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title: "Nelson hotels and accommodation in New Zealand: Which brands are most popular in search?"
description: "Compare hotels and serviced accommodation travellers can book for a stay in Nelson, New Zealand. Share of Search among Rutherford Hotel Nelson, The Hotel Nelson, Grand Arden Monaco Nelson and Harbourside Nelson, the nelson hotels and accommodation Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. 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."
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# Nelson hotels and accommodation in New Zealand: Which brands are most popular in search?

Compare hotels and serviced accommodation travellers can book for a stay in Nelson, New Zealand. Share of Search among Rutherford Hotel Nelson, The Hotel Nelson, Grand Arden Monaco Nelson and Harbourside Nelson, the nelson hotels and accommodation Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. 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.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: Nelson hotels and accommodation
- **Market**: New Zealand
- **Brands compared**: 4
- **Month measured**: Aug 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: Rutherford Hotel Nelson, 47.7%

## Which brand is most popular in search among nelson hotels and accommodation in New Zealand?

- In August 2026, Rutherford Hotel Nelson was the most searched among nelson hotels and accommodation in New Zealand, with an estimated 3K branded searches and 47.7% estimated Share of Search within this set.
- The Hotel Nelson is in 2nd place, 17.2 percentage points behind at 30.5% Share of Search.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Rutherford Hotel Nelson’s estimated Share of Search among nelson hotels and accommodation in New Zealand increased from 46.3% to 47.7%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, The Hotel Nelson’s estimated Share of Search among nelson hotels and accommodation in New Zealand decreased from 32.8% to 30.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Grand Arden Monaco Nelson’s estimated Share of Search among nelson hotels and accommodation in New Zealand decreased from 15.5% to 14.2%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Harbourside Nelson’s estimated Share of Search among nelson hotels and accommodation in New Zealand increased from 5.4% to 7.7%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Rutherford Hotel Nelson’s estimated Share of Search among nelson hotels and accommodation in New Zealand peaked at 49.6% in June 2026 and was lowest at 42.9% in January 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, The Hotel Nelson’s estimated Share of Search among nelson hotels and accommodation in New Zealand peaked at 36.9% in November 2025 and was lowest at 28% in March 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Grand Arden Monaco Nelson’s estimated Share of Search among nelson hotels and accommodation in New Zealand peaked at 17.3% in January 2026 and was lowest at 11.3% in December 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Harbourside Nelson’s estimated Share of Search among nelson hotels and accommodation in New Zealand peaked at 10.1% in January 2026 and was lowest at 5.4% in October 2025.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [Rutherford Hotel Nelson vs The Hotel Nelson: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/rutherford-hotel-nelson-vs-the-hotel-nelson): 47.7% against 30.5% Share of Search.
- [Rutherford Hotel Nelson vs Grand Arden Monaco Nelson: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/grand-arden-monaco-nelson-vs-rutherford-hotel-nelson): 47.7% against 14.2% Share of Search.
- [Rutherford Hotel Nelson vs Harbourside Nelson: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/harbourside-nelson-vs-rutherford-hotel-nelson): 47.7% against 7.7% Share of Search.
- [The Hotel Nelson vs Grand Arden Monaco Nelson: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/grand-arden-monaco-nelson-vs-the-hotel-nelson): 30.5% against 14.2% Share of Search.
- [The Hotel Nelson vs Harbourside Nelson: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/harbourside-nelson-vs-the-hotel-nelson): 30.5% against 7.7% Share of Search.
- [Grand Arden Monaco Nelson vs Harbourside Nelson: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/grand-arden-monaco-nelson-vs-harbourside-nelson): 14.2% against 7.7% Share of Search.

## How did search popularity change for New Zealand nelson hotels and accommodation in August 2026?

- In August 2026, Grand Arden Monaco Nelson gained estimated Share of Search among nelson hotels and accommodation in New Zealand, from 12.9% to 14.2%.
- In August 2026, Harbourside Nelson gained estimated Share of Search among nelson hotels and accommodation in New Zealand, from 6.4% to 7.7%.
- In August 2026, Rutherford Hotel Nelson lost estimated Share of Search among nelson hotels and accommodation in New Zealand, from 49.3% to 47.7%.
- In August 2026, The Hotel Nelson lost estimated Share of Search among nelson hotels and accommodation in New Zealand, from 31.5% to 30.5%.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Rutherford Hotel Nelson | 47.7% | 3K | 0.0% | Rutherford Hotel Nelson |
| 2 | The Hotel Nelson | 30.5% | 1.9K | 0.0% | The Hotel Nelson |
| 3 | Grand Arden Monaco Nelson | 14.2% | 890 | +14.1% | Grand Arden Monaco Nelson |
| 4 | Harbourside Nelson | 7.7% | 480 | +23.1% | Harbourside Nelson |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | Rutherford Hotel Nelson | 4.1K | 46.3% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | The Hotel Nelson | 2.9K | 32.8% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | Grand Arden Monaco Nelson | 1.4K | 15.5% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | Harbourside Nelson | 480 | 5.4% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Rutherford Hotel Nelson | 4.3K | 44.5% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | The Hotel Nelson | 3.6K | 36.9% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | Grand Arden Monaco Nelson | 1.2K | 12.5% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Harbourside Nelson | 590 | 6% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Rutherford Hotel Nelson | 5.1K | 47.9% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | The Hotel Nelson | 3.6K | 34% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | Grand Arden Monaco Nelson | 1.2K | 11.3% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | Harbourside Nelson | 720 | 6.8% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Rutherford Hotel Nelson | 4.2K | 42.9% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | The Hotel Nelson | 2.9K | 29.6% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | Grand Arden Monaco Nelson | 1.7K | 17.3% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | Harbourside Nelson | 1K | 10.1% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Rutherford Hotel Nelson | 4.3K | 44.1% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | The Hotel Nelson | 2.9K | 30.1% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | Grand Arden Monaco Nelson | 1.6K | 16.7% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | Harbourside Nelson | 880 | 9.1% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | Rutherford Hotel Nelson | 5K | 48.5% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | The Hotel Nelson | 2.9K | 28% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | Grand Arden Monaco Nelson | 1.6K | 15% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Harbourside Nelson | 880 | 8.5% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | Rutherford Hotel Nelson | 3K | 43.3% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | The Hotel Nelson | 2.4K | 35.3% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | Grand Arden Monaco Nelson | 980 | 14.4% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Harbourside Nelson | 480 | 7% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Rutherford Hotel Nelson | 3.1K | 49.5% | 1 |
| May 2026 | The Hotel Nelson | 1.9K | 30.4% | 2 |
| May 2026 | Grand Arden Monaco Nelson | 780 | 12.4% | 3 |
| May 2026 | Harbourside Nelson | 480 | 7.6% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Rutherford Hotel Nelson | 3K | 49.6% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | The Hotel Nelson | 1.9K | 32.1% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | Grand Arden Monaco Nelson | 700 | 11.8% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | Harbourside Nelson | 390 | 6.6% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | Rutherford Hotel Nelson | 3K | 49.3% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | The Hotel Nelson | 1.9K | 31.5% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | Grand Arden Monaco Nelson | 780 | 12.9% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Harbourside Nelson | 390 | 6.4% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | Rutherford Hotel Nelson | 3K | 47.7% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | The Hotel Nelson | 1.9K | 30.5% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | Grand Arden Monaco Nelson | 890 | 14.2% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | Harbourside Nelson | 480 | 7.7% | 4 |
| Sep 2026 | Grand Arden Monaco Nelson | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Harbourside Nelson | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Rutherford Hotel Nelson | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | The Hotel Nelson | — | — | — |

## What is being compared

- **Grand Arden Monaco Nelson**: Measured on the search terms “grand arden monaco”, “grand arden monaco nelson”, “monaco nelson” and “monaco resort nelson”, summed into one figure.
- **Harbourside Nelson**: Measured on the search term “harbourside nelson”.
- **Rutherford Hotel Nelson**: Measured on the search terms “rutherford hotel”, “rutherford hotel accommodation”, “rutherford hotel nelson”, “rutherford hotel nelson a heritage hotel”, “rutherford hotel nelson nelson” and “the rutherford hotel”, summed into one figure.
- **The Hotel Nelson**: Measured on the search terms “the hotel nelson”, “the hotel nelson hotel” and “the hotel nelson nelson”, summed into one figure.

- [Grand Arden Monaco Nelson](/demand/nz/brands/grand-arden-monaco-nelson)
- [Harbourside Nelson](/demand/nz/brands/harbourside-nelson)
- [Rutherford Hotel Nelson](/demand/nz/brands/rutherford-hotel-nelson)
- [The Hotel Nelson](/demand/nz/brands/the-hotel-nelson)

## Methodology

- [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among nelson hotels and accommodation in New Zealand?

In August 2026, Rutherford Hotel Nelson was the most searched among nelson hotels and accommodation in New Zealand, with an estimated 3K branded searches and 47.7% estimated Share of Search within this set.

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