Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin vs Scenic Hotel Southern Cross:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Scenic Hotel Southern Cross had more branded searches than Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin among Dunedin hotels in New Zealand. Scenic Hotel Southern Cross had about 4,080 branded searches, while Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin had 2,660. Scenic Hotel Southern Cross made up 22.4% 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, neither Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin nor Scenic Hotel Southern Cross appeared in any of the three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, about 53% more searches than Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 0 of 3 answers.
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Top Dunedin hotels in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, neither Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin nor Scenic Hotel Southern Cross showed up 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.
Distinction Dunedin3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Fable Dunedin2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Ebb Dunedin2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Hotel St Clair2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers- The Chamberson2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hotel should I book in Dunedin, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hotels in Dunedin, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hotel in Dunedin, New Zealand for a city stay?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dunedin hotels”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dunedin 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 Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin or Scenic Hotel Southern Cross more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin and Scenic Hotel Southern Cross 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.
Share of searches by month for Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Scenic Hotel Southern Cross | Distinction Dunedin | Fable Dunedin | Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin | Ebb Dunedin | Hotel St Clair | The Chamberson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 25.6% | 19.2% | 17.9% | 13.4% | 11.7% | 6.7% | 5.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 25.3% | 19.1% | 17.3% | 13.5% | 13.8% | 6.7% | 4.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 24.2% | 18% | 16.7% | 15.6% | 14.6% | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 24.4% | 22.2% | 14.3% | 15.6% | 14% | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 22.3% | 20.4% | 16% | 17.5% | 13.7% | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 25.7% | 19.2% | 17.8% | 16% | 12% | 5.1% | 4.2% |
| May 2026 | 22.1% | 20.7% | 18.8% | 16.9% | 13.2% | 4.8% | 3.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 19.9% | 21% | 19.8% | 14.6% | 15.8% | 5% | 3.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 25% | 18.8% | 18.7% | 13.2% | 14.7% | 5.4% | 4.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 21.4% | 19.6% | 24.6% | 13.7% | 12.7% | 4.6% | 3.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 22.6% | 20.6% | 19.4% | 14.3% | 13.3% | 5.4% | 4.4% |
| Oct 2026 | 22.4% | 20.4% | 20.1% | 14.6% | 12.5% | 5.5% | 4.6% |
How has branded search for Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin and Scenic Hotel Southern Cross changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Scenic Hotel Southern Cross was ahead of Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin’s share of searches among Dunedin hotels in New Zealand moved from 13.4% to 14.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.6K to 2.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Scenic Hotel Southern Cross’ share of searches among Dunedin hotels in New Zealand moved from 25.6% to 22.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5K to 4.1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Dunedin hotels in October 2026?
2 changes

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.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Scenic Hotel Southern Cross in New Zealand fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 5K to 4.1K in October 2026.
How are Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin’s and Scenic Hotel Southern Cross’ branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin’s and Scenic Hotel Southern Cross’ 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.
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
2 branded search terms
- kingsgate hotel dunedin
- kingsgate hotel dunedin hotel
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
2 branded search terms
- scenic hotel southern cross
- southern cross hotel dunedin
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