Ascot Park Hotel vs Distinction Invercargill Hotel:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Ascot Park Hotel had more branded searches than Distinction Invercargill Hotel among Invercargill hotels and accommodation in New Zealand. Ascot Park Hotel had about 3,610 branded searches, while Distinction Invercargill Hotel had 720. Ascot Park Hotel made up 32.7% of all Invercargill hotels and accommodation searches we track, and Distinction Invercargill Hotel accounted for 6.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Invercargill hotels and accommodation, Distinction Invercargill Hotel appeared in three of the four answers and Ascot Park Hotel in one. Distinction Invercargill Hotel was mentioned before Ascot Park Hotel in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Ascot Park Hotel, about 5 searches for every 1 for Distinction Invercargill Hotel
Who does AI mention more?
Distinction Invercargill Hotel, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Ascot Park Hotel in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Distinction Invercargill Hotel, named ahead of Ascot Park Hotel in every answer
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Top Invercargill hotels and accommodation in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Distinction Invercargill Hotel was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Ascot Park Hotel was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Distinction Invercargill Hotel was listed before Ascot Park Hotel 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.
The Langlands Hotel3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Distinction Invercargill Hotel3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Tower Lodge Motel3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Ascot Park Hotel1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Kelvin Hotel0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which accommodation provider should I book in Invercargill, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best accommodation providers in Invercargill, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best accommodation provider in Invercargill, New Zealand for one night stay?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“invercargill hotels”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“invercargill 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 Ascot Park Hotel or Distinction Invercargill Hotel more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Ascot Park Hotel and Distinction Invercargill Hotel by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five Invercargill hotels and accommodation we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Ascot Park Hotel, Distinction Invercargill Hotel. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ascot Park Hotel | The Langlands Hotel | Kelvin Hotel | Distinction Invercargill Hotel | Tower Lodge Motel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.6% | 24.1% | 19.4% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.2% | 27.7% | 23.1% | 7% | 7% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.4% | 28.2% | 20.9% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.9% | 29.3% | 22.3% | 6.8% | 7.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 32% | 32.5% | 21% | 7.2% | 7.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.2% | 27.7% | 27.1% | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.2% | 31.5% | 22.1% | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| May 2026 | 39.6% | 28.1% | 21.6% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.7% | 29.5% | 20.5% | 6.2% | 6.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.8% | 31.3% | 20% | 6% | 6% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.6% | 29.5% | 20.5% | 6.2% | 6.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.7% | 32.5% | 21.8% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
How has the Ascot Park Hotel and Distinction Invercargill Hotel comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Ascot Park Hotel was ahead of Distinction Invercargill Hotel in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ascot Park Hotel’s share of searches among Invercargill hotels and accommodation in New Zealand moved from 43.6% to 32.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 3.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Distinction Invercargill Hotel’s share of searches among Invercargill hotels and accommodation in New Zealand moved from 5.8% to 6.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 720.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Invercargill hotels and accommodation in September 2026?
1 change

In September 2026, Ascot Park Hotel lost share of searches among Invercargill hotels and accommodation in New Zealand, from 37.6% to 32.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ascot Park Hotel’s and Distinction Invercargill Hotel’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.
Ascot Park Hotel
2 branded search terms
- ascot park hotel
- the ascot park hotel
Distinction Invercargill Hotel
1 branded search term
- distinction invercargill
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