The hotel was built in 1896 by Benjamin Rainsford who was commissioned by Dr Joshua Hoffman and was originally built as a sanatorium for patient requiring heath recuperating holidays. Even in these early days the air quality and health giving benefits of this air was recognised by the medical fraternity. Dr Hoffman was married to Maree Smuts (one of General Jan Smuts’ sisters – former South African president). General Smuts himself often stayed at The Windsor Hotel.

In 1931 David Allengensky bought The Sanatorium and on his return from England aboard the Union Castle Ship, Windsor Castle, where he was so impressed with the service he received, that he changed the name to The Hotel Windsor.

1940 Alex Luyt bought the Hotel Windsor and for 20 years The Windsor was the choice stay of rock anglers from across the world. Alex Luyt himself represented South Africa in a few angling competitions. The variety of fish found off the Hermanus coast line was a huge attraction in those days. The Windsor remains committed to protecting that Heritage.

In 1981 after a few bad years The Windsor Hotel was bought by Basil Clark-Brown. His strong determination and will as well as his ever supporting and committed wife, Mrs Eve Clark-Brown set about restoring the Windsor to its former glory. Additional buildings were added including the West Wing and in 1996 the hotel was purchased by their eldest son, Garth Clark-Brown.

To this day Garth has held true the original core values of The Windsor Hotel which are to be a relaxing stay at affordable prices for the average man in the street who can enjoy the wonders of Hermanus whenever they wish.

The Windsor hotel has stood for a 116 years, she has never closed once her doors to the weary traveller and the original core of the building has never been altered. She is the oldest and largest hotel in Hermanus and she looks forward to welcoming you to be part of her history.

Rooms

• Sea-Facing Double/Single/Twin.
• Non Sea-Facing Double/Single/Twin.
• Annexure Building – Non Sea-Facing Double/Single.
• Room with balcony on request, limited amount.

Apartments

Windsor Self Catering Apartments consist of eight fully equipped spacious 3 Star self catering apartments with spectacular sea-facing views situated right next door to The Windsor Hotel. This Self Catering option offers good old fashioned comfortable accommodation in Hermanus.

Standard Features and Services:

• Annexure Ð En Suite Bathroom with shower only.
• DSTV – Standard Hotel Package (13 Channels including SABC 1, 2, 3, ETV).
• Direct Dial Telephone.
• En-Suite Bathroom (With bath and overhead shower).
• Free Wi-Fi.
• Free Internet at Reception.
• Free off street parking.
• Tea- and coffee conveniences.
• Safe.
• Twin or double beds.

Apartment Details:

These Apartments consist of:

• Three 2 Bedroom Apartments.
• Five 3 Bedroom Apartments.

Each apartment includes:

• Two bathrooms.
• Balcony with Braai (BBQ) area.
• Lounge area.
• Fully equipped kitchen.
• Lock up Garage.

Facilities / conveniences available on request:

• Sleeper Couch for Children / Adult sharing.
  (Maximum of 2 children or 1 adult sharing).
• Baby Sitting.
• Bar Fridge.
• Beach Towels.
• Fans / Heaters.
• Hairdryers.
• Iron & Ironing Board.
• Safe Deposit (at Reception).
• Wake-Up Calls.

Standard Features and Services:

• DSTV – Standard Hotel Package.
• Serviced Daily.
• Braai Facilities.
• Fully equipped kitchen.
  • Cutlery, Crockery.
  • Oven.
  • Microwave.
  • And more.
• Ironing facilities.

Maximize your message by using The Windsor Hotel’s conference facilities.

With three conference rooms seating between 20-80 delegates and a host of breakaway rooms, there is no better place more perfectly situated in Hermanus for your delegates to absorb the essence of your conference.

All conference rates include

• Air conditioned venue (Whale Room only – seating maximum 100 delegates).
• Free data projector.
• Free Wi-Fi.
• Bottled water.
• Refreshments and two tea/coffee biscuit breaks.
• Stationary.
• Standard conference set up.
• Tea/coffee breaks.
• Breakfast.
• Lunch with soft drink.
• Accommodation (sea-facing/non sea-facing).

THE WINDSOR HOTEL DOES NOT CHARGE A VENUE HIRE FOR OVERNIGHT CONFERENCES

Dinner is an optional extra – Due to the central location of the hotel, there are a great variety of excellent restaurants within easy walking distance from the Windsor Hotel.

Activities

• Shark cage diving.
• Whale Watching.
• Bird watching.
• Whale walks.
• Fynbos.
• Golf.
• Fishing.
• Snorkeling.

• Kite Surfing.
• Paragliding.
• Surfing.
• Diving/ Scuba Diving.
• Sea Kayaking.
• Town ship tours/walks.
• History Society walks.
• Art Galleries.