Sudima Christchurch Airport vs The Mayfair:Which is more popular?

Name: Sudima Christchurch Airport vs The Mayfair: Which is searched more in New Zealand?
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In September 2026, Sudima Christchurch Airport had more branded searches than The Mayfair among Christchurch hotels in New Zealand. Sudima Christchurch Airport had about 12,100 branded searches, while The Mayfair had 480. Sudima Christchurch Airport made up 27.7% of all Christchurch hotel searches we track, and The Mayfair accounted for 1.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Christchurch hotels, The Mayfair appeared in all three answers and Sudima Christchurch Airport in one. The Mayfair was mentioned before Sudima Christchurch Airport in every answer.

Among Christchurch hotels in New Zealand in September 2026

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Top Christchurch hotels in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, The Mayfair appeared in all three answers. Sudima Christchurch Airport was mentioned in one out of three: in one of the three ChatGPT answers. The Mayfair was listed before Sudima Christchurch Airport 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.

How many AI answers named each brand
Brand	ChatGPT	Answers that named it
The George	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	3 of 3
The Mayfair	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	3 of 3
Hotel Montreal	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	2 of 3
The Observatory Hotel	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	2 of 3
Sudima Christchurch Airport	Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers	1 of 3
Rydges Latimer Christchurch	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	0 of 3
Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	0 of 3
Crowne Plaza Christchurch	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	0 of 3

The George3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
The Mayfair3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Hotel Montreal2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
The Observatory Hotel2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Sudima Christchurch Airport1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Rydges Latimer Christchurch0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Crowne Plaza Christchurch0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers

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3 answers

Asked ChatGPT
“Which hotel should I book in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hotels in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hotel in Christchurch, New Zealand for a city stay?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“christchurch hotels”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“christchurch airport hotel”
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 Sudima Christchurch Airport or The Mayfair more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Sudima Christchurch Airport and The Mayfair by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight Christchurch hotels we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Sudima Christchurch Airport and The Mayfair among Christchurch hotels in New Zealand, by month

Month	Sudima Christchurch Airport	Rydges Latimer Christchurch	Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square	The George	Crowne Plaza Christchurch	Hotel Montreal	The Mayfair	The Observatory Hotel
Oct 2025	28.4%	23.2%	21.3%	11.4%	9%	4.7%	1.7%	0.33%
Nov 2025	27.8%	22.7%	19.8%	13.5%	8.7%	5.7%	1.6%	0.21%
Dec 2025	27.6%	22.6%	23.1%	10.9%	8.5%	5.7%	1.3%	0.21%
Jan 2026	27.4%	22.4%	24.1%	10.8%	8.6%	4.5%	2%	0.25%
Feb 2026	26.5%	21.7%	23.3%	12.9%	8.4%	5.5%	1.6%	0.2%
Mar 2026	28.3%	23.1%	21.4%	11.4%	9%	4.7%	1.7%	0.33%
Apr 2026	27.9%	22.8%	23.4%	10.9%	8.7%	4.6%	1.4%	0.32%
May 2026	27%	22%	22.6%	10.4%	10.2%	5.6%	1.6%	0.58%
Jun 2026	28.7%	23.5%	20.7%	9.5%	11%	4.7%	1.4%	0.62%
Jul 2026	28%	22.8%	22.7%	9.2%	10.9%	4.6%	1.4%	0.32%
Aug 2026	27.2%	22.2%	22.8%	11%	9.4%	5.6%	1.3%	0.47%
Sep 2026	27.7%	22.7%	22.6%	11.2%	8.7%	5.7%	1.1%	0.32%

How has the Sudima Christchurch Airport and The Mayfair comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

Sudima Christchurch Airport was ahead of The Mayfair in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sudima Christchurch Airport’s share of searches among Christchurch hotels in New Zealand moved from 28.4% to 27.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 12.1K.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Mayfair’s share of searches among Christchurch hotels in New Zealand moved from 1.7% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 720 to 480.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand Christchurch hotels in September 2026?

2 changes

In September 2026, Sudima Christchurch Airport gained share of searches among Christchurch hotels in New Zealand, from 27.2% to 27.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for The Mayfair in New Zealand fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 720 to 480 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Sudima Christchurch Airport’s and The Mayfair’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.