Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows - USA
How a legacy Maui resort brought its glass back to brilliance — without replacement.
At a Glance
Location: Ka'anapali Beach, Maui
Property: Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows
Showers Restored: 450
Surface Area: 8,600 ft² (approx. 800 m²) of shower glass
Applicator: Perfectly Clear LLC
Products: EnduroShield Restoration + EnduroShield Glass Protection
The Iconic Escape That Needed a Subtle Refresh
Set on 11 hectares (approx. 27 acres) of oceanfront in Maui’s Ka'anapali Resort area, Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows has been welcoming guests since 1962. As one of the first resort properties on Ka'anapali Beach, it played a pivotal role in establishing the area as a premier vacation destination. Now owned by BlackSand Capital and managed by Highgate Hawai'i, this full-service resort seamlessly blends its storied past with modern amenities, offering guests a timeless Hawaiian experience.
The Problem You Can’t Wipe Away
Despite ongoing maintenance and attentive housekeeping, years of exposure to Maui’s unique environmental conditions — including mineral-rich water, salt air, and humidity — had caused the glass in the resort’s 450 showers to lose clarity.
This wasn’t due to neglect, but the result of minerals gradually embedding into the glass over time — creating a cloudy appearance that standard cleaning products simply couldn’t reverse.
Our team maintains a high standard of cleanliness, and the glass was being cleaned regularly — but it had become visibly weathered due to the environment. The decision to restore and protect it was about elevating the visual presentation.
— Nicholas Kuhns, General Manager, Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows
This subtle but significant difference between effort and outcome led to a clear solution: restore the glass to reflect the quality of care already in place and protect it to reduce unnecessary pressure on housekeeping.
Varying Conditions, One Solution
The Bungalows featured newer fixed shower panes, installed less than two years earlier, while the Tower bathrooms — fitted with pivot doors and fixed side panels — were around ten years old. Despite the high quality of the glass, both areas had begun to show visible signs of staining and etching. The island’s mineral-rich water, salt air, and humidity had gradually taken their toll, particularly on the older installations in the Tower.
Resort-Wide Execution
Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows engaged Perfectly Clear LLC to deliver EnduroShield’s restoration and protective treatment across more than 8,600 square feet (approx. 800 m²) of shower glass throughout the Tower and Bungalows.
Working methodically from room to room, the team used high-speed polishers and EnduroShield products to remove years of mineral build-up before hand-applying the protective coating to each restored surface. Access was coordinated around high occupancy periods to minimize disruption — allowing the project to progress smoothly within an active resort environment.
The improvements were immediate. Clarity returned. Maintenance became easier. And the refreshed presentation reinforced EnduroShield as the right solution — in both appearance and performance.
The Lasting Impact
By restoring and protecting over 8,600 ft² of glass, the resort was able to elevate presentation standards and reinforce the experience guests have come to expect — without the disruption or cost of replacement.
It’s a long-term, visually impactful solution that complements existing maintenance routines, particularly valuable in high-turnover environments where appearance and operational efficiency matter most.
Let’s Talk About Your Property
Whether your glass has weathered twenty years or two, EnduroShield offers a proven, low-disruption alternative to replacement. Our restoration and protective coating systems have helped properties like Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows extend the life of their glass, improving guest experiences and simplifying maintenance.
Contact us to learn how we can assist in preserving and protecting your property's glass surfaces.