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Weekly until 19 Oct 2026, monthly from November 2026November 2026 edition
AI Hotel Landscape
How leading AI assistants recommend hotels: 616 prompts across 56 destinations, a monthly edition checked before it is published.
Data is directional. Some prompts retry due to upstream variance, so absolute counts can shift ±5% between editions.
Mayan Monkey Cancún
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 25 weeks.
Latest edition
2
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
5
best week
Mentioning AIs
2/6
latest edition
Total links
71
all time
Location
Blvd. Kukulcan Km 9.5, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Mayan Monkey Cancún at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“best hotels in Cancún for solo travelers”Cancún, US4 of 6 AIs25 weeks55 quotes
“best hotels in Cancún for solo travelers”
Cancún, US4 of 6 AIs25 weeks55 quotes
Gemini · 11-02
“This vibrant social hotel and hostel offers an incredible atmosphere for solo travelers right by the beach with daily events, a pool, and effortless opportunities to meet people.”
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Adults-only social hostel-style hotel with a social pool and bar that makes it easy for solo travelers to meet others.”
Google AI Mode · 11-02
“An exceptional social hotel and vibe hub specifically designed for solo travelers and digital nomads to meet people and join daily activities.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A social hostel in the Hotel Zone with pool hangouts, organized activities, and other solo travelers, making it ideal for meeting people.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“A social hostel in the Hotel Zone with a pool, bar, and beach access that is ideal for solo travelers who want to meet people.”
Gemini · 10-12
“This vibrant waterfront social hub and hostel features a communal kitchen, lively bar, and outdoor pool, making it ideal for solo travelers looking to meet people.”
“affordable hotels in Cancún under $200”Cancún, US3 of 6 AIs14 weeks21 quotes
“affordable hotels in Cancún under $200”
Cancún, US3 of 6 AIs14 weeks21 quotes
Gemini · 10-19
“Located directly in the Hotel Zone, it offers budget-friendly private and shared accommodations with vibrant social spaces close to the beach.”
Gemini · 10-05
“Offers highly-rated vibrant waterfront accommodation in the Hotel Zone well under the $200 budget.”
Copilot · 10-05
“A lively waterfront hotel-hostel with a pool and bar, offering stays well under $200.”
Gemini · 09-28
“This vibrant waterfront hotel offers great amenities like an outdoor pool and communal kitchen well below the $200 budget.”
Gemini · 09-14
“This vibrant waterfront hotel offers an outdoor pool and social atmosphere well under the $200 budget.”
Copilot · 09-14
“A lively waterfront hotel-hostel with a pool and vibrant social atmosphere, priced well under $200.”
“hotels near Isla Mujeres, Cancún”Cancún, US3 of 6 AIs8 weeks8 quotes
“hotels near Isla Mujeres, Cancún”
Cancún, US3 of 6 AIs8 weeks8 quotes
Gemini · 10-12
“A vibrant beachfront hotel offering incredible value, social atmospheres, and prime coastal access.”
Gemini · 09-28
“A vibrant beachfront stay providing great value and direct access to the beach and local attractions.”
Gemini · 09-21
“A highly rated beachfront property offering vibrant stays directly on the water at an affordable price.”
Perplexity · 07-13
“Vibrant beachfront property with budget-friendly dorms and private rooms, perfect for social travelers and groups.”
ChatGPT · 06-15
“Social beachfront hotel and hostel with affordable rates and lively atmosphere.”
ChatGPT · 06-01
“Social atmosphere, beachfront location, and affordable rates.”
“best hotels in Hotel Zone, Cancún”Cancún, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“best hotels in Hotel Zone, Cancún”
Cancún, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
Copilot · 08-17
“A lively and affordable waterfront hotel/hostel with a pool and social atmosphere.”
Perplexity · 06-01
“A lively option with social spaces, a pool, and lagoon views, ideal for travelers who want an energetic stay in the Hotel Zone.”
“boutique hotels in Hotel Zone, Cancún”Cancún, US1 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
“boutique hotels in Hotel Zone, Cancún”
Cancún, US1 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
Perplexity · 07-27
“Youthful, social atmosphere with budget-friendly boutique vibes and a communal vibe near the beach and nightlife.”
Perplexity · 06-15
“A trendy, social property in the Hotel Zone that appeals to travelers wanting a contemporary boutique vibe.”
Perplexity · 05-18
“This stylish waterfront hotel offers a lively boutique-hostel hybrid experience in a prime Hotel Zone location.”
“hotels in Cancún with rooftop pool”Cancún, US1 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
“hotels in Cancún with rooftop pool”
Cancún, US1 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
ChatGPT · 05-25
“Fun and social stay near nightlife with rooftop-style pool vibes and affordable pricing.”
ChatGPT · 05-18
“Popular budget-friendly social hotel with a fun rooftop pool atmosphere in the heart of the Hotel Zone.”
ChatGPT · 05-11
“Popular social hostel-hotel hybrid known for rooftop pool parties and a lively young crowd.”
PER-AI MENTIONS
Mentions per AI assistant, by edition
One line per AI. Each point is the number of times the assistant named this property across the 11 prompt templates for its city, that week.
ChatGPTGeminiPerplexityGrokCopilotGoogle AI Mode
Weekly until 19 Oct 2026, monthly from November 2026
| Week | ChatGPT | Gemini | Perplexity | Grok | Copilot | Google AI Mode | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| October 19, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| October 12, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| October 5, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| September 28, 2026 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
| September 21, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| September 14, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| September 7, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| August 31, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 |
| August 24, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| August 17, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 |
| August 10, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| August 3, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| July 27, 2026 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 |
| July 20, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| July 13, 2026 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
| July 6, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| June 22, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| June 15, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| June 8, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| June 1, 2026 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 |
| May 25, 2026 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 5 |
| May 18, 2026 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 |
| May 11, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| April 27, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
LINK MIX
Where AIs send users for this hotel
When the AI links the hotel, where does it point — the hotel's own site (direct), an OTA like Booking.com, a chain page like Marriott.com, or something else?
All time (71 links)
Direct 48%OTA 31%Google Travel 18%Other 3%
Week-by-week
November 2, 20261 links / 2 mentions
October 19, 20260 links / 1 mentions
October 12, 20262 links / 2 mentions
October 5, 20265 links / 5 mentions
September 28, 20264 links / 4 mentions
September 21, 20264 links / 4 mentions
September 14, 20265 links / 5 mentions
September 7, 20265 links / 5 mentions
August 31, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 24, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 17, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 10, 20264 links / 4 mentions
August 3, 20264 links / 4 mentions
July 27, 20263 links / 3 mentions
July 20, 20264 links / 4 mentions
July 13, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 6, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 22, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 15, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 8, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 1, 20263 links / 3 mentions
May 25, 20265 links / 5 mentions
May 18, 20263 links / 3 mentions
May 11, 20263 links / 3 mentions
April 27, 20261 links / 1 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other