How popular isM Social Auckland?
In September 2026, people searched for M Social Auckland by name about 2,420 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 1.9% of all New Zealand Auckland hotel searches, placing M Social Auckland ninth out of ten hotels. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Auckland hotels, M Social Auckland appeared in two of the four answers and was the third most recommended of the ten.
M Social Auckland is the ninth most searched of 10 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
Cordis AucklandShare of searches 33.2%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Hotel BritomartShare of searches 14.8%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Park Hyatt AucklandShare of searches 14.8%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd- Novotel Auckland AirportShare of searches 11.8%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
M Social AucklandShare of searches 1.9%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top Auckland hotels in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, M Social Auckland was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. M Social Auckland is the third most recommended of the ten.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Hotel Britomart3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Park Hyatt Auckland3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
InterContinental Auckland2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Hotel DeBrett2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
M Social Auckland2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Cordis Auckland0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Novotel Auckland Airport0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Pullman Auckland0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
SkyCity Grand Hotel0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about Auckland hotels
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hotel should I book in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hotels in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hotel in Auckland, New Zealand for a city stay?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“auckland hotels”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“auckland airport hotel”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which Auckland hotels compete with M Social Auckland?
Share of searches by month for Cordis Auckland, Hotel Britomart, Park Hyatt Auckland, Novotel Auckland Airport, Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour, Pullman Auckland, InterContinental Auckland, Hotel DeBrett, M Social Auckland. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Cordis Auckland | Hotel Britomart | Park Hyatt Auckland | Novotel Auckland Airport | Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour | Pullman Auckland | InterContinental Auckland | Hotel DeBrett | M Social Auckland | SkyCity Grand Hotel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 35.8% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.8% | 8.5% | 7.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 34.8% | 14.4% | 15.7% | 12.5% | 8.3% | 5.9% | 3% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 32.3% | 13.3% | 17.7% | 11.5% | 9.4% | 6.7% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 35.9% | 13.9% | 13.3% | 12.8% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.4% | 14.7% | 13.9% | 13.5% | 11% | 6.4% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 35% | 14.3% | 15.6% | 12.4% | 8.3% | 6% | 3% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.4% | 13.9% | 14.5% | 14.1% | 9.4% | 6.7% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 31.6% | 13.6% | 14.7% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 8% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.7% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 15.1% | 8.2% | 7.2% | 3% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.8% | 11.1% | 15.4% | 13% | 8.7% | 7.6% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.8% | 11.5% | 17.1% | 12.3% | 10% | 6% | 3% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 33.2% | 14.8% | 14.8% | 11.8% | 9.6% | 6.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 33.2% | 42K | -18.2% | -1.6 points | |
| 2, moved from 4th to 2nd | 14.8% | 18.7K | +10.5% | +3.3 pointsmoved from 4th to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 14.8% | 18.7K | -25.6% | -2.3 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 11.8% | 14.9K | -18.1% | -0.5 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 9.6% | 12.1K | -18.2% | -0.5 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 6.8% | 8.7K | -2.6% | +0.8 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.8% | 3.6K | -18.2% | -0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 2.3% | 2.9K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 1.9% | 2.4K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 1.9% | 2.4K | 0% | +0.3 points |
33.2%
Held 1st. 42K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
14.8%
Moved from 4th to 2nd. 18.7K estimated branded searches, +10.5% vs prior month. Share +3.3 points.
14.8%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 18.7K estimated branded searches, -25.6% vs prior month. Share -2.3 points.
11.8%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 14.9K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
Held 5th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
6.8%
Held 6th. 8.7K estimated branded searches, -2.6% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
Held 7th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
2.3%
Held 8th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
1.9%
Held 9th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
1.9%
Held 10th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
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Every comparison with M Social Auckland
9 comparisons
- Cordis Auckland vs M Social Auckland
- Hotel Britomart vs M Social Auckland
- Hotel DeBrett vs M Social Auckland
- InterContinental Auckland vs M Social Auckland
- M Social Auckland vs Novotel Auckland Airport
- M Social Auckland vs Park Hyatt Auckland
- M Social Auckland vs Pullman Auckland
- M Social Auckland vs Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
- M Social Auckland vs SkyCity Grand Hotel
How has branded search demand for M Social Auckland changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for M Social Auckland in New Zealand held steady at 2.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, M Social Auckland’s share of searches among Auckland hotels in New Zealand held steady, from 1.7% to 1.9%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Auckland hotels in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Hotel Britomart overtook Park Hyatt Auckland and Novotel Auckland Airport to rank 2nd among Auckland hotels in New Zealand, with 14.8% of the searches.

In September 2026, Pullman Auckland gained share of searches among Auckland hotels in New Zealand, from 6% to 6.8%.

In September 2026, Park Hyatt Auckland lost share of searches among Auckland hotels in New Zealand, from 17.1% to 14.8%.

In September 2026, Cordis Auckland lost share of searches among Auckland hotels in New Zealand, from 34.8% to 33.2%.
In September 2026, Novotel Auckland Airport lost share of searches among Auckland hotels in New Zealand, from 12.3% to 11.8%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Hotel DeBrett in New Zealand fell 19.4% over 12 measured months, from 3.6K to 2.9K in September 2026.
How are M Social Auckland’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using M Social Auckland’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.
- m social auckland
- m social auckland parking
Who owns M Social Auckland?
M Social Auckland is owned by
Millennium Hotels. Brandwave also tracks Millennium Hotels,
Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North,
Copthorne Solway Park,
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin,
Millennium Hotel & Resort Manuels Taupō and
Millennium Hotel Rotorua, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.
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