Francesca’s is everything as advertised and more. Island Bay is an excellent location: stunning views, the start/finish of two superior Welly Walks, easy coastal walking to Sinclair Head and the seal colony, 2 dive shops, easy access to the quick bus ride to the CBD, and 10min to the airport. Francesca also goes above and beyond for breakfast, even cooking eggs to order and providing special diet options! Finally, you cannot beat the conversation. My whole trip to NZ was improved drastically by what I learned talking with Francesca and Dolf.