Distinction Invercargill Hotel vs Tower Lodge Motel:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Distinction Invercargill Hotel and Tower Lodge Motel were level in searches among Invercargill hotels and accommodation in New Zealand, with an estimated 720 branded searches each, at 6.5% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Invercargill hotels and accommodation, Distinction Invercargill Hotel and Tower Lodge Motel each appeared in three of the four answers. Tower Lodge Motel was mentioned before Distinction Invercargill Hotel in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Distinction Invercargill Hotel and Tower Lodge Motel are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 4 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Tower Lodge Motel, named ahead of Distinction Invercargill Hotel in every answer
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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 and Tower Lodge Motel were each mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Tower Lodge Motel was listed before Distinction Invercargill Hotel in every answer.
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
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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 Tower Lodge Motel more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Distinction Invercargill Hotel and Tower Lodge Motel 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 Distinction Invercargill Hotel, Tower Lodge Motel. 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 Tower Lodge Motel comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Distinction Invercargill Hotel was ahead of Tower Lodge Motel 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, Tower Lodge Motel’s share of searches among Invercargill hotels and accommodation in New Zealand moved from 7.1% to 6.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 880 to 720.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Invercargill hotels and accommodation in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Tower Lodge Motel in New Zealand fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 720 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Distinction Invercargill Hotel’s and Tower Lodge Motel’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
Tower Lodge Motel
1 branded search term
- tower lodge motel
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