Scenic Hotel Marlborough vs The Marlborough:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Scenic Hotel Marlborough had more branded searches than The Marlborough among Blenheim hotels and accommodation in New Zealand. Scenic Hotel Marlborough had about 2,400 branded searches, while The Marlborough had 140. Scenic Hotel Marlborough made up 39.3% of all Blenheim hotels and accommodation searches we track, and The Marlborough accounted for 2.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Blenheim hotels and accommodation, The Marlborough appeared in all three answers and Scenic Hotel Marlborough in two. The Marlborough was mentioned before Scenic Hotel Marlborough in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Scenic Hotel Marlborough, about 17 searches for every 1 for The Marlborough
Who does AI mention more?
The Marlborough, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
The Marlborough, named ahead of Scenic Hotel Marlborough in every answer
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Top Blenheim hotels and accommodation in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, The Marlborough appeared in all three answers. Scenic Hotel Marlborough was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. The Marlborough was listed before Scenic Hotel Marlborough 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.
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
The Marlborough3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
14th Lane Urban Hotel3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Scenic Hotel Marlborough2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Hotel d'Urville0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hotel should I book in Blenheim, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hotels in Blenheim, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hotel in Blenheim, New Zealand for a short stay?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“blenheim hotels”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“blenheim 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 20, 2026.
Is Scenic Hotel Marlborough or The Marlborough more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Scenic Hotel Marlborough and The Marlborough by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five Blenheim hotels and accommodation we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Scenic Hotel Marlborough, The Marlborough. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Carnmore Chateau Marlborough | Scenic Hotel Marlborough | Hotel d'Urville | The Marlborough | 14th Lane Urban Hotel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 47.5% | 39.8% | 10.4% | 1.9% | 0.41% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.9% | 35.4% | 13.3% | 2.2% | 0.24% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.7% | 31.3% | 14.2% | 2.4% | 0.43% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.4% | 31.2% | 16.4% | 1.8% | 0.26% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.3% | 35% | 15.2% | 2.2% | 0.36% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.9% | 34.3% | 15.6% | 1.9% | 0.29% |
| May 2026 | 48.7% | 32.6% | 16.8% | 1.4% | 0.51% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.1% | 32.8% | 16% | 1.7% | 0.34% |
| Jul 2026 | 52% | 29.8% | 15.8% | 1.9% | 0.56% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.4% | 32.4% | 13.7% | 2.2% | 0.34% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.9% | 34.4% | 11.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Oct 2026 | 44.7% | 39.3% | 13.1% | 2.3% | 0.65% |
How has branded search for Scenic Hotel Marlborough and The Marlborough changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Scenic Hotel Marlborough was ahead of The Marlborough in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Scenic Hotel Marlborough’s share of searches among Blenheim hotels and accommodation in New Zealand moved from 39.8% to 39.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.9K to 2.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, The Marlborough’s share of searches among Blenheim hotels and accommodation in New Zealand moved from 1.9% to 2.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 140.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Blenheim hotels and accommodation in October 2026?
2 changes

In October 2026, Scenic Hotel Marlborough gained share of searches among Blenheim hotels and accommodation in New Zealand, from 34.4% to 39.3%.

In October 2026, The Marlborough gained share of searches among Blenheim hotels and accommodation in New Zealand, from 1.1% to 2.3%.
How are Scenic Hotel Marlborough’s and The Marlborough’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Scenic Hotel Marlborough’s and The Marlborough’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.
Scenic Hotel Marlborough
1 branded search term
- scenic hotel blenheim
The Marlborough
2 branded search terms
- the marlborough hotel
- the marlborough lodge
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