BADUNG, DEWATA.NEWS – Accumulating waste at Kuta Beach is beginning to affect nearby hotel operations, with management taking preventive measures to maintain guest comfort as environmental conditions worsen.
On Wednesday morning (April 22, 2026), pest control teams were seen spraying around waste piles near beachfront properties to reduce the spread of flies, which have increased due to organic waste, particularly coconut remnants.
A pest control worker, Gede Rai Eka, said he was assigned directly by hotel management in the area to handle the situation.
“We were instructed by the hotel management here. The spraying is focused around the waste piles because they attract flies that are now entering the hotel area,” he said.
He noted that flies have already spread into several parts of the hotel, including the lobby and basement areas.
Hotel representatives confirmed that the situation has the potential to disrupt guest experience, especially as many properties in the area promote beachfront views as a key attraction.
“It does affect guest comfort to some extent, especially since our hotel is very close to the beach and relies on it as a main attraction,” said Astri Pirawitnawati, Marketing Communication representative of a hotel near the site.
Despite the situation, no formal complaints have been reported by guests so far. The hotel has taken proactive steps, including regular pest control measures both inside and outside the premises.
“We are taking preventive actions to avoid complaints. So far, there have been no complaints regarding the waste at Kuta Beach,” she said.
Spraying is conducted routinely every three days within the hotel, with additional deployments now extended to surrounding outdoor areas to limit the spread of flies.
Hotel management also emphasized that the waste accumulation is not generated by their operations. Internal waste is managed through proper sorting of organic and inorganic materials, with efforts to reduce plastic use, including glass water bottles in guest rooms and composting organic waste.
“We have a designated vendor for our waste, so we can confirm that the waste outside is not from the hotel,” Astri added.
The hotel has coordinated with local beach management regarding the issue, while authorities are considering installing CCTV in public areas to identify individuals responsible for illegal dumping.
Local leaders from traditional villages in Kuta and Legian are involved in the initiative, aiming to improve monitoring and prevent further waste disposal in the area.
The situation highlights ongoing challenges in waste management at one of Bali’s most visited beaches, with direct implications for tourism operations and public hygiene.