How popular isDistinction Dunedin in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 4K branded searches for Distinction Dunedin in New Zealand which is down 7.6% over the last 11 months. Distinction Dunedin holds 22.3% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand dunedin hotels and is ranked 3rd of 5 competitors for search popularity.
Fable Dunedin26.2%
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross22.7%
Distinction Dunedin22.3%
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin14.5%
Ebb Dunedin14.3%
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Which dunedin hotels compete with Distinction Dunedin?
Share of Search by month for Fable Dunedin, Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, Distinction Dunedin, Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin, Ebb Dunedin. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Fable Dunedin | Scenic Hotel Southern Cross | Distinction Dunedin | Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin | Ebb Dunedin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 22.4% | 22.5% | 23.3% | 17% | 14.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 20.2% | 28.7% | 22.7% | 15% | 13.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 19.2% | 28.1% | 22.2% | 15% | 15.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 18.6% | 26.7% | 21% | 17.2% | 16.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 15.7% | 26.7% | 25.2% | 17.1% | 15.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 17.6% | 24.4% | 23.7% | 19.2% | 15.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 19.4% | 27.9% | 22.1% | 17.4% | 13.2% |
| May 2026 | 20.2% | 23.7% | 23.6% | 18.1% | 14.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 21.4% | 21.4% | 24.2% | 15.7% | 17.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 20.4% | 27.1% | 21.8% | 14.4% | 16.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 26.2% | 22.7% | 22.3% | 14.5% | 14.3% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 3rd to 1st | 26.2% | 4.7K | +53.6% | +5.8 pointsmoved from 3rd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 22.7% | 4.1K | 0% | -4.4 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 22.3% | 4K | +22% | +0.5 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 14.5% | 2.6K | +20.8% | +0.2 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 14.3% | 2.6K | +4.5% | -2 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th |
26.2%
moved from 3rd to 1st · 4.7K estimated branded searches · +53.6% vs prior month · +5.8 points
22.7%
moved from 1st to 2nd · 4.1K estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · -4.4 points
22.3%
moved from 2nd to 3rd · 4K estimated branded searches · +22% vs prior month · +0.5 points
14.5%
moved from 5th to 4th · 2.6K estimated branded searches · +20.8% vs prior month · +0.2 points
14.3%
moved from 4th to 5th · 2.6K estimated branded searches · +4.5% vs prior month · -2 points
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How has branded search demand for Distinction Dunedin changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Distinction Dunedin in New Zealand fell from 4.3K to 4K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Distinction Dunedin’s estimated Share of Search among dunedin hotels in New Zealand decreased from 23.3% to 22.3%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Distinction Dunedin’s estimated Share of Search among dunedin hotels in New Zealand peaked at 25.2% in February 2026 and was lowest at 21% in January 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Distinction Dunedin fell from 1st to 3rd among dunedin hotels in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand dunedin hotels in August 2026?
4 changes

In August 2026, Fable Dunedin overtook Distinction Dunedin to take the highest estimated Share of Search among dunedin hotels in New Zealand, at 26.2%.

In August 2026, Scenic Hotel Southern Cross lost estimated Share of Search among dunedin hotels in New Zealand, from 27.1% to 22.7%.

In August 2026, Ebb Dunedin lost estimated Share of Search among dunedin hotels in New Zealand, from 16.3% to 14.3%.

In August 2026, Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin rose from 5th to 4th among dunedin hotels in New Zealand.
How is Distinction Dunedin measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Distinction Dunedin’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
3 branded search terms
- distinction dunedin
- distinction dunedin hotel liverpool street central dunedin dunedin
- the distinction dunedin
Who owns Distinction Dunedin?
Distinction Dunedin is owned by
Distinction Hotels. Brandwave also tracks Distinction Hotels,
Distinction Coachman Hotel,
Distinction Hamilton,
Distinction Palmerston North and
Distinction Whangarei, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.
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