If someone you love is in CWM Hospital or one of Suva's private hospitals, a quiet, self-contained place to stay nearby makes long days much easier. Nakasi is about 15 km from central Suva on Kings Road, roughly 20 minutes' drive outside peak traffic, and close to the Nakasi and Valelevu health centres.
This guide covers Suva's main hospitals, how to get there from Nakasi and Nausori, and what helps families who are visiting a patient for several days or weeks.
CWM Hospital, Suva
The Colonial War Memorial (CWM) Hospital on Waimanu Road is Fiji's largest and oldest public hospital, opened in 1923. It is the national teaching hospital and the main referral centre for Fiji and the wider Pacific, with emergency, surgery, maternity, neonatal intensive care, paediatrics, mental health, radiology and laboratory services (Ministry of Health).
Australia is funding planning for a new national referral hospital, but as of early 2025 the project was still at the site-selection stage (GHD). For now, CWM remains the main public hospital.
Private hospitals in Suva
Oceania Hospitals, 120 Amy Street, Toorak. Opened in 2001 as Suva Private Hospital and renamed in 2019, it is one of the largest private hospitals in the South Pacific (Oceania Hospitals). Its visiting guide lists visiting hours of 6:30–7:00 am and 6:00–7:00 pm, with limits on visitor numbers (visiting guide).
Pacific Specialist Healthcare (PSH), Foster Road, Walu Bay. A specialist private hospital covering areas such as cardiology, neurosurgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, and urology (PSH).
Visiting rules change and differ by ward, so always check with the hospital before you go.
Health centres near Nakasi
Nakasi Health Centre, a government centre serving Narere, Makoi, Wainibuku and nearby communities (Fiji Government).
Valelevu Health Centre in Nasinu, one of the busiest in the Central Division, with a major upgrade announced in December 2025 (Fiji Sun).
Opening hours at health centres can change, so check with the Ministry of Health. In an emergency, call 911.
A quiet bedroom at the Garden Flat, for rest between hospital visits. Photo: SPACES Fiji.
Getting from Nakasi to the hospitals
By car: Nakasi to Suva is about 15.6 km, roughly 19 minutes by car with clear roads (Rome2rio). Allow longer at peak times, as Kings Road gets congested in the mornings and evenings.
By bus: buses run along Kings Road to the main bus station at the Suva Municipal Market. Fares are paid with a prepaid e-ticket card, sold at Vodafone outlets and bus stations (Fiji Guide).
By taxi: taxis run along the corridor. Agree the fare before you set off.
What helps when you are visiting a patient
Space for the family to take turns. Separate bedrooms let people sleep at different times around hospital shifts.
A real kitchen. Home-cooked meals for the family, and food to take in where the ward allows it.
Laundry. A washing machine and dryer for longer stays.
Parking. Easy coming and going at odd hours.
Quiet. A calm, green place to rest between visits. Read more in a quiet, green stay in Nakasi.
The full kitchen at the Garden Flat, for home-cooked meals. Photo: SPACES Fiji.
The Garden Flat at SPACES Fiji, Nakasi
The Garden Flat is a self-contained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment at 11 Buli Road, off Valili Road, in Nakasi, Nausori, with its own private entrance on its own level.
Sleeps up to 6, with a master bedroom and en-suite
Air-conditioning in every room, free Wi-Fi and a 65" smart TV
Full kitchen, dining table, and your own washing machine and dryer
Off-street parking for up to 5 vehicles
Self check-in from 3:00 pm, check-out by 10:00 am
Weekly and longer stays welcome: ask us about dates
Your own washer and dryer, handy for longer stays. Photo: SPACES Fiji.
Book direct for our best rate, or book the Garden Flat on Airbnb. For longer stays, email stay@spacesfiji.com or WhatsApp +679 970 9310.
Frequently asked questions
How far is CWM Hospital from Nakasi?
Nakasi is about 15 km from central Suva. The drive is roughly 20 minutes on clear roads and longer at peak times.
What are the visiting hours at Oceania Hospitals?
Its visiting guide lists 6:30–7:00 am and 6:00–7:00 pm. Check with the hospital before you go, as rules can change.
Is there a health centre near Nakasi?
Yes. Nakasi Health Centre serves Nakasi and nearby communities, and Valelevu Health Centre is in Nasinu. Check current opening hours with the Ministry of Health.
Can my family stay for several weeks?
Yes. The Garden Flat suits longer stays, with a full kitchen, laundry and parking. Contact us for weekly or monthly dates.
Photo credits
All photos: SPACES Fiji.
This guide is general information, not medical advice. Hospital details checked November 2026; always confirm with the hospital.
