great! The room was clean and spacious. It was unfortunate that rooms don't have balconies. Views were awesome. We had a rental car, so we had to pay the daily $45 parking fee for self-park. Staff do work slow though... there were times where we had to wait a long time for the front desk staff. Overall, we had a good time here at this Hotel.

    Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel - nice updated room.

    Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel

    (262 reviews)

    $$

    Waikiki

    This was a fantastic hotel. The location was awesome- just a block away from the beach. While it…read moreis a very touristy area with lots of restaurants and shops, it didn't feel crowded. The service was outstanding- especially Kristina! She saw that I was visiting with my son and she upgraded our room to have a view of the ocean. She also helped me with a couple of issues I had. All the staff was friendly and responsive to any questions. I will definitely be staying here again!

    I stayed at this outrigger property 2 nights from March 6, 2026-March 8, 2026…read more When I checked in I was informed since my stay was for 2 nights if I needed to have my room cleaned to let housekeeping know. Once my room became available I dropped off my luggage and then went directly to the beach. When I returned I did notice some areas of concern where the room was not very well cleaned. Instead of calling housekeeping I went directly downstairs to the front desk. Front desk personnel were busy as there were only 2 people assisting the long line of quests. I decided I'll just deal with the room uncleanliness later. Please be advised that I did take pictures. Once I checked out on Sunday, March 8th, I advised the front desk personnel my concerns. The manager Ira listened to my concerns as I showed her my pictures. She immediately apologized and ask that I email the pictures to their corporate office. Which I did once I arrived back to the mainland. In the room there's a finger or toenail clipping on the carpet between the console and couch. Also you can also see that portion of the carpet has not been vacuumed. The clothed bench in front of bed was extremely stained and filthy. So filthy that I covered the bench with a bath towel if I needed to sit down. Also the refrigerator was very dirty. I chose not to put any food items in the fridge because of this. Also the bottom of the toilet is stained with either fecal matter, urine or maybe it's rust. If so, clean it then use caulking. These are the concerns I have with room 403. Hopefully I'll be hearing from upper management in regards to my unpleasant stay in room 403. The best part of staying at this hotel was the show Auana which is located at this hotel. Needless to say I will not stay at this hotel again.

    Halekulani Hotel - Halekulani Gatehouse.

    Halekulani Hotel

    (505 reviews)

    $$$

    Waikiki

    I will never forget the way the Hawaiian breezes felt in my hair. And I will also never forget the…read moreoutstanding hospitality, accommodations and luxury of this gorgeous hotel. I love that it is in the heart of Waikiki, very walkable to shopping and nightlife should you want to leave the grounds of the resort. The nightly local music with hula under the sky is magical. Reservations for dinner, or grab a first come first serve cocktail table at 5 to watch the sunset! There is also nightly jazz in the bar. La Mer is a one of a kind French experience and Orchids is fantastic for any meal of the day. Just outside the hotel is a delightful oceanfront park where the hotel hosted yoga each day. A highlight for me. Great poolside service. The beach is small, so if you are looking to lounge on the beach, that's not really much of an option. This hotel is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World. So you know it has the highest standards. That brand has never steered me wrong. And the fact that it is not under a massive hotel chain umbrella means it can maintain its authentic individuality. Pro tip: if you have a late flight, there is a lounge where you can relax and prepare for your departure, as check out is 11am.

    Extremely rude and unprofessional service coming from one of the male bartenders…read more I was accosted while coming out of the restroom , with him frantically asking if I paid the tab, treating me like some sort of criminal. The restroom is in the restaurant area. I never once left the restaurant throughout the entire evening. I was simply on my way to pick up my drink from the seating area and then head to the bar to pay. He told me I was "going the wrong way" when the way I was going would have led to me to the bar... The way this team handles tabs in this bar is abysmal. Right when I sat down, I was attempting to give my bartender my credit card to start a tab. They refused to accept my card and said don't worry about it, and that they'll take it after I'm done. I explicitly told the bartender that I was going over to the lawn right next to the bar (still in the restaurant area) to get a better view of the musical performance, drink in hand. They said go ahead. Nobody should be treated like this

    Ka La'i Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts - Guest room bath

    Ka La'i Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts

    (43 reviews)

    $$$

    Waikiki

    TRANQUILITY! 4.8…read more We stayed here during the first half of our most recent trip to the island, mainly to compare it with another property/residence that we really like and wanted to make a direct comparison. We also used our American Express Platinum Hotel Credit benefit, and it was great that this hotel qualified for it. Ka Laʻi is one block from the beach, backing up to Fort DeRussy Park, a military reservation, and is surrounded by many shops and restaurants, especially along Luxury Row, which is a non-negotiable visit for us. There is so much aloha felt here, with the staff always greeting us with genuine smiles and a willingness to help. The hotel is quiet and soothing, perfect for a relaxing stay. We checked in seamlessly and were provided with cold, refreshing water upon our arrival. Our room was spacious and felt very cozy, with beige carpet and tile flooring, brown furniture, and dark cabinetry in the kitchen. In the seating area, there was a large full-size sofa, an upholstered side chair, and a coffee table. The long dresser and closet provided plenty of storage. A lovely welcome treat was left in our room: two Ka Laʻi reusable water bottles, Hawaiian semi-sweet chocolate, and Beach Brittle. These items were a very nice touch. If you feel inclined to enjoy more Beach Brittle, you can purchase it downstairs in the small shop next to the spa. The bathroom had a double-sink vanity with plenty of counter space, which is a must for me, a large soaking tub, and a wet shower area. It was a generously sized bathroom with plenty of room to move around. Our stay included a wonderful breakfast buffet at Inyō. There was an omelet station with a chef preparing made-to-order omelets, along with a variety of beautiful fresh fruit, hot and cold breakfast items, rice, and Asian-inspired bites. The infinity pool is located near the restaurant, Inyō. It's tiled in a beautiful blue that adds a nice contrast to the tan backdrop of the neighboring high-rise buildings. The pool is long and narrow, accented by a series of raised, tiled planter islands that provide a bit of privacy between guests. We were too busy to swim or enjoy the other amenities, but just walking around the grounds was incredibly relaxing. It's a very peaceful place to stay, unlike many of the larger hotel brands. The standout at this hotel was definitely the service. The staff always made eye contact, greeted us warmly, and either asked about or anticipated our needs. This is a hotel that is definitely worth returning to.

    This place is absolutely wonderful. It's a little pricey, but wow. It's everything you need for…read moreyour stay, beach supplies like chairs, umbrella, toys, etc. They also had beach towels and a foot rinse right outside their entrance. That came in clutch as the beach showers were out of service. The valet people were so kind and got to know their patrons immediately. There were also so many people on stand by for your every beck and call. I especially loved the cafe located on the 7th floor on the way to the pool that had a full espresso machine for your needs. Those ladies that worked there were the best!! They were always ready for my redundant questions. The pool was spectacular. We went swimming during the sunset and it was just the coolest spot. There were plenty of kids swimming when we were there, so we felt at home having a small child as well. The pool has sunscreen ready, cold water, and towels for your pool session. Even though it didn't have bells and whistles, my daughter still enjoyed the child friendly ledges. We got the one bedroom suite with the kitchen and living room. We had two balconies with a partial view and they were both gorgeous. It got a little loud at moments due to the proximity of the downtown Waikiki energy, people playing music loudly on scooters and ambulances, but it never woke us up or annoyed us. I felt spoiled here. I properly pampered and I am excited to have an opportunity to stay again. Kid approved, mommy approved.

    Kaimana Beach Hotel - hotels - Updated August 2026

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