How popular isDistinction Palmerston North in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 3K branded searches for Distinction Palmerston North in New Zealand which held steady over the last 11 months. Distinction Palmerston North holds 39.3% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand palmerston north hotels and accommodation and is ranked 1st of 3 competitors for search popularity.
Distinction Palmerston North39.3%
Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North39%
Distinction Coachman Hotel21.6%
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Which palmerston north hotels and accommodation compete with Distinction Palmerston North?
Share of Search by month for Distinction Palmerston North, Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North, Distinction Coachman Hotel. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Distinction Palmerston North | Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North | Distinction Coachman Hotel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 27.5% | 50.5% | 22% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.6% | 40% | 27.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.5% | 39.2% | 29.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.6% | 44.5% | 25.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 34% | 41.8% | 24.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.5% | 41.1% | 25.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 29.3% | 44.2% | 26.5% |
| May 2026 | 30.6% | 45.8% | 23.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.7% | 42.4% | 22.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.3% | 43.1% | 27.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.3% | 39% | 21.6% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 39.3% | 3K | +20.3% | +10 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 39% | 2.9K | -18.8% | -4.1 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 21.6% | 1.6K | -29.4% | -5.9 points |
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Distinction Palmerston North39.3%
moved from 2nd to 1st · 3K estimated branded searches · +20.3% vs prior month · +10 points
moved from 1st to 2nd · 2.9K estimated branded searches · -18.8% vs prior month · -4.1 points
21.6%
held 3rd · 1.6K estimated branded searches · -29.4% vs prior month · -5.9 points
Compare search popularity between Distinction Palmerston North and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Distinction Palmerston North changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Distinction Palmerston North in New Zealand held steady at 3K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Distinction Palmerston North’s estimated Share of Search among palmerston north hotels and accommodation in New Zealand increased from 27.5% to 39.3%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Distinction Palmerston North rose from 2nd to 1st among palmerston north hotels and accommodation in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand palmerston north hotels and accommodation in August 2026?
3 changes

In August 2026, Distinction Palmerston North overtook Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North to take the highest estimated Share of Search among palmerston north hotels and accommodation in New Zealand, at 39.3%.

In August 2026, Distinction Coachman Hotel lost estimated Share of Search among palmerston north hotels and accommodation in New Zealand, from 27.5% to 21.6%.

In August 2026, Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North lost estimated Share of Search among palmerston north hotels and accommodation in New Zealand, from 43.1% to 39%.
How is Distinction Palmerston North measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Distinction Palmerston North’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 hotel palmerston north parking
- distinction palmerston north
- the distinction palmerston north
Who owns Distinction Palmerston North?
Distinction Palmerston North is owned by
Distinction Hotels. Brandwave also tracks Distinction Hotels,
Distinction Coachman Hotel,
Distinction Dunedin,
Distinction Hamilton and
Distinction Whangarei, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.
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