Stay in the Suva CBD if your days are in town, in Nasinu if you need the middle of the corridor, and in Nausori or Nakasi if you are flying from Nausori Airport or want more space for your money. All three sit along the same 20 km stretch of Kings Road, so the right choice depends on where you need to be each morning.
This guide compares the three areas, what is in each, how far apart they are and how traffic affects your plans, then shows where the Garden Flat at SPACES Fiji fits in.
The Suva–Nausori corridor at a glance
Suva city: about 94,000 people at the 2017 census, Fiji's capital and main business centre (Wikipedia).
Nasinu: 92,043 people in 2017 and the largest municipality in Fiji by land area, more than twice the size of Suva (Wikipedia).
Nausori: about 58,000 people in 2017, on the Rewa River, home of Nausori International Airport (City Population).
Nakasi: about 15 km from Suva and 5 km from Nausori, within the Nausori town area. Its old name, "9½ Miles", comes from its distance from Suva along Kings Road (Wikipedia).
Suva CBD: best for business days in town
The capital holds Government Buildings, Parliament on Ratu Sukuna Road, Albert Park, the harbour and Kings Wharf, plus diplomatic missions and regional offices. The Suva Municipal Market on Usher Street is one of the biggest produce markets in the South Pacific, open Monday to Friday 6 am to 6 pm and Saturday 6 am to 4:30 pm (Fiji Traveller). USP's main campus is at Laucala Bay.
Good for: meetings in town, short business trips, walking to restaurants. Trade-offs: hotel rooms rather than whole apartments, paid parking, and a long drive to Nausori Airport for early flights.
Suva city centre. Photo: "Suva, Fiji 06" by Maksym Kozlenko, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Nasinu: the middle of the corridor
Nasinu takes in suburbs such as Laucala Beach Estate, Valelevu, Nadera, Caubati, Kinoya, Makoi and Narere. It is home to FNU's main campus and the head offices of the LTA, the Water Authority of Fiji and the Housing Authority (Wikipedia).
Good for: FNU visits, appointments at government agencies, staying between Suva and Nausori. Trade-offs: fewer short-stay options, and Kings Road traffic in both directions at peak times.
Nasinu from the air. Photo: "Part of Nasinu" by Jaejay77, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Nausori and Nakasi: best for flights, families and space
Nausori is the airport town, with a market and bus terminal that opened in 2015 and the Rewa Bridge linking it towards Suva (Wikipedia). Nakasi is one of Nausori's two main business areas, with supermarkets, takeaways, banks, function halls and Nakasi Market.
Good for: early Fiji Link or Northern Air flights, weddings and family events on this side of the corridor, groups who want a whole house, guests with cars. Trade-offs: about 15 km to central Suva, so allow time for meetings in town.
Nausori town. Photo: "Nausori Town" by Felix Colatanavanua, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Traffic: plan around the peaks
The Fiji Roads Authority has said the Suva–Nausori corridor "continues to suffer from severe congestion during peak hours", and named hotspots such as the Makoi lights and the Wainibuku roundabout (Fijivillage, 2025). In practice that means:
Going into Suva: leave before the morning rush or after it, and allow extra time.
Flying from Nausori: staying on the Nausori side keeps you clear of the worst of the commute.
Evenings: heading out of Suva after about 5 pm is the slowest part of the day.
Distances are short: Suva to the airport is about 23 km, roughly 45 minutes (Wikipedia), but the time depends heavily on traffic.
Which area should you choose?
Two-day business trip, all meetings in town: Suva CBD.
Visiting FNU or a Nasinu office: Nasinu or Nakasi.
Early domestic flight, or landing late from the islands: Nausori or Nakasi.
Family of four to six, a wedding, or a long stay: a whole apartment in Nakasi or Nausori, with a kitchen, laundry and parking.
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, plus 2 spaces at the front
Self check-in from 3:00 pm, check-out by 10:00 am
The open-plan living area at the Garden Flat in Nakasi. 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.
More local guides: staying near Nausori Airport and a quiet, green stay in Nakasi.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nausori far from Suva?
Nausori town is about 19 km from Suva and the airport about 23 km. Nakasi is about 15 km from Suva. Travel time depends mostly on traffic.
Is Nakasi part of Suva?
No. Nakasi is in the Nausori town area, between Nasinu and Nausori on Kings Road. It is part of the wider Suva urban corridor.
Where should I stay for an early flight from Nausori Airport?
Stay in Nausori or Nakasi. You avoid the cross-town drive from Suva and the morning traffic on Kings Road.
Where can a large family stay near Suva?
A whole apartment usually works better than several hotel rooms. The Garden Flat in Nakasi sleeps up to 6 with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and parking for up to 5 cars.
Photo credits
Suva city centre: "Suva, Fiji 06" by Maksym Kozlenko, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Resized.
Nasinu: "Part of Nasinu" by Jaejay77, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Resized.
Nausori town: "Nausori Town" by Felix Colatanavanua, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Resized.
Garden Flat photos: SPACES Fiji.
Population figures are from the 2017 census as reported by the sources linked. Information checked November 2026.
