Sutjidra to Continue Lovina Beach Revitalisation, Adding Various Facilities
The Regent of Buleleng, I Nyoman Sutjidra, will continue the redevelopment of Lovina Beach in Kalibukbuk Village next year. The second phase of revitalisation will extend the pedestrian walkway eastwards whilst adding various public facilities for tourists and the local community.
Beyond extending the pedestrian walkway, open spaces, a children’s playground, sports areas and an all-in-one snack centre (pujasera) occupied by local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will also be built. According to Sutjidra, the second phase of development will complete the new face of Lovina Beach as an integrated tourist destination.
“This is only the first phase. Next year there will be a second phase. The pedestrian walkway will be extended eastwards, and the landscaping will be arranged. There will be open spaces for children, sports areas, places to relax, and there are also plans for a pujasera for Lovina’s MSMEs,” said Sutjidra at a press conference for the Lovina Festival 2026 on Wednesday (23/7/2026).
According to Sutjidra, the revitalisation of the Lovina Beach area has begun to show a positive impact on the tourism sector. A number of foreign tourists have even chosen to extend their stays after learning about the Lovina Festival 2026.
“There are guests who were supposed to check out tomorrow, but postponed by up to five days or even a week because they want to take part in the Lovina Festival. This is something to be cheerful about. It means Lovina is starting to attract attention,” said Sutjidra.
Sutjidra revealed that tourists’ response to the new look of Lovina Beach has been very positive. Many foreign tourists who have visited several times said they were astonished by the changes to the area, which is now better organised and more comfortable.
It is not only foreign tourists who are arriving; domestic tourists are also starting to come. According to Sutjidra, several coach groups who initially only wanted to enjoy the sunset ultimately decided to stay overnight at Lovina Beach and join the dolphin attractions.
“At first they only wanted to see the sunset, but they ended up staying in Lovina, then enjoyed the dolphin attractions before heading home. It means ground zero and Lovina are now becoming new magnets for increasing visits,” explained Sutjidra.
Sutjidra is optimistic that the continued redevelopment through the second phase will further drive economic growth for the community. In addition to increasing tourist visits, the project is expected to lift MSME incomes, hotel occupancy and hotel and restaurant tax (PHR) revenues.
“Right now hotels are fully booked until 31 July, and even Pemuteran is full. The impact is starting to be felt on PHR, with realisation already exceeding the target,” said Sutjidra.