The Balinese authorities are inspecting The Edge Hotel (Uluwatu).
According to the parliamentary commission, part of its 'iconic' facilities were built and are operated without the necessary permits. The hotel has been given until January 20, 2026, to rectify the situation, failing which measures such as sealing and demolishing the disputed structures could be taken.
Violations were reported by the special parliamentary commission of Bali (Regional People's Representative Council, DPRD) on spatial planning, assets, and permits (Pansus TRAP). Its secretary, I Dewa Nyoman Rai, stated that during the inspection on January 6, 2026, hotel representatives failed to provide the requested documents. Specifically, the commission claims the absence of:
- PKKPR — compliance with space usage (confirmation that the site complies with zoning and permitted land use);
- UKL-UPL — environmental documents package (management and monitoring of environmental impact).
The commission considers problematic the areas that partially extend beyond the cliff boundary. These locations have made The Edge one of the most 'Instagrammable' hotels in Uluwatu: it features the famous Oneeighty sky pool with a glass bottom, which extends about 6 meters beyond the cliff edge. According to Rai, such structures may require dismantling if violations are confirmed and the documents are not arranged. The Edge has been operating in Uluwatu since 2011. There are also concerns about the restaurant The Cave by Chef Ryan Clift, located inside a cave.
The provincial department of municipal control and public order protection (Satpol PP) has also joined the inspection. Its head, Dewa Nyoman Rai Dharmadi, stated that the operation of the site could theoretically be temporarily stopped, but first, the agency will request clarifications on permits on January 8, 2026, and then plans an on-site visit.
If you chose The Edge for specific 'Instagrammable' zones (primarily the cliffside pool and the restaurant), parts of the infrastructure might be temporarily unavailable, depending on the inspection results and whether the hotel manages to resolve the documentation issues by January 20.
In recent months, Bali's parliamentary commissions and municipal control have been increasingly checking sites suspected of zoning and permit violations, especially in sensitive coastal locations and cliffside areas.
If you want to ensure your business does not violate local laws and you have a full set of necessary documents, seek consultation from Legal Indonesia.
Source: travel.detik.com
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