As there are limited hotel options close to the airport, we stayed at the Hilton Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa in Waikiki. While it is some distance away from the airport, all aircraft departing on runway 8 make an immediate right turn after take off and fly along the coast. From the hotel, rooms on higher floors can provide a partial view of the airfield through the other buildings so ground movements can be seen from here but do require a telescope or binoculars to see clearly. The hotel provides easy access to the beach and is close to other attractions. We had a tour of Pearl Harbor which picked up from the hotel. The helicopter tours from HNL also fly along the coast, close to the hotel as well as frequent movements from Wheeler Army Airfield (HHI).
