Day spas and massage therapy in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In October 2026, Polynesian Spa was the most searched day spas and massage therapy in New Zealand, accounting for 60.2% of all searches among the six brands tracked by the Brandwave Brand Demand Index. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Polynesian Spa, Onsen Hot Pools and Chuan Spa showed up in every answer. Onsen Hot Pools was recommended most often, coming first in two out of three responses.
Polynesian SpaShare of searches 60.2%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Onsen Hot PoolsShare of searches 17.9%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
EndotaShare of searches 10%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Spring SpaShare of searches 7.9%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Body SanctumShare of searches 2.4%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top day spas and massage therapy in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions, Polynesian Spa, Onsen Hot Pools and Chuan Spa appeared every time. Onsen Hot Pools was recommended most often, coming first in two out of three answers. Chuan Spa was second, and Polynesian Spa was third. Endota, which ranked third in searches, was not mentioned at all.
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.
Polynesian Spa3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Onsen Hot Pools3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Chuan Spa3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Body Sanctum1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Endota0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Spring Spa0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which day spa should I book in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best day spas in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best day spa in New Zealand for massage therapy?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“day spas nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“massage therapy auckland”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which day spas and massage therapy do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each day spas and massage therapy by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six day spas and massage therapy we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Polynesian Spa, Onsen Hot Pools, Endota, Spring Spa, Body Sanctum. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Polynesian Spa | Onsen Hot Pools | Endota | Spring Spa | Body Sanctum | Chuan Spa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 60.8% | 18.2% | 8.7% | 8.1% | 2.2% | 2% |
| Dec 2025 | 66.9% | 13.4% | 8.6% | 7.3% | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 66.9% | 16.4% | 6.9% | 6% | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 66.8% | 16.3% | 7.5% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 60.2% | 18% | 9.3% | 8% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 62.8% | 18.8% | 8% | 6.8% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 51.7% | 23.1% | 11.4% | 8.4% | 2.3% | 3% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.3% | 31% | 10.8% | 7.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.6% | 21.8% | 7.5% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.3% | 24.2% | 9.5% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 58.1% | 21.2% | 8.9% | 7.6% | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Oct 2026 | 60.2% | 17.9% | 10% | 7.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 60.2% | 22.2K | 0% | +2.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 17.9% | 6.6K | -18.5% | -3.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 10% | 3.7K | +8.8% | +1.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.9% | 2.9K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.4% | 880 | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.6% | 590 | -18.1% | -0.3 points |
60.2%
Held 1st. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
17.9%
Held 2nd. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -3.3 points.
3.
Endota10%
Held 3rd. 3.7K estimated branded searches, +8.8% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
7.9%
Held 4th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
2.4%
Held 5th. 880 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
1.6%
Held 6th. 590 estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among day spas and massage therapy in New Zealand?
6 brands
In October 2026, Polynesian Spa was the most searched among day spas and massage therapy in New Zealand, with an estimated 22.2K branded searches, 60.2% of all searches for the six tracked by the Brandwave Brand Demand Index. Onsen Hot Pools is in 2nd place, 42.3 percentage points behind at 17.9%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60.8% → 60.2% | 66.9%Dec 2025 | 46.3%Jun 2026 | 1st | |
| 18.2% → 17.9% | 31%Jun 2026 | 13.4%Dec 2025 | 2nd | |
| 8.7% → 10% | 11.4%May 2026 | 6.9%Jan 2026 | 3rd | |
| 8.1% → 7.9% | 8.4%May 2026 | 5.9%Feb 2026 | 4th | |
| 2.2% → 2.4% | 3.2%Aug 2026 | 1.7%Apr 2026 | 5th | |
| 2% → 1.6% | 3%May 2026 | 1.6%Oct 2026 | 6th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Polynesian Spa’s share of searches among day spas and massage therapy in New Zealand decreased from 60.8% to 60.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Endota’s share of searches among day spas and massage therapy in New Zealand increased from 8.7% to 10%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Polynesian Spa’s share of searches among day spas and massage therapy in New Zealand peaked at 66.9% in December 2025 and was lowest at 46.3% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Onsen Hot Pools’ share of searches among day spas and massage therapy in New Zealand peaked at 31% in June 2026 and was lowest at 13.4% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Endota’s share of searches among day spas and massage therapy in New Zealand peaked at 11.4% in May 2026 and was lowest at 6.9% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Spring Spa’s share of searches among day spas and massage therapy in New Zealand peaked at 8.4% in May 2026 and was lowest at 5.9% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Body Sanctum’s share of searches among day spas and massage therapy in New Zealand peaked at 3.2% in August 2026 and was lowest at 1.7% in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Chuan Spa’s share of searches among day spas and massage therapy in New Zealand peaked at 3% in May 2026 and was lowest at 1.6% in October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Onsen Hot Pools, Spring Spa, Body Sanctum and Chuan Spa held steady: their share of searches among day spas and massage therapy in New Zealand each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand day spas and massage therapy in October 2026?
6 changes

In October 2026, Polynesian Spa gained share of searches among day spas and massage therapy in New Zealand, from 58.1% to 60.2%.

In October 2026, Endota gained share of searches among day spas and massage therapy in New Zealand, from 8.9% to 10%.

In October 2026, Onsen Hot Pools lost share of searches among day spas and massage therapy in New Zealand, from 21.2% to 17.9%.

Spring Spa’s share of searches among day spas and massage therapy in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 6.4% to 7.9% in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Chuan Spa in New Zealand fell 33% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 590 in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Body Sanctum in New Zealand fell 12% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 880 in October 2026.
How are branded searches counted for day spas and massage therapy?
7 search terms
Each brand's share of searches among day spas and massage therapy comes from the terms listed under its name. When people mostly search for a brand because of something else it sells, only the searches that name this product count here.
Polynesian Spa
1 branded search term
- polynesian spa
Onsen Hot Pools
1 branded search term
- onsen hot pools
Endota
2 branded search terms
- endota
- endota spa
Spring Spa
1 branded search term
- springspa
Body Sanctum
1 branded search term
- body sanctum
Chuan Spa
1 branded search term
- chuan spa
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