I stayed here with my husband for a week in late April/early May 2014. Overall, our stay was great! I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because of the cons listed below.

PROS:
-Most of the condo was recently renovated.
-The condo is clean and comfortable for a reasonable price. Good value!
-We were looking for a good home base from which to explore Kauai, and this condo was perfect for that. (Plantation Hale is not really one of those resorts where you check in and never leave until your flight home. Which is fine because, as beautiful as Kauai is, you’ll definitely want to explore it.)
-We liked the location in Kapaa, which is somewhat centrally located, so it’s relatively easy to access the north shore, the south shore, and the Waimea Canyon area. It’s also close to some good restaurants and grocery stores.
-The location of this unit within Plantation Hale is also great. It’s on the ocean side, which means a better view and quieter than the side abutting a fairly busy street.

CONS:
-We had an issue with the air conditioner not blowing cold air. If you have the same issue, contact the owner--she is willing to fix the problem promptly.
-It’s fair to say there’s an ocean view from the condo, but it’s a distant ocean view.
-The shower was not part of the renovations. It’s serviceable but not great.
-The bed is probably just fine for most sleepers, but if you’re used to high-quality mattresses at home, you might find this mattress disappointing. It is a king-sized bed, though, which is nice.