The Hotel Nelson vs The Sails Nelson:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, The Hotel Nelson had more branded searches than The Sails Nelson among Nelson hotels and accommodation in New Zealand. The Hotel Nelson had about 2,410 branded searches, while The Sails Nelson had 720. The Hotel Nelson made up 27.7% of all Nelson hotels and accommodation searches we track, and The Sails Nelson accounted for 8.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Nelson hotels and accommodation, The Sails Nelson appeared in all three answers and The Hotel Nelson in none.
Who do people search for more?
The Hotel Nelson, about 3 searches for every 1 for The Sails Nelson
Who does AI mention more?
The Sails Nelson, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
The Sails Nelson, the only one of the two named
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Top Nelson hotels and accommodation in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, The Sails Nelson appeared in all three answers. The Hotel 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
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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 The Hotel Nelson or The Sails Nelson more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for The Hotel Nelson and The Sails Nelson 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 The Hotel Nelson, The Sails 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 The Hotel Nelson and The Sails Nelson comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The Hotel Nelson was ahead of The Sails Nelson in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Hotel Nelson’s share of searches among Nelson hotels and accommodation in New Zealand moved from 25.4% to 27.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.9K to 2.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Sails Nelson’s share of searches among Nelson hotels and accommodation in New Zealand moved from 8.7% to 8.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 720.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Nelson hotels and accommodation in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, The Hotel Nelson gained share of searches among Nelson hotels and accommodation in New Zealand, from 22.8% to 27.7%.
In September 2026, The Sails Nelson rose from 5th to 4th among Nelson hotels and accommodation in New Zealand.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using The Hotel Nelson’s and The Sails Nelson’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.
The Hotel Nelson
3 branded search terms
- the hotel nelson
- the hotel nelson hotel
- the hotel nelson nelson
The Sails Nelson
1 branded search term
- the sails nelson
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