The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel vs Kaikoura Boutique Hotel:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Kaikoura Boutique Hotel had more branded searches than The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel among kaikoura hotels and accommodation in New Zealand. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel had about 590 branded searches, while The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel had 210. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel made up 5.6% of all kaikoura hotels and accommodation searches we track, and The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel accounted for 2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about kaikoura hotels and accommodation, The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel appeared in all three answers and Kaikoura Boutique Hotel in none.
Who do people search for more?
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel, about 3 searches for every 1 for The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel
Who does AI mention more?
The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel, the only one of the two named
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Top kaikoura hotels and accommodation in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel appeared in all three answers. Kaikoura Boutique 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.
Sudima Kaikoura3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
The Hamptons Bed & Breakfast2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Kaikoura White Morph0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which accommodation provider should I book in Kaikōura, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best accommodation providers in Kaikōura, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best accommodation provider in Kaikōura, New Zealand for one night stay?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“kaikoura hotels”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“kaikoura accommodation”
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 The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel or Kaikoura Boutique Hotel more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel and Kaikoura Boutique Hotel by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six kaikoura hotels and accommodation we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Kaikoura Boutique Hotel, The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park | Sudima Kaikoura | Kaikoura White Morph | Kaikoura Boutique Hotel | The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel | The Hamptons Bed & Breakfast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 57% | 21.8% | 10.8% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 0.11% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.2% | 32.7% | 10.6% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 0.11% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.8% | 28.9% | 9.6% | 8.3% | 2.4% | 0.09% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.7% | 30.1% | 13.5% | 10.4% | 3.1% | 0.12% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.4% | 31.4% | 12% | 8.9% | 3.2% | 0.12% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.4% | 32.2% | 9.1% | 9.4% | 2.7% | 0.16% |
| May 2026 | 37.3% | 46.1% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 0.16% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.6% | 52.3% | 5.3% | 4.6% | 3% | 0.14% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.2% | 51.6% | 7.7% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.17% |
| Aug 2026 | 38% | 46.8% | 7.3% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 0.16% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.6% | 43.7% | 5.4% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 0.12% |
| Oct 2026 | 51% | 35.1% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 2% | 0.09% |
How has branded search for The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel and Kaikoura Boutique Hotel changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Kaikoura Boutique Hotel was ahead of The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel’s share of searches among kaikoura hotels and accommodation in New Zealand moved from 2.7% to 2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 260 to 210.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Kaikoura Boutique Hotel’s share of searches among kaikoura hotels and accommodation in New Zealand moved from 7.6% to 5.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 720 to 590.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand kaikoura hotels and accommodation in October 2026?
3 changes

In October 2026, Kaikoura White Morph overtook Kaikoura Boutique Hotel to rank 3rd among kaikoura hotels and accommodation in New Zealand, with 6.2% of the searches.

In October 2026, The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel lost share of searches among kaikoura hotels and accommodation in New Zealand, from 2.5% to 2%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Kaikoura Boutique Hotel in New Zealand fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 720 to 590 in October 2026.
How are The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel’s and Kaikoura Boutique Hotel’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel’s and Kaikoura Boutique 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.
The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel
1 branded search term
- anchor inn kaikoura
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
1 branded search term
- kaikoura boutique hotel
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