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Distinction Dunedin vs Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In October 2026, Distinction Dunedin had more branded searches than Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin among Dunedin hotels in New Zealand. Distinction Dunedin had about 3,710 branded searches, while Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin had 2,660. Distinction Dunedin made up 20.4% of all Dunedin hotel searches we track, and Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin accounted for 14.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Dunedin hotels, Distinction Dunedin appeared in all three answers and Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin in none.

Among Dunedin hotels in New Zealand in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

Distinction Dunedin, about 39% more searches than Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Distinction Dunedin 3.7K searchesKingsgate Hotel Dunedin 2.7K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Distinction Dunedin, mentioned in every answer we collected

Distinction Dunedin in 3 of 3Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin in 0 of 3

Who does AI recommend more?

Distinction Dunedin, the only one of the two named

Distinction Dunedin first in 3Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin never named

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Top Dunedin hotels in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, Distinction Dunedin appeared in all three answers. Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin 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.

  1. Distinction Dunedin1st
  2. Ebb Dunedin2nd
  3. Fable Dunedin3rd
  4. The Chamberson4th
  5. Hotel St Clair5th
  6. Scenic Hotel Southern Cross–
  7. Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

See every answer about Dunedin hotels

3 answers

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 Distinction Dunedin or Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Distinction Dunedin and Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven Dunedin hotels we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Distinction Dunedin and Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin among Dunedin hotels in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Distinction Dunedin, Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthScenic Hotel Southern CrossDistinction DunedinFable DunedinKingsgate Hotel DunedinEbb DunedinHotel St ClairThe Chamberson
Nov 202525.6%19.2%17.9%13.4%11.7%6.7%5.5%
Dec 202525.3%19.1%17.3%13.5%13.8%6.7%4.2%
Jan 202624.2%18%16.7%15.6%14.6%6.3%4.7%
Feb 202624.4%22.2%14.3%15.6%14%5.2%4.3%
Mar 202622.3%20.4%16%17.5%13.7%5.8%4.3%
Apr 202625.7%19.2%17.8%16%12%5.1%4.2%
May 202622.1%20.7%18.8%16.9%13.2%4.8%3.6%
Jun 202619.9%21%19.8%14.6%15.8%5%3.9%
Jul 202625%18.8%18.7%13.2%14.7%5.4%4.2%
Aug 202621.4%19.6%24.6%13.7%12.7%4.6%3.6%
Sep 202622.6%20.6%19.4%14.3%13.3%5.4%4.4%
Oct 202622.4%20.4%20.1%14.6%12.5%5.5%4.6%

How has branded search for Distinction Dunedin and Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand Dunedin hotels in October 2026?

1 change

  1. Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin’s share of searches among Dunedin hotels in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 13.2% to 14.6% in October 2026.

How are Distinction Dunedin’s and Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin’s branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Distinction Dunedin’s and Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin’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.

Distinction Dunedin

2 branded search terms

  • distinction dunedin
  • the distinction dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

2 branded search terms

  • kingsgate hotel dunedin
  • kingsgate hotel dunedin hotel

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