I stayed at Plantana for the second time in December of 2003. Although Plantana gets five stars for location, unfortunately it gets just three for everything else. The complex sits on a gorgeous and expansive stretch of beach, away from the crowds. Most recently, my husband and I rented the one bedroom penthouse, in part because this unit has a large deck from which to take in the incredible views.
However, the deck was overgrown with foliage, which actually obstructed the view. We spent some time initially moving the large plants and trees, which were in heavy terracotta pots, so that we could see the ocean. We also threw away an open bag of potting soil crawling with bugs, cleaned the table and chairs using bleach, and sprayed the deck with Raid. Although we didn't expect to be performing manual labor on our vacation, we did enjoy sunset cocktails on our deck every night.
The condo itself has a view from every window. The bedroom was large and comfortable and the kitchen was invaluable. Overall, however, Plantana is getting a little run down. The furniture seems old and the kitchen outdated. You can't beat the location and the views, but the property needs some sprucing up (which we did notice a lot of the other units were in the process of doing).










