Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel vs Novotel Rotorua Lakeside:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Novotel Rotorua Lakeside had more branded searches than Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel among Rotorua hotels in New Zealand. Novotel Rotorua Lakeside had about 3,650 branded searches, while Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel had 720. Novotel Rotorua Lakeside made up 11.2% 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 Novotel Rotorua Lakeside in none.
Who do people search for more?
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside, about 5 searches for every 1 for 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, the only one of the two named
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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. Novotel Rotorua Lakeside 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.
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 Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel or Novotel Rotorua Lakeside more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel and Novotel Rotorua Lakeside 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 Novotel Rotorua Lakeside, 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 Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel and Novotel Rotorua Lakeside changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Novotel Rotorua Lakeside 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, 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.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Novotel Rotorua Lakeside’s share of searches among Rotorua hotels in New Zealand moved from 10.8% to 11.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 3.6K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Rotorua hotels in October 2026?
3 changes

In October 2026, Sudima Lake Rotorua overtook Novotel Rotorua Lakeside to rank 3rd among Rotorua hotels in New Zealand, with 16.6% of the searches.

In October 2026, Novotel Rotorua Lakeside lost share of searches among Rotorua hotels in New Zealand, from 15.2% to 11.2%.

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 Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel’s and Novotel Rotorua Lakeside’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel’s and Novotel Rotorua Lakeside’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.
Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel
2 branded search terms
- black swan lakeside boutique hotel
- black swan lakeside boutique hotel rotorua
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
2 branded search terms
- novotel rotorua
- novotel rotorua breakfast
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