Distinction Invercargill Hotel vs Kelvin Hotel:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Kelvin Hotel had more branded searches than Distinction Invercargill Hotel among Invercargill hotels and accommodation in New Zealand. Kelvin Hotel had about 2,400 branded searches, while Distinction Invercargill Hotel had 720. Kelvin Hotel made up 21.8% of all Invercargill hotels and accommodation searches we track, and Distinction Invercargill Hotel accounted for 6.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Invercargill hotels and accommodation, Distinction Invercargill Hotel appeared in three of the four answers and Kelvin Hotel in none.
Who do people search for more?
Kelvin Hotel, about 3 searches for every 1 for Distinction Invercargill Hotel
Who does AI mention more?
Distinction Invercargill Hotel, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Kelvin Hotel in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Distinction Invercargill Hotel, the only one of the two named
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Top Invercargill hotels and accommodation in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Distinction Invercargill Hotel was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Kelvin Hotel did not appear in any of the four 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.
The Langlands Hotel3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Distinction Invercargill Hotel3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Tower Lodge Motel3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Ascot Park Hotel1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Kelvin Hotel0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about Invercargill hotels and accommodation
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which accommodation provider should I book in Invercargill, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best accommodation providers in Invercargill, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best accommodation provider in Invercargill, New Zealand for one night stay?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“invercargill hotels”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“invercargill 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 Distinction Invercargill Hotel or Kelvin Hotel more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Distinction Invercargill Hotel and Kelvin Hotel by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five Invercargill hotels and accommodation we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Kelvin Hotel, Distinction Invercargill Hotel. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ascot Park Hotel | The Langlands Hotel | Kelvin Hotel | Distinction Invercargill Hotel | Tower Lodge Motel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.6% | 24.1% | 19.4% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.2% | 27.7% | 23.1% | 7% | 7% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.4% | 28.2% | 20.9% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.9% | 29.3% | 22.3% | 6.8% | 7.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 32% | 32.5% | 21% | 7.2% | 7.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.2% | 27.7% | 27.1% | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.2% | 31.5% | 22.1% | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| May 2026 | 39.6% | 28.1% | 21.6% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.7% | 29.5% | 20.5% | 6.2% | 6.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.8% | 31.3% | 20% | 6% | 6% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.6% | 29.5% | 20.5% | 6.2% | 6.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.7% | 32.5% | 21.8% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
How has the Distinction Invercargill Hotel and Kelvin Hotel comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Kelvin Hotel was ahead of Distinction Invercargill Hotel in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Distinction Invercargill Hotel’s share of searches among Invercargill hotels and accommodation in New Zealand moved from 5.8% to 6.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 720.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kelvin Hotel’s share of searches among Invercargill hotels and accommodation in New Zealand moved from 19.4% to 21.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.4K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Invercargill hotels and accommodation in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Kelvin Hotel gained share of searches among Invercargill hotels and accommodation in New Zealand, from 20.5% to 21.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Distinction Invercargill Hotel’s and Kelvin 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.
Distinction Invercargill Hotel
1 branded search term
- distinction invercargill
Kelvin Hotel
1 branded search term
- kelvin hotel
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