Demolition Of Tourist Favourite Hangouts In Bali’s Bingin Beach Begins 

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Officials have confirmed that government-mandated demolitions of more than 40 buildings and businesses on Bali’s Bingin Beach will commence on July 21st.

Dozens of businesses were issued demolition notices in the last two months and were given time to make adjustments in accordance with building regulations. 

Bali’s civil police unit, the Satpol PP, informed the media that the results of an investigation revealed that more than 40 buildings in the Bingin Beach area were violating spatial planning laws and building regulations.

After weeks of back-and-forth negotiations with businesses attempting to halt the demolition orders, the Badung Regency Government has drawn a line in the sand, and demolition work will begin on Monday, 21st July. 

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The final demolition warnings have been announced by the Pamong Praja Police Unit of the Satpol PP Badung, who sent a letter to a number of building owners on Wednesday, 16th July. That letter was then followed up on the demolition warrant of the Regent of Badung No: 600.1.15.2/14831/SETDA/SAT.POL.PP, dated July 15, 2025, responding to a letter from the Bali Provincial Government.

Speaking to reporters, the Head of the Badung PP Police, I Gusti Agung Ketut Suryanegara, explained, “It is true that we have received a warrant for the demolition of the violating building at Bingin Beach. We immediately sent a notification letter to the owners of the building in question, stating that the demolition will begin on July 21, 2025, and continue until it is completed.”

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Uluwatu’s Bingin Beach is one of the most famous beaches in Bali and one of the most popular with the surf community. Surfers from around the world, but especially Australia, have been visiting Bingin Beach since the late 1970s, and many of the Bali community, both local and foreign, have been sharing their devastation at the demolition orders online. 

Despite public outcries, leaders are steadfast that the buildings must go. Speaking separately, the Regent of Badung Adi Arnawa emphasized that his teams are ready to follow up on every recommendation issued by the Bali Provincial Government as a result of the Satpol PP-led investigation. He shared his hopes that there would be no further protests or backlash against the demolition orders. 

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Regent Arnawa noted, “Our community in Pecatu is very aware that they carry out activities on the land. So I hope no one comes to say this and that, pretending to be a savior, to be a hero. People are aware when building on land that does not belong to them, so it is natural for them to leave the land.”

The Head of Investigation, Ida Bagus Ratu, told reporters that the demolition notices have been issued by letter, via posters, and updates sent directly to each business owner on WhatsApp. He told reporters, “We did this notification in various ways, in order to minimize the reason for ignorance during the execution process.”

One Bingin Beach business owner, who wished to remain anonymous, told reporters, “In the past, this place was only a place for fishermen’s activities.”

“When tourists start to come, we slowly expand. Building at Bingin Beach is certainly not an easy thing. In addition to extra effort, the cost is not small.”

He added, “If we are considered wrong because we occupy the country’s land, then where is the country when everything has been running for over 30 years? Why is it done? Why is it that only the public is required to obey the rules? Why is the government itself negligent? We hope the government will provide a solution.”

Of the 45 buildings issued with demolition notices, there are villas, homestays, restaurants, and other tourist facilities. The violations included violations of spatial planning rules, living environment laws, as well as alleged encroachment on state land.