A Comfortable Base While You Visit
Visiting Family in Hawera?
When someone you love is in care, having a quiet, comfortable place nearby makes all the difference. The Furlong is minutes from Hawera's rest homes and hospital — so you can focus on what matters.
A Practical, Comfortable Stay
Visiting a loved one in aged care or hospital often means staying for several days — sometimes at short notice. The Furlong gives you a self-contained room with everything you need, without the stress of long commutes or overpriced hotels.
Close to everything
All Hawera care facilities are a 5–10 minute drive away. Eltham and Pātea rest homes are within 25 minutes.
Your own kitchenette
Microwave, fridge, toaster and kettle in every room. Reheat meals, make tea between visits — eat on your own schedule.
Multi-night rates
Discounted rates for stays of three nights or more. Call us to discuss — we understand these visits don't always have fixed dates.
Quiet & private
22 ground-floor studio rooms, each with its own entrance. Heat pumps for year-round comfort. Free WiFi to stay in touch with family.
Free parking at your door
Off-street parking right outside your room. No meters, no time limits, no stress.
Flexible check-in
We know plans change. Call ahead and we'll do our best to work around your schedule.
Housekeeping on request (may incur a charge on discounted stays).
Nearby Care Facilities
The Furlong is centrally located in Hawera with easy access to all local rest homes, the hospital and aged care facilities across South Taranaki.
Annie Brydon Lifecare & Village
Rest home, hospital & retirement village
71 Glover Road, Hawera · 71 beds
Trinity Hospital & Rest Home
Dementia, rest home, geriatric & medical care
47–61 Puriri Street, Hawera · 78 beds
Hawera Hospital
Public hospital (Taranaki DHB)
Hunter Street, Hawera
Eltham Care Rest Home
Rest home & dementia care
54 Maata Road, Eltham
Te Mahana Pātea District Rest Home
Rest home
Pātea
Common Questions
What accommodation is near Hawera rest homes?
The Furlong Motel is on SH3 in Hawera, within 5–10 minutes of Annie Brydon Lifecare, Trinity Hospital & Rest Home, and Hawera Hospital. All 22 studio rooms include a kitchenette, free WiFi and free parking.
Do you offer multi-night or weekly rates for family visitors?
Yes. We offer discounted rates for stays of three nights or more. Call reception on 06 278 5136 or email reception@thefurlong.co.nz to discuss your dates.
How far is The Furlong from Hawera Hospital?
Hawera Hospital on Hunter Street is approximately 5 minutes by car from The Furlong Motel.
Is there parking at The Furlong?
Yes, free off-street parking is available right outside your room.
We're Here When You Need Us
Call us any time to talk through your stay. We understand that visits like these don't always come with fixed plans — we'll make it easy.