Suzanne, Barbara, Diane,
Ken, Bill Jr, and Bill Sr.We have three generations living and working on Lions' Gate. Bill and Diane own and manage the B&B. Ken and Barbara (83 and 82 years young), Diane's parents, assist with the coffee, occasionally are substitute innsitters and help with staffing our phone lines when Diane is not available. Suzanne manages the farm and Bill, Jr. helps with the ever-ongoing farm construction/repair activities. We are a team effort!
We are a 10-acre working farm and Bed and Breakfast in south Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. We currently have 5 acres of coffee, and 5 acres of macadamia nuts, both of which we sell commercially.
In addition, we grow numerous tropical and subtropical fruits including papaya, guava, mango, pineapple, oranges, coconut, banana, jaboticaba, passion fruit, rambutan, longan, soursop, avocado, wi fruit, blood orange, Kau orange, tangelo, tangerine, ruby red grapefruit, lemon, lime, atemoya, jabon (Chinese grapefruit), cinnamon, clove, lychee, Dorsett apple, surinam cherry, plum and starfruit. These are grown for our personal and B&B enjoyment and are not sold commercially.
We also have many tropical decorative plants as well. Wander through our gardens of bromeliad, fascinating heliconias, several varieties of ginger, anthuriums, orchids, bird of paradise, plumerias, pointsettias, jasmine (pikake), bamboo, tube rose, many varieties of palm, ti, croton, angel trumpet flower, diffenbachia, scheleria, bougainvilla, gardenia, cycads, and hibiscus.
Coffee has been farmed at Lions Gate for over a century and we have on our site an old coffee mill (now converted to a home for Ken and Barb). We frequently find antique bottles and cultural relics that date back to the late 1800's. In addition there are rock mounds running from the mountain to the sea that were a part of the ancient Hawaiian farm system.
We give complimentary tours of the farm if you are in the Kona area and wish to see how your coffee and mac nuts are grown. Please call or email for an appointment. Or better yet, come stay with us at our B&B!!
Our Estate coffee is a mix of peaberry, extra fancy and fancy beans, in the arabica class. We only sell coffee grown and processed from our farm so we can be assured of the quality. This qualifies us as an Estate grower. Visit the Kona Coffee Council for more information on the Kona Estate program.
Coffee roasting is an art, and our roasters continuously pull samples of the bean during the process to ensure that the color and consistency match the desired roast. Contrary to common sense, a dark roast is lighter and less caffeinated than a medium roast. This is because the roasting process removes the bean's natural oils and acids, leaving a dark roast with a lighter flavor. Most coffee professionals recommend a medium roast for Kona as more bean, instead of roast, flavor comes through, but taste is highly subjective. Try your favorite today.
Our medium roast is a brown bean with a dry surface. The brewed coffee will be slightly stronger and more acidic than our dark roast but this roast highlights that smooth Kona flavor, and is never harsh or bitter. Preferred by those who like a "kick" to their coffee. Medium roast is also called "Full City" or "Vienna".
Our dark roast is a rich, black bean with a glossy sheen. The brewed coffee has a full-bodied smooth flavor with no aftertaste. The taste is unrivaled by any other varietal. This roast goes well as an after-dinner drink or for those who like to wake up with an excellently smooth and flavorful cup. This roast is also called "French" or "Espresso"
If you prefer to roast your own beans, we will gladly sell you green coffee. Our green is 100% Lion's Gate Estate Kona, as is all our coffee. Check our order form or contact us by phone.
We ship USPS Priority Mail for orders of one-pound or less or for orders to PO Boxes. Expect 3-5 days for your order to arrive. Orders of two pounds or more go via FedEx 2nd day air. We try to ship all orders within 24 hours (except for weekends when FedEx doesn't pick up).We will email you a confirmation when we ship your order.
We ship anywhere, contact us for rates to your country. Coffee and macadamia nuts do not usually require special Customs clearance, as they are "processed goods"; however, please check your specific country's rules.
You may reach us via the following options
Phone: toll free at (800) 955-2332 or (808) 328-2335
Email: innkeeper@coffeeofkona.com
Fax: (808) 328-2335
Kona is at GMT-10, or 2 to 3 (daylight savings time) hours behind Pacific Standard Time. We are a working farm, so please leave a message if your call catches us away from the phone. We will call you back promptly.We value your privacy as highly as our own. We will never sell, rent or otherwise disclose your personal information to anyone.
Have you had the B&B experience yet? We open our home to you and share the beauty of our farm. Click here for more information. Our B&B is inspected and approved by the Hawaii Island B&B Association.
A two-night minimum is required for reservations. We accept one-night stays, depending on availability. We offer discounts for stays of 7 nights or more. We ask a one-night deposit to hold your reservation (Visa/MC, personal check). Your deposit is fully refundable, less $15, for reservations cancelled with two-weeks notice.
Why is online booking more expensive?
Many guests notice that booking online incurs a higher nightly room rate. We apologize for this, but our online booking agent charges a steep commission that necessitates the higher rate. If you wish to receive the lower rate, please email us directly or call for a booking. We unfortunately cannot change the rate once you have booked online, unless your original reservation is cancelled.
Lions Gate is a non-smoking house but our decks and gardens provide ample retreats for our guests that smoke.
In addition to the B&B, we also have an oceanfront condominium at the Kona Surf and Racquet Club in Kailua-Kona available for rental. The two-bedroom, two-bath condo is fully equipped for all your vacation needs. The complex has a swimming pool and three lighted tennis courts. It is conveniently located close to shopping, snorkeling, golf and Kailua-Kona village. Contact us for daily (minimum 5 day bookings) weekly and monthly rates.
The state of Hawaii requires all vacation accommodations to add tax at a rate of 11.25% per stay. Please be aware of this additional expense.
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Lions' Gate Coffee & Macadamia Nut Farm
Lions' Gate Bed & Breakfast
P.O. Box 761, Honaunau, HI 96726
Phone 808-328-2335 or toll free 800-955-2332
Email innkeeper@coffeeofkona.com
Copyright 2003
