How popular isInterContinental Wellington in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 10.1K branded searches for InterContinental Wellington in New Zealand which is up 81.1% over the last 11 months. InterContinental Wellington holds 19.4% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand wellington hotels and is ranked 2nd of 6 competitors for search popularity.
Rydges Wellington33.6%InterContinental Wellington19.4%
QT Wellington14%
Naumi Hotel Wellington11.8%
Bolton Hotel11.7%
Sofitel Wellington9.5%
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Which wellington hotels compete with InterContinental Wellington?
Share of Search by month for Rydges Wellington, InterContinental Wellington, QT Wellington, Naumi Hotel Wellington, Bolton Hotel, Sofitel Wellington. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Rydges Wellington | InterContinental Wellington | QT Wellington | Naumi Hotel Wellington | Bolton Hotel | Sofitel Wellington |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 33.4% | 10.9% | 13.6% | 14.7% | 15.5% | 11.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 28.1% | 11.1% | 13.7% | 14.4% | 18.3% | 14.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 30.7% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 12.9% | 16.2% | 15.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 31% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 13.3% | 17% | 12.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 29.9% | 11.7% | 13.9% | 12.7% | 19.4% | 12.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 29.2% | 13.9% | 14.2% | 14.9% | 15.7% | 12% |
| Apr 2026 | 28.8% | 13.5% | 16.5% | 14.3% | 15.3% | 11.6% |
| May 2026 | 30.8% | 14.3% | 15.2% | 13% | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.6% | 16.7% | 14.4% | 10.3% | 12.1% | 12% |
| Jul 2026 | 34% | 19.5% | 13.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 9.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 33.6% | 19.4% | 14% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 9.5% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 33.6% | 17.4K | -0.51% | -0.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 19.4% | 10.1K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14% | 7.3K | +1.5% | +0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.8% | 6.1K | +1.8% | +0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 11.7% | 6.1K | +2% | +0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 9.5% | 4.9K | +0.2% | 0 points |
33.6%
held 1st · 17.4K estimated branded searches · -0.51% vs prior month · -0.3 points
19.4%
held 2nd · 10.1K estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · -0.1 points
14%
held 3rd · 7.3K estimated branded searches · +1.5% vs prior month · +0.1 points
11.8%
held 4th · 6.1K estimated branded searches · +1.8% vs prior month · +0.2 points
11.7%
held 5th · 6.1K estimated branded searches · +2% vs prior month · +0.2 points
9.5%
held 6th · 4.9K estimated branded searches · +0.2% vs prior month · 0 points
Compare search popularity between InterContinental Wellington and its closest rivals
- InterContinental Wellington vs Rydges Wellington: compare search popularity
- InterContinental Wellington vs QT Wellington: compare search popularity
- InterContinental Wellington vs Naumi Hotel Wellington: compare search popularity
- InterContinental Wellington vs Bolton Hotel: compare search popularity
- InterContinental Wellington vs Sofitel Wellington: compare search popularity
- Compare InterContinental Wellington with any brand
How has branded search demand for InterContinental Wellington changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for InterContinental Wellington in New Zealand rose from 5.6K to 10.1K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, InterContinental Wellington’s estimated Share of Search among wellington hotels in New Zealand increased from 10.9% to 19.4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, InterContinental Wellington’s estimated Share of Search among wellington hotels in New Zealand peaked at 19.5% in July 2026 and was lowest at 10.9% in October 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, InterContinental Wellington rose from 6th to 2nd among wellington hotels in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand wellington hotels in August 2026?
4 changes
Sofitel Wellington’s estimated Share of Search among wellington hotels in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 12.8% to 9.5% in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for InterContinental Wellington in New Zealand rose 81.1% over 11 measured months, from 5.6K to 10.1K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Bolton Hotel in New Zealand fell 22.8% over 11 measured months, from 7.9K to 6.1K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Naumi Hotel Wellington in New Zealand fell 18.1% over 11 measured months, from 7.5K to 6.1K in August 2026.
How is InterContinental Wellington measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using InterContinental Wellington’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.
4 branded search terms
- intercontinental wellington pool
- intercontinentalwellington
- the intercontinental wellington
- the lobby lounge at intercontinental wellington
Who owns InterContinental Wellington?
InterContinental Wellington is owned by 
IHG. Brandwave also tracks IHG, 
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