Grand Arden Monaco Nelson vs Palazzo Motor Lodge:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Palazzo Motor Lodge had more branded searches than Grand Arden Monaco Nelson among Nelson hotels and accommodation in New Zealand. Palazzo Motor Lodge had about 1,000 branded searches, while Grand Arden Monaco Nelson had 640. Palazzo Motor Lodge made up 11.5% of all Nelson hotels and accommodation searches we track, and Grand Arden Monaco Nelson accounted for 7.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Nelson hotels and accommodation, Palazzo Motor Lodge appeared in all three answers and Grand Arden Monaco Nelson in none.
Who do people search for more?
Palazzo Motor Lodge, about 56% more searches than Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
Who does AI mention more?
Palazzo Motor Lodge, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Palazzo Motor Lodge, the only one of the two named
Follow Grand Arden Monaco Nelson vs Palazzo Motor Lodge and get free monthly updates on what changed
By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy
Top Nelson hotels and accommodation in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Palazzo Motor Lodge appeared in all three answers. Grand Arden Monaco Nelson 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.
- Palazzo Motor Lodge3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- The Sails Nelson3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Pīhopa Retreat3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Rutherford Hotel Nelson1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Harbourside Nelson1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
The Hotel Nelson0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about Nelson hotels and accommodation
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hotel should I book in Nelson, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hotels and accommodation providers in Nelson, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hotel in Nelson, New Zealand for a weekend getaway?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“nelson hotels”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“nelson 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 Grand Arden Monaco Nelson or Palazzo Motor Lodge more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Grand Arden Monaco Nelson and Palazzo Motor Lodge by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven Nelson hotels and accommodation we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Palazzo Motor Lodge, Grand Arden Monaco Nelson. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Rutherford Hotel Nelson | The Hotel Nelson | Palazzo Motor Lodge | The Sails Nelson | Grand Arden Monaco Nelson | Harbourside Nelson | Pīhopa Retreat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 35.7% | 25.4% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 12.1% | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.5% | 29.5% | 8.2% | 7.2% | 10% | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.2% | 27.2% | 9.8% | 6.6% | 9% | 5.4% | 3.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.6% | 22.8% | 10.1% | 7.8% | 13.3% | 7.8% | 5.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.2% | 23.4% | 10.5% | 8% | 13% | 7.1% | 3.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.3% | 22.2% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 11.9% | 6.7% | 5.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.9% | 27% | 11.2% | 8.1% | 11% | 5.4% | 4.4% |
| May 2026 | 37% | 22.8% | 11.9% | 8.6% | 9.3% | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.8% | 24.6% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9% | 5% | 5% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.3% | 23.3% | 12.2% | 10.7% | 9.5% | 4.8% | 3.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 35.6% | 22.8% | 11.9% | 8.6% | 10.6% | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 34.6% | 27.7% | 11.5% | 8.3% | 7.4% | 6.8% | 3.7% |
How has the Grand Arden Monaco Nelson and Palazzo Motor Lodge comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Palazzo Motor Lodge took it in December 2025, Grand Arden Monaco Nelson took it in January 2026, Palazzo Motor Lodge took it in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Grand Arden Monaco Nelson’s share of searches among Nelson hotels and accommodation in New Zealand moved from 12.1% to 7.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.4K to 640.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Palazzo Motor Lodge’s share of searches among Nelson hotels and accommodation in New Zealand moved from 8.7% to 11.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Nelson hotels and accommodation in September 2026?
1 change

In September 2026, Grand Arden Monaco Nelson lost share of searches among Nelson hotels and accommodation in New Zealand, from 10.6% to 7.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Grand Arden Monaco Nelson’s and Palazzo Motor Lodge’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.
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
4 branded search terms
- grand arden monaco
- grand arden monaco nelson
- monaco nelson
- monaco resort nelson
Palazzo Motor Lodge
1 branded search term
- palazzo motor lodge
Other head-to-heads among Nelson hotels and accommodation

Rutherford Hotel Nelson vs The Hotel Nelson: compare popularity
Rutherford Hotel Nelson vs Palazzo Motor Lodge: compare popularity
Rutherford Hotel Nelson vs The Sails Nelson: compare popularity
Rutherford Hotel Nelson vs Grand Arden Monaco Nelson: compare popularity
The Hotel Nelson vs Palazzo Motor Lodge: compare popularity
The Hotel Nelson vs The Sails Nelson: compare popularity

Put your own brand in this comparison
Brandwave tracks your branded demand next to the rival you actually watch, with your campaigns, spend and outcomes on the same timeline.