How popular isDistinction Hamilton in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 4.4K branded searches for Distinction Hamilton in New Zealand which is down 18.5% over the last 11 months. Distinction Hamilton holds 13.5% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand hamilton hotels and accommodation and is ranked 2nd of 3 competitors for search popularity.
Novotel Hamilton Tainui78.8%
Distinction Hamilton13.5%
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton7.7%
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Which hamilton hotels and accommodation compete with Distinction Hamilton?
Share of Search by month for Novotel Hamilton Tainui, Distinction Hamilton, Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Novotel Hamilton Tainui | Distinction Hamilton | Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 72% | 17.8% | 10.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 77.5% | 13.2% | 9.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 81.7% | 9% | 9.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 80.9% | 9.3% | 9.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 76% | 13% | 11.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 74.9% | 16.1% | 9% |
| Apr 2026 | 71.9% | 17.8% | 10.3% |
| May 2026 | 73.9% | 15.4% | 10.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 73.3% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 78.8% | 13.4% | 7.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 78.8% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 78.8% | 25.8K | -0.23% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 13.5% | 4.4K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.7% | 2.5K | 0% | 0 points |
78.8%
held 1st · 25.8K estimated branded searches · -0.23% vs prior month · 0 points
13.5%
held 2nd · 4.4K estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · 0 points
held 3rd · 2.5K estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · 0 points
Compare search popularity between Distinction Hamilton and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Distinction Hamilton changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Distinction Hamilton in New Zealand fell from 5.4K to 4.4K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Distinction Hamilton’s estimated Share of Search among hamilton hotels and accommodation in New Zealand decreased from 17.8% to 13.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Distinction Hamilton’s estimated Share of Search among hamilton hotels and accommodation in New Zealand peaked at 18.2% in June 2026 and was lowest at 9% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand hamilton hotels and accommodation in August 2026?
3 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Novotel Hamilton Tainui in New Zealand rose 18% over 11 measured months, from 21.9K to 25.8K in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton in New Zealand fell 18.6% over 11 measured months, from 3.1K to 2.5K in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Distinction Hamilton in New Zealand fell 18.5% over 11 measured months, from 5.4K to 4.4K in August 2026.
How is Distinction Hamilton measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Distinction Hamilton’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.
2 branded search terms
- distinction hamilton
- distinction hotel hamilton reviews
Who owns Distinction Hamilton?
Distinction Hamilton is owned by
Distinction Hotels. Brandwave also tracks Distinction Hotels,
Distinction Coachman Hotel,
Distinction Dunedin,
Distinction Palmerston North and
Distinction Whangarei, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.
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