1981 - Basil Clark-Brown

In 1980 The Windsor Hotel was purchased by Basil Clark-Brown. With his strong determination and will, as well as his ever supporting and committed wife,  Mrs Eve Clark-Brown, he set about restoring the Windsor to its former glory.

Rapid and intense upliftment followed. The fifteen tiny bedrooms in the Old Lady were combined to allow for more spacious rooms, all with en suite bathrooms. Three small bedrooms became one large en suite bedroom. The fifteen small rooms therefore became five large en suite bedrooms.

Additional buildings were added, including the East Wing. The East Wing is a three storey lodge with 54 units, both sea and mountain facing. The land was previously a parking area.

The entrance to the Windsor was originally from the Hermanus Main Road. This was changed to the sea facing side of the Hotel, on Marine Drive. The combined refurbishment and new accommodation wing, paved the way for the Major Change Opening at the end of 1989.

The Hotel was run with a full service kitchen. Pub lunches and traditional Sunday mealswere also served.