Joseph's and Mala's place in Plantation Hale Suites was the setting for a delightful staycation on Kauai. It's a spacious 1-bedroom with full kitchen, living/dining area, bathroom and bedroom, well-situated next to the Coconut Marketplace and the Island Country Market and Long's for your every day needs and deli food, gourmet coffee drinks or souvenirs.
I chose Kapa'a as a home base to easily access Lihue, Poipu, Koloa and Waimea to the South and West, and Princeville, Kilauea, Anini Beach and Kalihiwai Bay to the East as well as Wailua and historic Kapa'a town with shops and restaurants. (Unfortunately Hanalei on the northshore is still closed from the floods and may reopen in June 2019.) The unit in Kapa'a is also not far from an easy and scenic bike path along the Lydgate / Wailua Beach area.
The place itself was furnished with everything you need from silverware, stemware and pots/pans to travel brochures for some ideas during your stay, high speed Wi-Fi, large lanai, comfortable air conditioning and ceiling fans for those warm tropical nights, and 2 flat screen TVs. The check-in process was super easy and convenient, and there is free parking. I love the comfortable King sized bed and strong water pressure the shower which made for a relaxing night's sleep.
Amenities at Plantation Hale include several heated pools, hot tubs and shuffle boards, and there is access within minutes by foot to the beach nearby.
Joseph and Mala are both very responsive and hospitable hosts. They will accommodate you as best as they can. Just let them know what you need! Thank you for everything, Joe and Mala! 🌞