Nika Island Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Kudafolhudhoo beachfront resort with spa and restaurant
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On the beach, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Aerial view
On the beach, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels
On the beach, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Steam room
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach towels
  • Beach bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Overwater Family Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • 110 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

Family Studio

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 11 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Beach Villa with Private Beach

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Day bed
  • 75 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Family Villa with Private Beach

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
2 bedrooms
  • 130 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Bidet
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Deluxe Beach Villa with Private Beach

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Day bed
  • 100 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Garden Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Overwater Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 75 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Villa with Private Beach

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
2 bedrooms
  • 110 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
North Ari Atoll, Kudafolhudhoo

What's nearby

  • Nika Island Resort & Spa - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ari Atoll - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Folhudhoo Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sunset Beach - 50 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Mathiveri Finolhu - 51 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 10 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Veli Restaurant
  • Coffee Village
  • ‪Happy Land Restaurant - ‬50 min drive
  • Farivalhu Restaurant
  • Madoogali Haruge Bar

About this property

Nika Island Resort & Spa

Located just 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from the airport, Nika Island Resort & Spa offers a shuttle during limited hours. Guests can indulge in deep-tissue massages at the spa, and international cuisine is served at Marco Polo Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include a beach bar, a fitness center, and a steam room.

All-inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Nika Island Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

Buffet meals, snacks, and beverages included
Meals and beverages at companion properties
Number or type of beverages limited at one or more venues

Activities and facilities/equipment

All non-motorized water sports are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Rowing/canoeing
Sailing
Snorkeling excursions
Surfing/body boarding
Windsurfing

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Volleyball

Languages

English, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 44 units
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 25 minutes away via seaplane. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 4 days before their expected arrival. Daily transfer service is offered by Maldivian Air Taxi between 6 AM and 3:30 PM. Guests arriving after 3:30 PM or scheduled for international flights departing before 9:30 AM are advised to book a local hotel room in Male until services resume.
  • The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–8:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Paddleboard on site

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Yoga classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Canoe
  • Parasailing
  • Motor boating
  • Snorkeling
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Shopping
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 1985
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • Designer stores on site
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Deck or patio

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Lotus Nika Spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.

Dining

Marco Polo Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Acqua Alta Bar - This bar overlooks the ocean. Open daily.
Coffee Shop - This beach coffee shop serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.00 per person, per night
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 160
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 80 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 160
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 80 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Floatplane transfer per adult: USD 435 (roundtrip)
  • Transfer service fee per child: USD 262 (roundtrip), from 2 to 11 years old
  • Resort fee: USD 12 per person, per night
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 390 per person, per stay
The additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 12.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 435 per person (roundtrip)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 150.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 100.0 per day
  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 2 and 11 costs USD 262 (roundtrip)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Nika Island
Nika Island Kudafolhudhoo
Nika Island Resort
Nika Island Resort Kudafolhudhoo
Nika Resort
Nika Island Hotel North Ari Atoll
Nika Island Resort Spa
Nika Island Resort Spa
Nika & Spa Kudafolhudhoo
Nika Island Resort & Spa Resort
Nika Island Resort & Spa Kudafolhudhoo
Nika Island Resort & Spa Resort Kudafolhudhoo

Frequently asked questions

Does Nika Island Resort & Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Nika Island Resort & Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Nika Island Resort & Spa?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Nika Island Resort & Spa?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Nika Island Resort & Spa.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Nika Island Resort & Spa?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The charge is USD 435 per person roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Nika Island Resort & Spa?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Nika Island Resort & Spa and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, parasailing, and water skiing. Additional recreation onsite includes volleyball and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a steam room and spa services. Nika Island Resort & Spa also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Nika Island Resort & Spa?
Yes, Marco Polo Restaurant offers alfresco dining, international cuisine, and ocean views.
Does Nika Island Resort & Spa have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a deck or patio.
What's the area around Nika Island Resort & Spa like?
Nika Island Resort & Spa is a short 1-minute walk from Ari Atoll and 5 minutes' walk from Folhudhoo Harbor.

Nika Island Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The resort strives to preserve the island environment - avoiding plastic, reducing waste, making its own water and supplies. An incredible local community works to make that possible. The vegetation is just magnificent. You can walk around and truly feel the wild nature above. The reef is the main reason we chose Nika and it exceeded our expectations. Nurse sharks, Black fins, turtles and all kinds of tropical fish populate the corals, you can snorkel around the island the be able to see them (also depending on the season). The daily food choice is nice and healthy: lots of fresh fish, Asian ingredients, pasta and a strong Italian footprint. Few bullet points: *The original villas are incredible, but they take much of the landscape and the public beach surface is limited *Some activities seem too expensive. If you really want guests to understand the ocean and its fragility, prices should be more competitive *Entertainment is very limited. Maybe you want to consider updating the evening sessions. The last thing guests wants to see at bar is a ppt - we read presentations all the time in our office! Maybe you could set these at different times of the day, based on guest interest. Evenings should be more Maldivian, more music, more fun *Sometimes prices show older tax. Lotus Spa also not transparent, with fees changing from a promo to the final price *Beach staff not responsive at times. We waited 3 days to try a kayak; every morning we had to search sunbed cushions ourselves.
Sergio, 8-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Giovanni, 6-night trip
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6/10 Good

Everything was over priced adding two different taxes to everything. The food was not great.
NAADIRA, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

5-night trip
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6/10 Good

Not what can be expected as a 5-star hotel resort
Pro- the beach and island are beautiful, fresh fruit and seafood available, staff are friendly and helpful. Con- too many mosquitoes and bugs outdoors, food were over cooked and taste was average, limited hot water, jacuzzi could not be used due to the old boiler system, any additional activities were expensive but not professional, meals included in half/ full board were not good so needed to pay extra to order from menu.
6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Overall we were quite satisfied with Nika Resort we rated it 4 out of 5. Most staff were friendly and the food was of high standard. PROS - Value for money, smaller more intimate resort with not too many guests, very accommodating as I have various dietary restrictions. Rooms in good condition. Also stunning views and amazing reefs. CONS - expensive food and tours. We had one tour booked to rashdoo reef and it was extremely choppy. Instead of cancelling/rescheduling the tour they still went ahead. On the tour we were trying to swim with strong currents and we had 3 poor swimmers (out of 5) in the tour which was hard. Because it was so windy and choppy the water was very murky and there were not that many fish. The most annoying thing was the staff made it out to be amazing without admitting the less than ideal conditions. Just another note the resort will charge you whenever they can (which is understandable) so just ask the staff if you are unsure. Examples are water with meals, tea and coffee from the bar. On our departure we also had to pay for our last buffet meal so if in doubt just ask. The staff members that are assets are the wait staff, Victor and the chefs they were extremely accommodating. However some of the tour staff and reception area staff were sometimes abrupt. Highly recommend this resort to anyone as we had an amazing experience. The villas are beautiful and the island is very scenic. We would go back if we had the opportunity. Well done Nika Resort
5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Vegetation, privacy, house reef, meals, ecology, access to owner
7-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

The beach vila was very dirty don’t book any beach vila water vila is okay because I tried both and for the beach vila it’s has too many Gecko and cockroach it comes from the window doors because it’s quite old building
7-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Incredible!
Incredible, idyllic resort. The reef surrounding the island is stunning and has an abundance of wildlife - black tip reef sharks, turtles, eagle rays, sting rays and thousands of fish are just some of the things we saw. The private beach was amazing and for many of the days of our stay we had two resident black tip reef sharks swimming in our bay! Amazing! The staff are very friendly and helpful, the food is delightful and plentiful and the trips to other reefs are expensive but totally worth it! The accommodation is beautifully built and decorated too. We will be back one day for sure!
5-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Such an amazing property. Great service! great rooms. Hospitality at its best.
2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

High quality resort with professional staff , the Manager ( Berna) is taking care of guests from the minute they arrive till end of stay . We will diffinately come back again and recommend to others :)
1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Aleksi, 8-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely location,beaches and staff.Ideal for privacy but lacked activities,shop was pretty expensive.
Tam, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The island and resort was beautiful, we have 3 young children and the family beach Villa was the perfect set up. It's often difficult to travel with children, but we couldn't have asked for a better place. We could be swimming at our private beach while the baby napped right inside as the baby monitor reached. The food was delicious and the staff very friendly and accommodating. Also, there was great snorkeling along the house reef. The meals are scheduled as follows: 9am breakfast, 2pm lunch, 9pm dinner. I wish I had known ahead of time as our kids are usually going to bed about 730, so we had some schedule adjusting to do. Also, the island time is 2 hours ahead of the official Maldivian time as an FYI. there are general bugs and ants around, which is to be expected on a tropical island, so don't be surprised when you see them, and they will come inside if you leave food out!
Kristin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel, stunning views with impeccable service
Was an amazing stay with picturesque views, only one word for them is WOW, Impeccable service, personal attention to every guest & attention to detailing sets them apart from any other hotel, whether it was chef customizing the indian dishes for us or whether it is free diving trainer who makes it easy for non-swimmers to go under water or whether hotel manager and reception staff receive & see off personally. Bruna manages the hotel as personal visitors visits their home not in a hotel. Keep up the good work guys!!
Omkar, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sublime experience, top level island and resort
The island is fantastic, the diving center team extraordinary, food simply excellent, rooms incredibly confortable. We have bee also lucky with the weather, and really didn't want to leave the resort anymore: you feel among friends, in a pieceful environment , with all you need and even more.
Marina, 7-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfection
Everything was perfect from the arrival till the departure. All staffs worried about your every move so u dont hav to worry about anything. accomodation is second to none and the place truly is a work of art
angelica, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Beautiful island but massively over priced
Staff were great, poor excursions,£700 for 4 hours fishing and didn't even fish, make sure you booked everything as there are lots of hidden items not included in the 15 thousand pound I paid for 2 adults and 2 kids for two weeks , very clique with Italians which is fine but don't expect to be included in much if your aren't Italian , our cleaner Ahmed and waiter Mohammed were fantastic and a credit to the resort ! The spa lady will drive you mad hustling for treatments which I found too much
terry, 13-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Island Paradise
Rooms & facilities are very clean & comfortable, the meals were excellent & the staff very friendly & helpful.
Malcolm, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very nice, secluded resort. Extremely relaxing.
Had a fantastic time here. Would like to visit again, this time with more friends.
3-night romance trip
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2/10 Poor

Great hotel BUT rude guest relations manager!
First of all, I want to say that all the staff that works there are amazingly kind and helpful. I'm giving a bad rating only for one person working there who doesn't fit for a 5 star resort. I'm talking about an old woman called Lucy, who is in charge of the checkins and excursions. She shouted after asking about the snorkelling trip that is included in the all inclusive package, it seems she was only interested in selling paid tours. After all, we didn't go to any excursion because we didn't felt welcome. She made us feel uncomfortable several times during our stay and finally we just opted to avoid her. You can find her in the bar next to the reception drinking sparkling wine, but if you want to have a peaceful holiday, I strongly recommend you also to avoid her. I am sad to see someone so unfriendly in a position that many people would dream of working on. Especially sad after seeing how kind and friendly the Maldivian people are. I am 100% sure that a Maldivian would do their job much better ensuring the stunning 5 star service of Maldives. Besides that, the resort is truly beautiful and we had a great time. I would still recommend this hotel to everybody. It's an old resort but the rooms are very well maintained, spacious and comfortable. We split our stay between water villa and beach villa, and we were very happy with that because both of them has its own charm. Overall, great integration of the luxury experience and nature.
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