Villa Dorado is nothing short of amazing. It provided an amazing escape for our group of 12 visiting for my 30th birthday. It is much bigger than in looks in the pictures, the kitchen is very well equipped with, the pool is incredible, and the views from the top 2 floors phenomenal. There is also a barbecue in the pool area. Get up early to watch the sun rise.
Place was kept very clean and the top floor rooms were spacious and comfortable. However, if you are more than 8, some guests will end up having to sleep in the basement where there is no natural light. The 11th/12th guests ended up sleeping on a sofa bed which reportedly was not the most comfortable. The basement also doubles up as the fun room with a snooker table and hot-tub - so it is nicely maintained and clean. But it is separate from the rest of the house. Just something to consider if you are a group bigger than 8-10. But in all honesty, the rest of the house more than makes up for it.
The location is perfect for visiting the south of the island. There are a couple of beaches 5-10 mins away, St. Peters Pool is about an hour's walk, Marsaskala is about a 20 min walk away. There is a great grocery store about 7 mins walk where we did all our shopping, a butcher/fishmonger about 15 mins away. Also some good restaurants close by. Easiest way to get to Valletta and the more touristy spots of Malta is via ecab/bolt - all very easily available from the villa.
Amanda was a great host. Very easy and fast communication, she was flexible with check in and check out, and made us feel very welcome from the get go. Thank you for an amazing long weekend in Malta.