We stayed there in February 2020. The location of the Plantation Hale complex is, in my opinion, perfect, as it is located in the middle of the island, so you can get to either sides of Kaua'i fairly quickly (depending on the infamous Kapa'a traffic...). The London Drugs drugstore is located next to the complex, as are some cute shops and restaurants (Coconut Marketplace), which is perfect if you don’t want to take your car all of the time.
However, unit D6 is in need of a major remodelling, as the carpets look old and worn. The couch is also not the most comfortable we've seen, but we didn’t use it much, except on Super Bowl Sunday 😉. The bath tub has seen better days, as have some kitchen cabinets that need new magnets to remain closed.
The king size bed was comfortable. As stated in the description, the unit is located close to the "highway" so you can hear the traffic (and the occasional sirens), but if you turn the A/C on, it’s not that bad.
There was a musty smell when we first arrived, but I guess it’s the case in the entire complex, as we’ve stayed there in 2018 (another unit in another building) and the same musty smell was present. I ended up purchasing a scented candle and it helped.
Joseph was really helpful and answered all of our questions in a timely manner. He was a great host!
Some of our favourite restaurants in Kapa’a are:
- Monico's (Mexican)
- Hukilau Lanai (exceptional Mai Tai 🍹)
- Paco's (Mexican)
- Kountry Kitchen (amazing breakfasts - the waffle with coconut syrup is just 😍)
- Eat Healthy (Vegan - great for breakfast and lunch)