Starwood has announced that it has signed definitive management agreements to operate the Aggie Grey’s Hotel & Bungalows and Aggie Grey’s Lagoon, Beach Resort & Spa on the island of Upolu Samoa.

The hotels will join the Starwood Hotels & Resorts group immediately, and will relaunch as the Sheraton Samoa Aggie Grey’s Hotel and the Sheraton Samoa Aggie Grey’s Resort, respectively, by mid-2014 following extensive renovations.

The signings mark Starwood’s debut into the region, with Sheraton the first international hotel brand to enter the Samoan market.

Currently under re-construction following a tropical cyclone in 2012, Aggie Grey’s Hotel will comprise of approximately 177 hotel rooms and Samoan–style bungalows, Plans include a ballroom offering facilities for 300 people, conference rooms, fitness and spa facilities, a salon and two restaurants.

The Aggie Grey’s Lagoon, Beach Resort & Spa offers 140 bedrooms, three open air restaurants, two air conditioned restaurants and three bars provide a range of eating and relaxation options.

The Manaia Polynesian Spa is located in a bush setting, within earshot of the ocean and offers wellness treatments to a polynesian style.

These latest signings for Sheraton, furthers the brand’s aggressive global expansion plan as it nears its 500th hotel milestone by 2016. Starwood also recently announced the signing of Sheraton Fiji Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island, which will join a list of 2014 hotel openings in the region, including Sheraton Melbourne Hotel, Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane and Sheraton New Caledonia Deva Resort & Spa.