For a stay of a few weeks or months near Suva, a furnished apartment in Nakasi or Nausori gives you more space, a full kitchen and laundry, and quieter streets than the city centre, about 15 km from Suva along Kings Road. It suits project work, family visits, relocation and long hospital stays.
This guide covers what to look for in a long stay, visitor permit basics, everyday shopping and transport around Nakasi, and how the Garden Flat works for monthly stays.
Who stays long-term near Suva
Contractors and consultants on government, donor or NGO projects.
People relocating to Fiji while they look for a rental.
Families visiting from overseas for several weeks. See coming home to Fiji.
Families supporting a patient through treatment in Suva. See staying near CWM and Suva's hospitals.
What matters on a long stay
A real kitchen. Eating out every night gets tiring. A stove, fridge and dining table make it feel like home.
Your own laundry. A washing machine and dryer in the apartment, not a laundromat.
Air-conditioning and reliable Wi-Fi for sleeping well and working remotely.
Parking if you hire or buy a car.
Quiet. A residential street and some green outlook. Read a quiet, green stay in Nakasi.
Shops and transport nearby for daily life without a long drive.
A full kitchen makes a long stay feel like home. Photo: SPACES Fiji.
Visitor permits for longer stays
Visitors from many countries get a visitor permit on arrival for up to four months. It can be extended by two months, to a maximum of six months, through Fiji Immigration (Fiji Pocket Guide). You need a return or onward ticket, a passport valid for at least six months after you leave, and enough funds for your stay. Check the current rules with Fiji Immigration before you travel. Working in Fiji needs a work permit.
Your own washer and dryer, no laundromat needed. Photo: SPACES Fiji.
Everyday life in Nakasi
Groceries: CJS Supermarket at the corner of Kings Road and Nakasi Road (Fiji Times), plus other supermarkets, food courts and takeaways along the main road.
Fresh produce: the 140-stall Nakasi Market (Fijivillage), and the larger markets in Suva and Nausori.
Services: Nakasi has a police station and post office (Wikipedia), with more shops and services along Kings Road.
Buses: Nasese Buses, Nairs Transport and George Transport run to Suva, and Island Buses to Nausori (Wikipedia). Fares are paid with a prepaid e-ticket card (Fiji Guide).
Taxis: three taxi stands on the main road (Wikipedia).
Phone and internet: Vodafone and Digicel sell prepaid SIMs. Bring your passport to register (Fiji Pocket Guide).
The Garden Flat has its own private entrance. Photo: SPACES Fiji.
The Garden Flat for monthly stays
The Garden Flat at SPACES Fiji is a self-contained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment at 11 Buli Road, off Valili Road, in Nakasi, Nausori, about 5 km from Nausori town, with its own private entrance on its own level.
Fully furnished, with a master bedroom and en-suite and two more bedrooms
Full kitchen with a gas stove, fridge and microwave, and a dining table
Your own washing machine and dryer, plus an iron and ironing board
Air-conditioning in every room, free Wi-Fi and a 65" smart TV
Off-street parking for up to 5 vehicles
Self check-in from 3:00 pm, with local hosts on hand
For weekly and monthly dates, ask us for a long-stay rate. Email stay@spacesfiji.com or WhatsApp +679 970 9310. You can also book direct or book on Airbnb.
Frequently asked questions
Can I rent a furnished apartment near Suva by the month?
Yes. The Garden Flat in Nakasi, Nausori takes weekly and monthly stays. Contact us for long-stay rates.
How long can I stay in Fiji as a visitor?
Usually up to four months on arrival, with one extension of two months to a maximum of six months. Confirm with Fiji Immigration.
Is Nakasi a good place to live short-term?
Nakasi has supermarkets, a market, a police station and buses to Suva and Nausori, with quieter residential streets off the main road.
Is there a washing machine for long stays?
Yes. The Garden Flat has its own washing machine and dryer.
Photo credits
All photos: SPACES Fiji.
Visitor permit rules change. Always check with Fiji Immigration. Information checked November 2026.
