Aura Accommodation vs Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Aura Accommodation had more branded searches than Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel among Rotorua hotels in New Zealand. Aura Accommodation had about 1,300 branded searches, while Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel had 720. Aura Accommodation made up 4% of all Rotorua hotel searches we track, and Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel accounted for 2.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Rotorua hotels, Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel appeared in all three answers and Aura Accommodation in two. Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel was mentioned before Aura Accommodation in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Aura Accommodation, about 81% more searches than Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel
Who does AI mention more?
Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel, named ahead of Aura Accommodation in 2 of 3 answers
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Top Rotorua hotels in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel appeared in all three answers. Aura Accommodation was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel was listed before Aura Accommodation in two out of 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.
Pullman Rotorua3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Regal Palms Resort2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Regent of Rotorua2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Aura Accommodation2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Millennium Hotel Rotorua0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Sudima Lake Rotorua0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Prince's Gate Hotel0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hotel should I book in Rotorua, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hotels in Rotorua, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hotel in Rotorua, New Zealand for a night stay?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“rotorua hotels”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“rotorua lake hotel”
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 Aura Accommodation or Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Aura Accommodation and Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine Rotorua hotels we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Aura Accommodation, Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Millennium Hotel Rotorua | Pullman Rotorua | Sudima Lake Rotorua | Novotel Rotorua Lakeside | Regal Palms Resort | Regent of Rotorua | Aura Accommodation | Prince's Gate Hotel | Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 29.9% | 17.1% | 16.1% | 10.8% | 7.4% | 8.6% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 25.8% | 17.9% | 20.9% | 11.4% | 7.1% | 7.5% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 29% | 16.4% | 19.2% | 13% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 28.2% | 16.9% | 18.6% | 10.2% | 7.8% | 8.2% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.8% | 16.8% | 19.1% | 10.5% | 7.5% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 27.9% | 19.8% | 18.4% | 12.4% | 6% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| May 2026 | 30.3% | 18% | 16.5% | 13.4% | 5.3% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3% |
| Jun 2026 | 25.5% | 22.5% | 16.8% | 13.7% | 4.9% | 5.9% | 4% | 4% | 2.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.2% | 21.6% | 15.8% | 13% | 4.7% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.2% | 19.4% | 16.2% | 13.3% | 3.9% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 2.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 27.9% | 19.7% | 15.1% | 15.2% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Oct 2026 | 30.6% | 17.5% | 16.6% | 11.2% | 7.6% | 7.3% | 4% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
How has branded search for Aura Accommodation and Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Aura Accommodation was ahead of Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Aura Accommodation’s share of searches among Rotorua hotels in New Zealand moved from 4.8% to 4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6K to 1.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel’s share of searches among Rotorua hotels in New Zealand moved from 2.6% to 2.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 880 to 720.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Rotorua hotels in October 2026?
2 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Aura Accommodation in New Zealand fell 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.6K to 1.3K in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel in New Zealand fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 720 in October 2026.
How are Aura Accommodation’s and Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Aura Accommodation’s and Black Swan Lakeside 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.
Aura Accommodation
2 branded search terms
- aura accommodation
- aura accommodation rotorua
Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel
2 branded search terms
- black swan lakeside boutique hotel
- black swan lakeside boutique hotel rotorua
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