Spa and wellness giant Steiner Leisure will operate two new spas under its Chavana brand at the Adaaran Select Meedhupparu resort and Adaaran Club Rannalhi resort in The Maldives.

Both resorts are operated by Aitken Spence Hotels and the spas are scheduled to open in November 2011.

The term of each of the agreements is seven years and as part of the deal, Steiner will invest US$225,000 (€166,000) towards the development and operation of the spa at Adaaran Select Meedhuppar and another US$100,000 (€73,000) at Adaaran Club Rannalhi.

Chavana Spa's signature treatments will be featured at both resorts, with spa facilities including single and couples' treatment rooms, steam and sauna facilities and manicure and pedicure areas.

Adaaran Select Meedhupparu is located in Raa Atoll, 136 km and 45 minutes by sea plane to the north of Male, the capital of Maldives, and offers a combination of 215 beach and water villas.

Adaaran Club Rannalhi is located 34 km and 45 minutes by speedboat from the Male International Airport and offers 130 rooms and water bungalows.

Leonard Fluxman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Steiner Leisure, said, "We look forward to this opportunity to further expand our operations in the Maldives. The addition of the Adaaran facilities will increase our Chavana spas to a total of seven since the launch of the brand. We are very excited to continue serving our guests with our signature treatments and Balinese hospitality."

The Chavana concept is aimed at four and five star hotels and resorts and is intended to allow guests to enjoy a quality spa experience at a reasonable price.