Kaikoura hotels and accommodation in New Zealand:Which brands are most popular in search?
In August 2026, Sudima Kaikoura was the most searched among kaikoura hotels and accommodation in New Zealand, with an estimated 3K branded searches and 78.6% estimated Share of Search within this set.
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Compare hotels and serviced accommodation travellers can book for a stay in Kaikoura, New Zealand. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Sudima Kaikoura, Kaikoura White Morph, Kaikoura Boutique Hotel. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Sudima Kaikoura | Kaikoura White Morph | Kaikoura Boutique Hotel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 62.4% | 22.7% | 14.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 54% | 27% | 19% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.4% | 21.6% | 13% |
| Jan 2026 | 61.3% | 21.1% | 17.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.4% | 25.3% | 19.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 60% | 23.1% | 16.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 62.9% | 18.1% | 19% |
| May 2026 | 77.1% | 12.3% | 10.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 83.5% | 9% | 7.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 81.6% | 12.2% | 6.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 78.6% | 12.8% | 8.6% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — |
This month’s ranking, August 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 78.6% | 3K | 0% | -3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 12.8% | 490 | +8.9% | +0.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 8.6% | 330 | +43.5% | +2.4 points |
78.6%
held 1st · 3K estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · -3 points
12.8%
held 2nd · 490 estimated branded searches · +8.9% vs prior month · +0.6 points
8.6%
held 3rd · 330 estimated branded searches · +43.5% vs prior month · +2.4 points
Compare search popularity between leading brands
Which brand is most popular in search among kaikoura hotels and accommodation in New Zealand?
3 brands
In August 2026, Sudima Kaikoura was the most searched among kaikoura hotels and accommodation in New Zealand, with an estimated 3K branded searches and 78.6% estimated Share of Search within this set. Kaikoura White Morph is in 2nd place, 65.9 percentage points behind at 12.8% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sudima Kaikoura | 62.4% → 78.6% | 83.5%Jun 2026 | 54%Nov 2025 | 1st |
 Kaikoura White Morph | 22.7% → 12.8% | 27%Nov 2025 | 9%Jun 2026 | 2nd |
 Kaikoura Boutique Hotel | 14.9% → 8.6% | 19.3%Feb 2026 | 6.2%Jul 2026 | 3rd |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Sudima Kaikoura’s estimated Share of Search among kaikoura hotels and accommodation in New Zealand increased from 62.4% to 78.6%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Kaikoura White Morph’s estimated Share of Search among kaikoura hotels and accommodation in New Zealand decreased from 22.7% to 12.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Kaikoura Boutique Hotel’s estimated Share of Search among kaikoura hotels and accommodation in New Zealand decreased from 14.9% to 8.6%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Sudima Kaikoura’s estimated Share of Search among kaikoura hotels and accommodation in New Zealand peaked at 83.5% in June 2026 and was lowest at 54% in November 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Kaikoura White Morph’s estimated Share of Search among kaikoura hotels and accommodation in New Zealand peaked at 27% in November 2025 and was lowest at 9% in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Kaikoura Boutique Hotel’s estimated Share of Search among kaikoura hotels and accommodation in New Zealand peaked at 19.3% in February 2026 and was lowest at 6.2% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand kaikoura hotels and accommodation in August 2026?
3 changes
In August 2026, Kaikoura Boutique Hotel gained estimated Share of Search among kaikoura hotels and accommodation in New Zealand, from 6.2% to 8.6%.
In August 2026, Kaikoura White Morph gained estimated Share of Search among kaikoura hotels and accommodation in New Zealand, from 12.2% to 12.8%.
In August 2026, Sudima Kaikoura lost estimated Share of Search among kaikoura hotels and accommodation in New Zealand, from 81.6% to 78.6%.
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