Located to the spectacular Bukit Peninsula in Bali, Bingin Beach is a perfect place to relax in the lap of vast and endless ocean of Indonesia.
⚠️ Updated April 2026: Bingin Beach has changed significantly. On July 21, 2025, the Bali government demolished 48 businesses on the clifftop and beachfront — including most of the boutique hotels, warungs, and restaurants that made Bingin famous. The beach itself remains open and the surf is still world-class. But the landscape is completely different from what you’ll find in most other guides online. This article has been fully updated to reflect reality.
There is a version of Bali that most people never find. It’s not the one with the beach clubs, the infinity pools, or the crowded markets. It’s smaller, quieter, and harder to reach — literally. You have to park at the top of a cliff and walk down a steep set of stairs before the beach reveals itself.
That’s Bingin Beach. And for years, it was one of my favourite places in all of Bali.
I stayed there, watched the sun melt into the Indian Ocean from a balcony with nothing between me and the water, ate grilled fish on the sand by candlelight, and listened to surfers talk about the break over cold Bintangs. It was the Bali I had always been searching for.
In July 2025, much of what made it that way was demolished.
I want to tell you the full story: what happened, what Bingin looks like now, whether it’s still worth visiting (it is), and where you can actually stay in 2026. Most guides online haven’t been updated. This one has.
Bingin Beach at a Glance (2026)
| Location | Bukit Peninsula, Pecatu, South Bali |
| Distance from Airport | ~20 km (35–45 min by taxi) |
| Distance from Uluwatu Temple | 5 km |
| Best Time to Visit | May–October (dry season, best surf) |
| Entrance Fee | Free (parking: IDR 5,000 scooter / 10,000 car) |
| Stairs to beach | ~150–190 steps down from the cliff parking area |
| Current status | Beach open. Clifftop businesses mostly demolished. Quieter but still beautiful. |
What Happened to Bingin Beach?
Bingin Beach began as a surfer’s secret in the 1970s — a cluster of informal warungs and cheap guesthouses built by local families on the steep limestone cliff. Over five decades, it grew into one of Bali’s most beloved boutique destinations: intimate hotels with unobstructed ocean views, seafood restaurants on the sand, a community of surfers, artists, and travellers who kept coming back.
In June 2025, the Bali House of Representatives declared that the entire clifftop and beachfront settlement had been built illegally on state-owned land, violating spatial planning laws. On July 21, 2025, the Governor of Bali personally led a demolition team of over 500 workers to the site. By the end of July, 48 businesses — villas, hotels, homestays, restaurants, surf shops — had been torn down. By October 2025, the entire beachfront cliff had been cleared.
Among the businesses demolished were long-standing community names: Kelly’s Warung, Didi’s Place, Made’s Warung, Ombak Warung, and many others that had operated for decades. Lucky Fish, one of Bingin’s most famous seafood restaurants, was also caught in the demolition. The community fought back — legal challenges, a petition that gathered 15,000 signatures, protests with banners reading “Save Bingin” — but the demolition proceeded.
The Badung government has since allocated IDR 20 billion to redevelop the area, with plans for public facilities, a Kecak dance stage, and improved road access. As of April 2026, cleanup is still ongoing and new construction is not expected to begin until the second half of 2026 at the earliest.
It’s a complicated story — involving land rights, community livelihoods, and questions about who ultimately benefits from cleared coastal land in one of Bali’s most valuable surf locations. But this is where things stand right now.
Is Bingin Beach Still Worth Visiting in 2026?
Yes. The surf break hasn’t changed. The limestone cliffs haven’t changed. The sunset over the Indian Ocean hasn’t changed. The beach itself — small, gold-sanded, framed by dramatic cliff faces — is still there, and with fewer tourists it’s actually quieter and more natural-feeling than it was before.
What has changed is the experience around it. There are fewer food and drink options directly on the beach. The walk down the stairs, previously softened by signage and supporting businesses, is more raw now. The vibrant community energy that made Bingin feel alive is diminished, at least for now.
If you’re visiting Bali and love surf, sunsets, and unspoiled coastline — Bingin is still worth going to, either as a day trip or as a base using the clifftop hotels that survived (more on those below). If you were expecting the Bingin of five years ago — the boutique cliffside stays, the candlelit dinners on the sand, Lucky Fish at sunset — that version of Bingin is gone for now.
Come with honest expectations and you won’t be disappointed. The bones of the place — the wave, the cliff, the light — are extraordinary.
My Bingin: What It Was Like Before
I want to keep this part in because I think it matters. When I stayed in Bingin, I was searching for one thing: a room with an actual, unobstructed view of the ocean. Not “beachfront” with another building in the way. Not 500 metres from the water. An honest ocean view — from my bed, from my balcony, with nothing between me and the sea.
I found it. I woke up and could see the vast blue ocean right from my bed. I went to the balcony and to my right, a handful of people were sunbathing on the golden sand. To my left, a limestone cliff dropped straight into open water. The blue was almost unreal. I stayed there doing nothing of consequence for days and it was one of the best decisions I made on that trip.
That specific stay — that particular balcony — is gone now. But the beach it looked out over is still there. And that matters.
Bingin beach is also known as Pantai Bingin.
Surfing at Bingin Beach
Bingin’s left-hand reef break is one of the best in Bali — hollow, fast, and best at mid to high tide. It’s primarily an intermediate to advanced break. The reef is shallow and the waves carry real power, so beginners should head somewhere gentler (Thomas Beach or Kuta) first.
The best surf season is May to October, when easterly offshore winds create clean, consistent swell from the Indian Ocean. Even after the demolitions, surfboard rentals remain available on the beach for around IDR 60,000 (USD $4) for two hours — some local operators have continued trading from the clifftop area above.
Bingin is also a short ride from Uluwatu, Padang Padang, and Impossibles — three of Bali’s most legendary breaks. Staying in the Bingin area gives you easy access to all of them.
📌 Book: Surf Lessons near Bingin / Uluwatu
How is the Sunset in Bingin Beach?
Sunset is absolutely stunning in Bingin beach. The water becomes shallow in the evening. The weather starts to cool down after the entire day’s heat. That’s the time when I went down to the beach. The sky started to change its color as the sun set. It became yellow, red, crimson and some other kind of colors, I can’t explain. Even if you don’t stay there, you can come to Bingin beach to enjoy the sunset.
Where is Bingin Beach?
Bingin beach is located on the west coast of the Bukit peninsula of Bali in Indonesia. The area is named Pecatu.
- Bingin beach is only 5 Kilometers from the famous Uluwatu temple.
- Bingin beach is 12 Kilometers from Jimbaran beach.
- Bingin beach is about 24KM from Kuta.
- Bingin beach is 20 KM from the Bali Airport.
You can go to some small but beautiful beaches like Padang Padang beach from Bingin beach, they are close to each other.
How to go to Bingin Beach?
- How to go to Bingin beach from Denpasar Bali airport?
If you want to go to Bingin beach directly from the airport, take a Bluebird taxi from the airport. You will arrive there in 35 minutes.
- How to go to Bingin beach from Kuta?
From Kuta, it will take about one hour to reach Bingin beach. It’s always best to take a Bluebird taxi in Bali. It will save you money and give you convenience.
The taxi won’t be able to drop you at the Bingin beach directly. The road ends in a much higher place than the beach. You have to get down through narrow streets and stairs to the beach.
If you are not staying at Bingin beach, you can reach there by renting a scooter. You need to pay for parking at the top of the cliff.
Important: Getting Down to the Beach
⚠️ No vehicle reaches the sand. The road ends at a clifftop parking area. From there, you walk down approximately 150–190 steep stairs to reach the beach. Wear proper shoes — flip-flops on the descent are a bad idea. Going back up in the midday heat is harder than going down. Factor this into your plans, especially if you have luggage or mobility concerns.
Where to Stay Near Bingin Beach (2026 — Updated)
This is the section that matters most right now, because most guides still recommend hotels that no longer exist. Here is what is actually open and bookable in 2026.
The short version: the beachfront and clifftop accommodation directly on the Bingin escarpment has been demolished. What remains are hotels set slightly back from the cliff — still within walking distance of the beach (5–15 minutes), still with great access to the surf, and in some cases still with ocean views from higher ground. For clifftop ocean-view stays, the best options are now the luxury resorts further along the Uluwatu coast.
BoHo Bingin Beach — Best Mid-Range Stay, Confirmed Open ✅
BoHo is a proper boutique hotel set about a 5-minute walk from the beach — on higher ground, away from the demolition zone, and fully operational. Nineteen rooms with bohemian decor, a pool, a poolside bar, restaurant, and one of the friendliest staff teams in the area. Recent guests (late 2025, early 2026) consistently rate it highly. It’s the most reliable mid-range option in Bingin right now.
Average rate: around USD $60–$75/night. Worth every rupiah for the location and atmosphere.
Mule Malu Tropical Stay — Best Eco Boutique, Confirmed Open ✅
Mule Malu is an eco-focused boutique hotel about 700 metres from Bingin Beach — a 10-minute walk. Eleven rooms with open-air bathrooms, private terraces, and a beautiful saltwater pool. The on-site café (Café Mule Malu) serves Italian food and exceptional coffee — one of the genuinely good food options left in the area. Solar-heated water, plastic-free practices, and a calm, design-conscious atmosphere make this a standout for surfers and digital nomads.
Average rate: around USD $106/night.
📌 Book Mule Malu on Booking.com
Mu Bungalows — Clifftop Ocean Views, Confirmed Operating ✅
Mu is perched on the Bingin clifftop and still operating — eco-designed bungalows using natural and recycled materials, sea views, a pool with a sunset terrace, yoga, spa, and restaurant. It is one of the most atmospheric stays remaining in the area. Their own website is still active and accepting bookings. Given the demolitions nearby, I’d recommend verifying directly before booking, but as of early 2026 it appears to be operating normally.
For Ocean-View Luxury — Nearby Uluwatu Resorts ✅
If you want the clifftop ocean view experience that Bingin’s beachfront hotels used to provide but with confirmed availability, full amenities, and no demolition uncertainty, the luxury resorts along the Uluwatu coast are the answer. Both are about 10–15 minutes from Bingin by car and deliver an entirely different level of comfort and views.
Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort — dramatic clifftop position with panoramic Indian Ocean views, infinity pool, world-class spa. One of the best resort locations in all of Bali. 2.6 km from Bingin.
Radisson Blu Resort Bali Uluwatu — oceanfront luxury, multiple pools, excellent restaurant, reliable 5-star service. 2.4 km from Bingin.
💡 Tip: Until the Bingin area is fully rebuilt, booking directly at Agoda or Booking.com lets you check real-time availability, read the most current reviews, and cancel if needed. The situation on the ground is still changing.
Where to Eat Near Bingin Beach in 2026
This section has changed significantly. The famous beachfront restaurants — Lucky Fish, Kelly’s Warung, Bingin Ombak, Made’s Warung — are all gone. The candlelit tables on the sand, the BBQ fish at sunset, the Bintangs with your feet in the water — that specific experience is no longer available at Bingin itself.
What remains is a cluster of restaurants and cafés on the roads above the cliff — the Bingin village area — which has continued to develop independently of the beachfront demolitions. The food scene up top is actually quite good:
- Café Mule Malu — excellent Italian-Indonesian café attached to Mule Malu hotel. Best coffee in the area, good pizza, open all day.
- The Cashew Tree — a Bingin institution, still operating above the cliff. Healthy food, smoothie bowls, good coffee. A favourite with the surf and yoga crowd.
- Overhead — well-reviewed restaurant near BoHo Bingin, good for dinner.
- Alchemy Uluwatu — plant-based and raw food restaurant nearby, consistently praised.
- 360 Restaurant — panoramic views, international menu, on the clifftop road above Bingin.
For the full beachside seafood BBQ dinner experience that Bingin used to offer, the nearest alternative is now the restaurants along Jimbaran Beach — about 20 minutes away — which have their own famous version of grilled fish on the sand..
Is Bingin Beach Right for You in 2026?
Come to Bingin if you want to surf one of Bali’s best left-hand breaks, watch a genuinely breathtaking sunset, and experience a beach that feels rawer and more natural than almost anywhere else on the island right now.
Don’t come expecting the boutique-hotel-and-candlelit-dinner experience that made Bingin famous — that is gone for now, and it’s not clear when or if it will return in the same form. The government’s redevelopment plans are still vague, and construction isn’t expected to start until late 2026 at the earliest.
My honest take: Bingin is in a strange, transitional moment. The beach is more beautiful in some ways — cleaner, quieter, more natural. But the community soul that made it feel alive is damaged, and many local families lost their livelihoods in the process. Visit with that context in mind. Spend money in the village above, support the businesses that survived, and appreciate what’s there rather than mourning what isn’t.
The wave is still world-class. The sunset is still extraordinary. Go.
Explore Around Bingin — Nearby Beaches and Attractions
- Padang Padang Beach — just south of Bingin, crystal-clear water, small and beautiful.
- Balangan Beach — wider, less crowded, popular with longboarders and beginners.
- Uluwatu Temple — 5 km away, perched dramatically on a sea cliff. Go at sunset for the Kecak fire dance — one of Bali’s great experiences. Book here via Klook.
- Kelingking Beach, Nusa Penida — Bali’s most dramatic viewpoint, a day trip from the main island.
- Nusa Lembongan — laid-back island perfect for 2–3 days.
- Gili Air — if you want the beaches-and-ocean experience without Bali’s crowds.
📌 Book: Uluwatu Temple & Kecak Fire Dance Tour (GetYourGuide)
📌 Book: Airport Transfer in Bali (Klook)
Great pictures and information. Can’t wait to visit Bali sometime in the future.