Palmerston north hotels and accommodation in New Zealand:Which brands are most popular in search?
Distinction Palmerston North and Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North share the highest estimated Share of Search among palmerston north hotels and accommodation in New Zealand, at 39.3% and 39% in August 2026.
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Compare hotels and serviced accommodation travellers can book for a stay in Palmerston North, 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 Distinction Palmerston North, Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North, Distinction Coachman Hotel. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Distinction Palmerston North | Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North | Distinction Coachman Hotel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 27.5% | 50.5% | 22% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.6% | 40% | 27.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.5% | 39.2% | 29.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.6% | 44.5% | 25.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 34% | 41.8% | 24.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.5% | 41.1% | 25.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 29.3% | 44.2% | 26.5% |
| May 2026 | 30.6% | 45.8% | 23.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.7% | 42.4% | 22.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.3% | 43.1% | 27.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.3% | 39% | 21.6% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — |
This month’s ranking, August 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 39.3% | 3K | +20.3% | +10 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 39% | 2.9K | -18.8% | -4.1 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 21.6% | 1.6K | -29.4% | -5.9 points |
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Distinction Palmerston North39.3%
moved from 2nd to 1st · 3K estimated branded searches · +20.3% vs prior month · +10 points
moved from 1st to 2nd · 2.9K estimated branded searches · -18.8% vs prior month · -4.1 points
21.6%
held 3rd · 1.6K estimated branded searches · -29.4% vs prior month · -5.9 points
Compare search popularity between leading brands
Which brand is most popular in search among palmerston north hotels and accommodation in New Zealand?
3 brands
Distinction Palmerston North and Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North share the highest estimated Share of Search among palmerston north hotels and accommodation in New Zealand, at 39.3% and 39% in August 2026.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distinction Palmerston North | 27.5% → 39.3% | 39.3%Aug 2026 | 27.5%Oct 2025 | 2nd → 1st |
 Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North | 50.5% → 39% | 50.5%Oct 2025 | 39%Aug 2026 | 1st → 2nd |
| Distinction Coachman Hotel | 22% → 21.6% | 29.4%Dec 2025 | 21.6%Aug 2026 | 3rd |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Distinction Palmerston North’s estimated Share of Search among palmerston north hotels and accommodation in New Zealand increased from 27.5% to 39.3%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North’s estimated Share of Search among palmerston north hotels and accommodation in New Zealand decreased from 50.5% to 39%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Distinction Coachman Hotel’s estimated Share of Search among palmerston north hotels and accommodation in New Zealand peaked at 29.4% in December 2025 and was lowest at 21.6% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Distinction Palmerston North rose from 2nd to 1st among palmerston north hotels and accommodation in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North fell from 1st to 2nd among palmerston north hotels and accommodation in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Distinction Coachman Hotel held steady: its estimated Share of Search among palmerston north hotels and accommodation in New Zealand moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand palmerston north hotels and accommodation in August 2026?
3 changes
In August 2026, Distinction Palmerston North overtook Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North to take the highest estimated Share of Search among palmerston north hotels and accommodation in New Zealand, at 39.3%.
In August 2026, Distinction Coachman Hotel lost estimated Share of Search among palmerston north hotels and accommodation in New Zealand, from 27.5% to 21.6%.
In August 2026, Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North lost estimated Share of Search among palmerston north hotels and accommodation in New Zealand, from 43.1% to 39%.
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