Alpine Spas vs Hot Spring Spas:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Alpine Spas had more branded searches than Hot Spring Spas among spa pool and sauna brands in New Zealand. Alpine Spas had about 6,030 branded searches, while Hot Spring Spas had 1,900. Alpine Spas made up 48.6% of all spa pool and sauna brand searches we track, and Hot Spring Spas accounted for 15.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about spa pool and sauna brands, Alpine Spas appeared in all four answers and Hot Spring Spas in three. Hot Spring Spas was mentioned before Alpine Spas in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Alpine Spas, about 3 searches for every 1 for Hot Spring Spas
Who does AI mention more?
Alpine Spas, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Hot Spring Spas, named ahead of Alpine Spas in 3 of 4 answers
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Top spa pool and sauna brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Alpine Spas appeared in all four answers. Hot Spring Spas was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Hot Spring Spas was listed before Alpine Spas in three out of four answers.
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.
Alpine Spas4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Jacuzzi3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Hot Spring Spas3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Kiva Wellness3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Sauna People2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Vortex Spas2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Trueform Spas1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Clearlight Saunas0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which spa pool or sauna brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best spa pool and sauna brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best spa pool or sauna brand in New Zealand for a backyard retreat?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“home sauna nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“outdoor spa nz”
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.
Is Alpine Spas or Hot Spring Spas more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Alpine Spas and Hot Spring Spas by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight spa pool and sauna brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Alpine Spas, Hot Spring Spas. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Alpine Spas | Jacuzzi | Hot Spring Spas | Trueform Spas | Sauna People | Vortex Spas | Clearlight Saunas | Kiva Wellness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.1% | 20.2% | 16.3% | 8.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.75% |
| Nov 2025 | 53.8% | 18.2% | 14.9% | 7.5% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.68% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.4% | 24.3% | 15.5% | 8% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.98% | 0.74% |
| Jan 2026 | 26.4% | 11.1% | 54.8% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 0.95% | 0.72% | 0.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.3% | 24.3% | 15.5% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.87% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.9% | 22% | 18.9% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.71% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.8% | 20.8% | 18.6% | 7.5% | 3% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| May 2026 | 45.3% | 20.7% | 18.3% | 8.6% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.69% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.2% | 18% | 16.8% | 8.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.98% |
| Jul 2026 | 46% | 20.8% | 18.5% | 7.8% | 3% | 1.1% | 1.8% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.5% | 20.4% | 15.4% | 8.3% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 48.6% | 21% | 15.3% | 8.1% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
How has the Alpine Spas and Hot Spring Spas comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Hot Spring Spas took it in January 2026, Alpine Spas took it in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Alpine Spas’ share of searches among spa pool and sauna brands in New Zealand moved from 48.1% to 48.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 7.1K to 6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hot Spring Spas’ share of searches among spa pool and sauna brands in New Zealand moved from 16.3% to 15.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 1.9K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand spa pool and sauna brands in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Hot Spring Spas in New Zealand fell 20.8% over 12 measured months, from 2.4K to 1.9K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Alpine Spas in New Zealand fell 14.7% over 12 measured months, from 7.1K to 6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Alpine Spas’ and Hot Spring Spas’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Alpine Spas
5 branded search terms
- alpine spas
- alpine spas matterhorn
- alpine spas sauna
- alpine spas warehouse
- alpinespas
Hot Spring Spas
1 branded search term
- hot spring spas
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