Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools vs Polynesian Spa:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, Polynesian Spa had more branded searches than Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools among hot pools in New Zealand. Polynesian Spa was estimated to have 24.8K branded searches compared to Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools’ 9.9K, and held a 28.9% Share of Search versus Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools’ 11.5%.
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Which is more popular in search, Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools or Polynesian Spa?
Compare the geothermal and hot pool complexes New Zealanders and visitors soak in. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Polynesian Spa, Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Polynesian Spa | Wairakei Terraces | Onsen Hot Pools | Waikite Valley Thermal Pools | Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools | Tekapo Springs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32% | 23% | 12.9% | 13.7% | 11.7% | 6.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 37.5% | 20.6% | 10.7% | 13.7% | 10.7% | 6.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.4% | 24.2% | 7.3% | 13.5% | 11% | 5.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.9% | 25.6% | 9.3% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 6.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.9% | 26.2% | 9.7% | 11.8% | 11.3% | 6.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.6% | 22.4% | 10% | 14.9% | 12% | 6% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.3% | 22.9% | 11.5% | 15.9% | 11.9% | 5.6% |
| May 2026 | 34.1% | 21.6% | 14.6% | 13.6% | 10.3% | 5.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.9% | 20.9% | 19.3% | 11.9% | 10.5% | 7.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.2% | 23.1% | 12.2% | 15.7% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 28.9% | 24.4% | 15.1% | 11.6% | 11.5% | 8.5% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Polynesian Spa comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Polynesian Spa was ahead of Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools’ estimated Share of Search among hot pools in New Zealand moved from 11.7% to 11.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 10.9K to 9.9K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Polynesian Spa’s estimated Share of Search among hot pools in New Zealand moved from 32% to 28.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 29.9K to 24.8K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand hot pools in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools gained estimated Share of Search among hot pools in New Zealand, from 9.6% to 11.5%.

In August 2026, Polynesian Spa lost estimated Share of Search among hot pools in New Zealand, from 32.2% to 28.9%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools’ and Polynesian Spa’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.
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools
6 branded search terms
- hanmer springs hot pools
- hanmer springs hot pools deals
- hanmer springs thermal pools
- hanmer springs thermal pools amuri avenue hanmer springs
- hanmer springs thermal pools deals
- hanmersprings co nz
Polynesian Spa
18 branded search terms
- bookme polynesian spa
- polynesian spa
- polynesian spa bookme
- polynesian spa deals
- polynesian spa deluxe lake spa
- polynesian spa discount
- polynesian spa family pool
- polynesian spa hours
- polynesian spa massage
- polynesian spa near me
- polynesian spa opening hours
- polynesian spa prices
- polynesian spa private pool
- polynesian spa reviews
- polynesian spa tickets
- polynesianspa
- polynesianspa co nz
- the polynesian spa

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