As I said in my 1st post.... Pattaya Bay Resort is a great choice... You don't have the pools that Areca has, but good VFM. 24 hour Tuk Tuk up and down to 2nd road, nice rooms, brand new hotel...
Another thing I remember about Lek was their pool had far too much chlorine in there.....
Here's a few hotel websites
Pattaya Bay Resort Home Page
Areca Lodge
Pattaya Hotel Chonburi Thailand | Sandy Spring Hotel
The Residence Garden. Beautiful 1 and 2 bedroom hotel suites in Pattaya and Jomtien.