Nakasi and the wider Nasinu–Nausori area have grown fast, and more homes now look out at other homes, roads and rooftops. The Garden Flat at SPACES Fiji sits among trees and garden, beside a natural creek, yet only minutes from the shops, markets and function halls along Kings Road. It is a calm, green base in the middle of a busy, growing area.
This guide looks at how the Suva–Nausori corridor is changing, what research says about green views, stress and rest, and why that matters when you are travelling for a wedding, a hospital visit or a long trip home.
Arriving at 11 Buli Road: palms, lawn and garden, a few minutes from Kings Road. Photo: SPACES Fiji.
The Suva–Nausori corridor is growing up
Nasinu had 92,043 residents at the 2017 census, and its land area is the largest of any municipality in Fiji, according to Wikipedia's Nasinu entry. The Nausori urban area grew from 47,604 to 57,882 people between the 2007 and 2017 censuses, a rise of about a fifth, according to City Population's Fiji census tables.
On the ground you can see it. Nakasi now has shopping complexes, supermarkets, fast food, banks, a busy market and several function halls within a short drive. It feels like a town in everything but name. For families and visitors, that is good news: almost everything you need is close by.
The other side of growth
Growth also brings more traffic, more noise, more concrete and fewer trees. Many newer houses and flats look straight at the next building. None of that is unique to Fiji. It is what happens to growing towns everywhere.
Researchers have studied how this affects people. A study in Nature by Lederbogen and colleagues (2011) found that people living in cities showed a stronger response to social stress in the amygdala, a part of the brain linked to emotion, than people living in rural areas, as reported by ScienceDaily. The same report notes that earlier studies linked city living with higher rates of anxiety and mood disorders.
That does not mean towns are bad for you. It means that a little green space, and a quiet place to rest, are worth having when life around you is busy.
The view from the rear terrace: palms and ferns instead of neighbouring walls. Photo: SPACES Fiji.
What research says about green views and calm
A window onto trees. In a well-known study in Science, Roger Ulrich (1984) compared surgery patients whose hospital windows looked at trees with patients whose windows faced a brick wall. The tree-view group went home slightly sooner (7.96 days compared with 8.70), received fewer negative notes from nurses, and needed fewer strong painkillers. (PubMed record)
Soft fascination. Psychologist Stephen Kaplan's attention restoration theory (1995) suggests that the focused attention we use all day gets tired, and that natural scenes such as moving leaves, clouds or water hold our attention gently, giving the mind a chance to recover.
Two hours a week. A study of 19,806 people in England, published in Scientific Reports (White and colleagues, 2019), found that people who spent at least 120 minutes a week in nature were more likely to report good health and high wellbeing. (Read the study)
The World Health Organization reviewed the evidence in Urban Green Spaces and Health (2016) and concluded that green space in towns can support mental and physical health, including by helping people relax and recover from stress.
These studies show links and patterns, not cures. Still, the message is consistent: being able to see and spend time around green, living things helps most of us feel calmer.
A bedroom window onto palms, much like the tree view in Ulrich’s study. Photo: SPACES Fiji.
Why it matters when you are travelling
Visitors to Nausori and Nakasi are rarely here to sit still. You might be in the middle of a three-day wedding, visiting someone in hospital, catching an early flight or catching up with family you have not seen for years. Days are full and often loud. Coming back in the evening to somewhere quiet, uncluttered and green helps you sleep better and start the next day fresh.
If you are here for a wedding, see our guide to function halls near Nakasi and Nausori. Flying out early? Read where to stay near Nausori Airport.
The Garden Flat: convenience without the concrete
The Garden Flat is a self-contained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment at 11 Buli Road, off Valili Road, in Nakasi, Nausori. It has its own private entrance on its own level.
Green on every side. The property is surrounded by trees, palms and garden, with a natural creek along the rear boundary. The rear terrace overlooks the creek and greenery rather than neighbouring walls.
Simple, calm interiors. Soft neutral colours, natural wood and plenty of open floor space. Stylish, but easy on the senses after a long day.
Room to breathe. Sleeps up to 6, with a spacious living area, a dining table for the whole family and a full kitchen.
Everything close by. Supermarkets, Nakasi Market, takeaways, banks and function halls are a short drive away along Kings Road.
Easy stays. Air-conditioning in every room, free Wi-Fi, a washing machine and dryer, off-street parking for up to 5 vehicles and self check-in from 3:00 pm (check-out by 10:00 am).
Simple and spacious: room for the whole family without visual clutter. Photo: SPACES Fiji.
Book direct for our best rate, or book the Garden Flat on Airbnb. Questions? Email stay@spacesfiji.com or WhatsApp +679 970 9310.
Soft light and neutral tones for a proper night’s rest. Photo: SPACES Fiji.
Simple ways to feel calmer on any trip
Start the day outside. Take your morning tea or coffee where you can see trees or sky.
Give your eyes a green break. A few minutes looking at plants or moving leaves between busy plans can help you reset.
Let daylight in. Open the curtains in the morning and keep evenings softly lit.
Put the phone down for a while. Even a short screen-free break gives your attention a rest.
Add up your green time. Short moments count. The 2019 study found that several short visits worked as well as one long one.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nakasi a busy area?
Nakasi has grown into a busy hub on the Suva–Nausori corridor, with shops, markets, fast food and function halls. The Garden Flat is on a residential street off Valili Road, surrounded by trees and garden.
How far is the Garden Flat from shops?
Supermarkets, Nakasi Market, takeaways and banks along Kings Road are a short drive away.
Is the Garden Flat good for families?
Yes. It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious living and dining area, a full kitchen, laundry and parking for up to 5 vehicles, and sleeps up to 6.
Is there outdoor space?
Yes. There is a rear terrace with a small table and chairs overlooking the creek and greenery, and a garden at the front of the property.
Sources
Ulrich, R. S. (1984). View through a window may influence recovery from surgery. Science, 224, 420–421. PubMed
Kaplan, S. (1995). The restorative benefits of nature: toward an integrative framework. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 15, 169–182.
White, M. P. et al. (2019). Spending at least 120 minutes a week in nature is associated with good health and wellbeing. Scientific Reports, 9, 7730. Nature.com
Lederbogen, F. et al. (2011). City living and urban upbringing affect neural social stress processing in humans. Nature, 474, 498–501. Nature.com
World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe (2016). Urban Green Spaces and Health: A Review of Evidence.
Population figures: Nasinu, Wikipedia; City Population, Fiji (Fiji Bureau of Statistics census data).
All photos: SPACES Fiji.
This article is general information, not medical advice. Information checked October 2026.
