Who Owns Finns Beach Club?

Finns Beach Club's environmental practices have come under significant scrutiny. In August 2026, the Badung Environmental and Sanitation Agency (DLHK) sealed a wastewater discharge pipe linked to Finns Beach Club after inspectors found treated wastewater flowing into a drainage channel leading toward Berawa Beach. The discovery followed complaints from residents about a foul smell near the beach.

Authorities confirmed that one of the pipes in the drainage system along Jalan Pantai Berawa originated from Finns Beach Club's wastewater treatment facility. The club's management acknowledged that the water flowing into the drainage system came from its on-site wastewater treatment plant (IPAL). However, DLHK determined that the disposal method did not comply with the environmental permits held by the business. The club's permits require treated wastewater to be reused for irrigation and directed into recharge wells rather than discharged into public drainage channels.

Authorities permanently sealed the wastewater discharge pipe with cement and issued a formal written warning giving Finns Beach Club 14 days to address the violation. If the business fails to comply, authorities may escalate to suspension or revocation of operating permits.

In December 2025, WALHI Bali (the Indonesian Forum for the Environment) formally objected to Finns Beach Club's planned expansion. The environmental group identified concerns about the project's reliance on deep groundwater extraction, with daily water demand projected at approximately 659 cubic meters per day. WALHI argued that this dependence on groundwater in an area already experiencing structural water deficit is dangerous. The group also raised concerns about coastal flooding, coastal abrasion, and tsunami risks at the Berawa site.

KEKAL Bali, an environmental advocacy group, also criticized the expansion's environmental impact assessment for failing to properly link the development to increased flood runoff and coastal changes. The groups urged the Bali Provincial Forestry and Environment Agency to reject the environmental documents and halt the expansion.

These incidents highlight the tension between Bali's tourism development and environmental sustainability. The island faces challenges including water scarcity, waste management, and coastal environmental degradation, all of which are exacerbated by tourism development.

Finns Beach Club has been featured in numerous travel and lifestyle publications as one of Bali's top beach clubs. The venue has been included in lists of best beach clubs in Bali by travel media including TripAdvisor, Time Out, and various travel blogs. The brand's social media presence has contributed to its recognition among international tourists.

The venue's design and beachfront location have been noted in hospitality industry publications. Finns Beach Club has hosted high-profile events and collaborations with international DJs and entertainment brands, contributing to its reputation as a premier beachfront destination in Bali.

Finns Beach Club has faced multiple controversies related to environmental compliance. In August 2026, Badung authorities sealed a wastewater pipe from the venue after finding treated wastewater being discharged into a drainage channel leading to Berawa Beach. The club received a formal warning and faces potential permit suspension if compliance issues are not resolved within 14 days.

In December 2025, WALHI Bali formally rejected the environmental impact assessment for Finns Beach Club's planned expansion. The environmental group cited the project's sole dependence on groundwater extraction (659 cubic meters per day) in an area under high water stress. KEKAL Bali also criticized the disaster risk analysis as inadequate, noting the site is prone to flooding, coastal abrasion, and tsunamis.

These controversies have raised broader questions about sustainable tourism in Bali and the environmental impact of beachfront development. The outcome of the wastewater violation and expansion proposal is being closely watched as a test case for Bali's commitment to environmental regulation in the tourism sector.