Braemar Lodge & Spa vs Oakview Boutique Accommodation:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Braemar Lodge & Spa had more branded searches than Oakview Boutique Accommodation among Hanmer Springs hotels and accommodation in New Zealand. Braemar Lodge & Spa had about 2,320 branded searches, while Oakview Boutique Accommodation had 20. Braemar Lodge & Spa made up 66.5% of all Hanmer Springs hotels and accommodation searches we track, and Oakview Boutique Accommodation accounted for 0.57%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Hanmer Springs hotels and accommodation, Braemar Lodge & Spa and Oakview Boutique Accommodation each appeared in two of the three answers. Braemar Lodge & Spa was mentioned before Oakview Boutique Accommodation in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Braemar Lodge & Spa, about 116 searches for every 1 for Oakview Boutique Accommodation
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 3 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Braemar Lodge & Spa, named ahead of Oakview Boutique Accommodation in 2 of 3 answers
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Top Hanmer Springs hotels and accommodation in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Braemar Lodge & Spa and Oakview Boutique Accommodation were each mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Braemar Lodge & Spa was listed before Oakview Boutique 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.
Settlers Boutique Motel3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
The St James Hanmer Springs3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Braemar Lodge & Spa2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Oakview Boutique Accommodation2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hotel should I book in Hanmer Springs, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hotels in Hanmer Springs, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hotel in Hanmer Springs, New Zealand for a weekend stay?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hanmer springs hotels”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hanmer springs accommodation”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Braemar Lodge & Spa or Oakview Boutique Accommodation more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Braemar Lodge & Spa and Oakview Boutique Accommodation by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four Hanmer Springs hotels and accommodation we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Braemar Lodge & Spa, Oakview Boutique Accommodation. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Braemar Lodge & Spa | Settlers Boutique Motel | The St James Hanmer Springs | Oakview Boutique Accommodation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 68.5% | 19.7% | 10.8% | 1% |
| Dec 2025 | 76.9% | 14.8% | 8% | 0.31% |
| Jan 2026 | 69.5% | 17.6% | 12.5% | 0.45% |
| Feb 2026 | 66.4% | 21.1% | 12.3% | 0.27% |
| Mar 2026 | 68.6% | 18.3% | 12.8% | 0.26% |
| Apr 2026 | 66.8% | 20.6% | 10.7% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 65.4% | 21% | 12.9% | 0.79% |
| Jun 2026 | 74.7% | 13.7% | 11.2% | 0.46% |
| Jul 2026 | 69.5% | 17.3% | 12.7% | 0.48% |
| Aug 2026 | 67.1% | 17.4% | 15% | 0.48% |
| Sep 2026 | 62% | 24.8% | 12.5% | 0.75% |
| Oct 2026 | 66.5% | 22.3% | 10.6% | 0.57% |
How has branded search for Braemar Lodge & Spa and Oakview Boutique Accommodation changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Braemar Lodge & Spa was ahead of Oakview Boutique Accommodation in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Braemar Lodge & Spa’s share of searches among Hanmer Springs hotels and accommodation in New Zealand moved from 68.5% to 66.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2K to 2.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Oakview Boutique Accommodation’s share of searches among Hanmer Springs hotels and accommodation in New Zealand moved from 1% to 0.57%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 20.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Hanmer Springs hotels and accommodation in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Braemar Lodge & Spa gained share of searches among Hanmer Springs hotels and accommodation in New Zealand, from 62% to 66.5%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Oakview Boutique Accommodation in New Zealand fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 30 to 20 in October 2026.
How are Braemar Lodge & Spa’s and Oakview Boutique Accommodation’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Braemar Lodge & Spa’s and Oakview Boutique Accommodation’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.
Braemar Lodge & Spa
2 branded search terms
- braemar hanmer
- braemar lodge
Oakview Boutique Accommodation
1 branded search term
- oakview hanmer
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