Acacia Cliffs Lodge vs Suncourt Hotel:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Suncourt Hotel had more branded searches than Acacia Cliffs Lodge among Taupō hotels and resorts in New Zealand. Suncourt Hotel had about 2,900 branded searches, while Acacia Cliffs Lodge had 320. Suncourt Hotel made up 14.5% of all Taupō hotels and resort searches we track, and Acacia Cliffs Lodge accounted for 1.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Taupō hotels and resorts, Acacia Cliffs Lodge appeared in two of the three answers and Suncourt Hotel in none.
Who do people search for more?
Suncourt Hotel, about 9 searches for every 1 for Acacia Cliffs Lodge
Who does AI mention more?
Acacia Cliffs Lodge, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, Suncourt Hotel in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Acacia Cliffs Lodge, the only one of the two named
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Top Taupō hotels and resorts in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Acacia Cliffs Lodge was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Suncourt Hotel did not appear in any of the three 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.
Millennium Hotel & Resort Manuels Taupō3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Hilton Lake Taupō2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Gables Lakefront Motel2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- The Reef Resort2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Acacia Cliffs Lodge2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Huka Lodge2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Wairakei Resort0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Suncourt Hotel0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hotel should I book in Taupō, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hotels in Taupō, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hotel in Taupō, New Zealand for a lake stay?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“taupo hotels”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“taupo resorts”
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.
Is Acacia Cliffs Lodge or Suncourt Hotel more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Acacia Cliffs Lodge and Suncourt Hotel by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight Taupō hotels and resorts we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Suncourt Hotel, Acacia Cliffs Lodge. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Hilton Lake Taupō | Millennium Hotel & Resort Manuels Taupō | Wairakei Resort | Suncourt Hotel | Gables Lakefront Motel | The Reef Resort | Acacia Cliffs Lodge | Huka Lodge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.9% | 13.3% | 23.9% | 12.5% | 0.89% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.7% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 13% | 0.76% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 0.11% |
| Dec 2025 | 40.2% | 17.9% | 21.9% | 13.9% | 0.53% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.4% | 13.4% | 19.8% | 15.5% | 0.73% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.2% | 13.5% | 19.7% | 15.2% | 0.58% | 4.6% | 2% | 0.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 49.4% | 9.8% | 17.9% | 13.9% | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.5% | 11.1% | 19.9% | 15.5% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.11% |
| May 2026 | 49.4% | 11.7% | 17.6% | 14% | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 0.17% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.9% | 15.9% | 19.4% | 12.6% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.89% | 0.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 43% | 15.4% | 18.8% | 14.5% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.3% | 19.5% | 15.6% | 12.5% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.6% | 18.9% | 15% | 14.5% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
How has the Acacia Cliffs Lodge and Suncourt Hotel comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Suncourt Hotel was ahead of Acacia Cliffs Lodge in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Acacia Cliffs Lodge’s share of searches among Taupō hotels and resorts in New Zealand moved from 1.7% to 1.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 320.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Suncourt Hotel’s share of searches among Taupō hotels and resorts in New Zealand moved from 12.5% to 14.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 2.9K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Taupō hotels and resorts in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Suncourt Hotel gained share of searches among Taupō hotels and resorts in New Zealand, from 12.5% to 14.5%.
In September 2026, Acacia Cliffs Lodge gained share of searches among Taupō hotels and resorts in New Zealand, from 1.1% to 1.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Acacia Cliffs Lodge’s and Suncourt Hotel’s 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.
Acacia Cliffs Lodge
1 branded search term
- acacia cliffs lodge
Suncourt Hotel
1 branded search term
- suncourt hotel
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