i am staying at Pataya's "Residence Garden" which only offers Appartments/Suites (at a reasonable rate).
I can say that the rooms are very spacious and clean. It offers a small kitchen, a seperate bedroom with TV, a living room with a Flat TV, a balcony and a swimming pool. Each room has a seperate A/C.
The staff is very friendly!
It's quite easy to get to the WS. By walking it takes about 10 minute, but the Hotel is on a Baht-Bus-Line, so it's easy to catch one.
I've booked it at 1.450 Baht/night and find it a very good value for the price.
AND: THEY ARE VERY LB-FRIENDLY (I've tried it out at the first night and continuesly), no extra charge as long as you don't bring more than 1 visitor with you.
My rating: Recommendable.
Here are a few pictures (please excuse if a bit messy):




