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Hilton Lake Taupō vs Suncourt Hotel:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Hilton Lake Taupō had more branded searches than Suncourt Hotel among Taupō hotels and resorts in New Zealand. Hilton Lake Taupō had about 8,490 branded searches, while Suncourt Hotel had 2,900. Hilton Lake Taupō made up 42.6% of all Taupō hotels and resort searches we track, and Suncourt Hotel accounted for 14.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Taupō hotels and resorts, Hilton Lake Taupō appeared in two of the three answers and Suncourt Hotel in none.

Among Taupō hotels and resorts in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Hilton Lake Taupō, about 3 searches for every 1 for Suncourt Hotel

Hilton Lake Taupō 8.5K searchesSuncourt Hotel 2.9K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Hilton Lake Taupō, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, Suncourt Hotel in 0

Hilton Lake Taupō in 2 of 3Suncourt Hotel in 0 of 3

Who does AI recommend more?

Hilton Lake Taupō, the only one of the two named

Hilton Lake Taupō first in 2Suncourt Hotel never named

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Top Taupō hotels and resorts in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, Hilton Lake Taupō was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Suncourt Hotel 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. Millennium Hotel & Resort Manuels Taupō1st
  2. Hilton Lake Taupō2nd
  3. Gables Lakefront Motel3rd
  4. Huka Lodge4th
  5. The Reef Resort5th
  6. Acacia Cliffs Lodge5th
  7. Wairakei Resort–
  8. Suncourt Hotel–

Mentioned by AI

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

See every answer about Taupō hotels and resorts

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 Hilton Lake Taupō or Suncourt Hotel more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Hilton Lake Taupō and Suncourt Hotel by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight Taupō hotels and resorts we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Hilton Lake Taupō and Suncourt Hotel among Taupō hotels and resorts in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Hilton Lake Taupō, Suncourt Hotel. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthHilton Lake TaupōMillennium Hotel & Resort Manuels TaupōWairakei ResortSuncourt HotelGables Lakefront MotelThe Reef ResortAcacia Cliffs LodgeHuka Lodge
Oct 202543.9%13.3%23.9%12.5%0.89%3.8%1.7%0.1%
Nov 202545.7%16.5%16.3%13%0.76%5.4%2.1%0.11%
Dec 202540.2%17.9%21.9%13.9%0.53%4.2%1.2%0.1%
Jan 202644.4%13.4%19.8%15.5%0.73%4.3%1.7%0.04%
Feb 202644.2%13.5%19.7%15.2%0.58%4.6%2%0.1%
Mar 202649.4%9.8%17.9%13.9%2.8%4.2%1.9%0.1%
Apr 202645.5%11.1%19.9%15.5%2.6%3.2%2.1%0.11%
May 202649.4%11.7%17.6%14%2.3%3.4%1.5%0.17%
Jun 202644.9%15.9%19.4%12.6%3.1%3.1%0.89%0.1%
Jul 202643%15.4%18.8%14.5%3.6%3.6%1.1%0.1%
Aug 202644.3%19.5%15.6%12.5%3.8%3.1%1.1%0.1%
Sep 202642.6%18.9%15%14.5%3.6%3.6%1.6%0.1%

How has the Hilton Lake Taupō and Suncourt Hotel comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand Taupō hotels and resorts in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Suncourt Hotel gained share of searches among Taupō hotels and resorts in New Zealand, from 12.5% to 14.5%.

  2. In September 2026, Hilton Lake Taupō lost share of searches among Taupō hotels and resorts in New Zealand, from 44.3% to 42.6%.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hilton Lake Taupō’s and Suncourt 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.

Hilton Lake Taupō

2 branded search terms

  • hilton taupo
  • the hilton taupo

Suncourt Hotel

1 branded search term

  • suncourt hotel

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