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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.
Bandos Maldives
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 25 weeks.
Latest edition
4
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
7
best week
Mentioning AIs
2/6
latest edition
Total links
85
all time
Location
North Male atoll, 08480, Maldives
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Bandos Maldives at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“hotels near North Malé Atoll, Maldives”Maldives, US5 of 6 AIs22 weeks36 quotes
“hotels near North Malé Atoll, Maldives”
Maldives, US5 of 6 AIs22 weeks36 quotes
Gemini · 11-02
“Bandos Maldives is a popular, highly rated resort in North Male Atoll known for its excellent amenities and convenient proximity to Velana International Airport.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A classic island resort in North Malé Atoll with beach access, snorkeling, and diving about 15 minutes by speedboat from the airport.”
Gemini · 10-19
“A highly rated private island resort located just a short distance from Malé, offering spacious beachfront and garden accommodations.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“It suits families and couples with beachfront accommodation, diving, and a convenient location.”
Gemini · 10-05
“Features an upmarket, laid-back resort atmosphere complete with multiple restaurants, a pool, and a spa close to Malé.”
Gemini · 09-28
“A well-established upmarket beach resort with a relaxed vibe, multiple restaurants, and excellent family-friendly facilities.”
“best hotels in Maldives for business travelers”Maldives, US5 of 6 AIs12 weeks16 quotes
“best hotels in Maldives for business travelers”
Maldives, US5 of 6 AIs12 weeks16 quotes
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Offers multiple conference and meeting rooms with large-capacity corporate event facilities for conferences and team events.”
Google AI Mode · 10-12
“Features a dedicated on-site business center and an exceptionally fast 15-minute speedboat commute from Velana International Airport.”
ChatGPT · 10-05
“Its proximity to the airport and dedicated convention facilities make it a strong option for corporate retreats and group business events.”
Gemini · 09-28
“Features extensive professional convention and conference facilities including large multi-purpose halls, making it an exceptional choice for corporate retreats and business events.”
ChatGPT · 08-03
“Well-established conference resort with dedicated meeting facilities close to the international airport.”
Gemini · 07-27
“An ideal hybrid resort featuring extensive convention facilities, versatile meeting halls, and high-speed connectivity for corporate retreats or conferences.”
“best hotels in Maldives for solo travelers”Maldives, US5 of 6 AIs16 weeks23 quotes
“best hotels in Maldives for solo travelers”
Maldives, US5 of 6 AIs16 weeks23 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A mid-range resort with a dive center, house-reef snorkeling, and organized group excursions that suits solo travelers who want underwater activities at moderate prices.”
Gemini · 10-19
“Located conveniently close to Malé with a short speedboat transfer, offering great value, excellent diving, and a diverse guest mix ideal for solo visitors.”
Google AI Mode · 09-14
“Bandos Maldives is great for solo travelers due to its proximity to Malé, vibrant social atmosphere, and diverse daily excursions and diving activities.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“Its close proximity to Malé, extensive diving and water-sports options, and broad range of facilities make it a practical choice for solo travelers.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“Its close proximity to Malé, extensive diving and water-sports options, and broad range of facilities make it a practical choice for solo travelers.”
ChatGPT · 08-24
“Its larger island, diving facilities, multiple restaurants, and easy speedboat transfer make it particularly practical for solo travelers.”
“affordable hotels in Maldives under $200”Maldives, US4 of 6 AIs8 weeks10 quotes
“affordable hotels in Maldives under $200”
Maldives, US4 of 6 AIs8 weeks10 quotes
Copilot · 10-05
“This resort sometimes offers promotional rates near $200, making it one of the most affordable options in the Maldives.”
Copilot · 09-14
“A well-rated beach resort offering spa, pool, and multiple dining options at $174 per night.”
Copilot · 09-07
“Affordable beachfront resort with spa, pool, and family-friendly amenities under $200.”
ChatGPT · 06-15
“Conveniently located near the airport with resort amenities often available within budget.”
ChatGPT · 06-01
“Conveniently located near the airport and often available at discounted rates.”
Grok · 05-11
“Established resort with strong reputation offering rooms and packages often under $200 especially in off-peak, with excellent snorkeling and facilities.”
“family friendly hotels in Maldives”Maldives, US3 of 6 AIs6 weeks9 quotes
“family friendly hotels in Maldives”
Maldives, US3 of 6 AIs6 weeks9 quotes
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Close to Malé airport, with the Kokko Kids Club and a children's pool, it suits families on a moderate budget.”
Gemini · 11-02
“Bandos Maldives is a top-rated family-friendly resort featuring an excellent kids' club, spacious family rooms, and a wide array of child-friendly water activities close to Malé.”
Gemini · 10-19
“Features an exceptional kids' club, dedicated children's pool, and a short 15-minute speedboat ride from the main airport, making travel easy for families.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A practical value option with a shorter speedboat transfer and accessible pricing for families.”
Gemini · 08-31
“It features an excellent kids' club, dedicated children's pool facilities, and a close proximity to the main airport which is ideal for traveling families.”
Gemini · 08-03
“It features a fantastic kids' club, dedicated family activities, and a short speedboat ride from the main airport, making travel stress-free for families.”
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 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 |
| October 19, 2026 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 6 |
| October 12, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| October 5, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 |
| September 28, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| September 21, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| September 14, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| September 7, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| August 31, 2026 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 |
| August 24, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| August 17, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| August 10, 2026 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 4 |
| August 3, 2026 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| July 27, 2026 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| July 20, 2026 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
| July 6, 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 4 |
| June 29, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| June 22, 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| June 15, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 |
| June 8, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 |
| June 1, 2026 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
| May 18, 2026 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 3 |
| May 11, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 4 |
| May 4, 2026 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 6 |
| April 27, 2026 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 5 |
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 (85 links)
Direct 73%OTA 24%Google Travel 4%
Week-by-week
November 2, 20261 links / 4 mentions
October 19, 20261 links / 6 mentions
October 12, 20261 links / 2 mentions
October 5, 20263 links / 3 mentions
September 28, 20262 links / 2 mentions
September 21, 20262 links / 2 mentions
September 14, 20264 links / 4 mentions
September 7, 20265 links / 5 mentions
August 31, 20264 links / 4 mentions
August 24, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 17, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 10, 20264 links / 4 mentions
August 3, 20267 links / 7 mentions
July 27, 20265 links / 5 mentions
July 20, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 6, 20264 links / 4 mentions
June 29, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 22, 20265 links / 5 mentions
June 15, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 8, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 1, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 18, 20263 links / 3 mentions
May 11, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 4, 20266 links / 6 mentions
April 27, 20265 links / 5 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other