Because of the points-based nature of Diamond timeshare ownership, the amount of maintenance fees can vary depending on the number of points you own. The more points you own, the more you’ll pay. But remember that higher point allotments get owners into larger units.
So, in looking at averages, and understanding that the most popular unit layout is a two-bedroom unit configuration, the average Diamond Resorts maintenance fee would be about $1,400 - $1,500 per year for about a week’s worth of timeshare, assuming about 8000 points.
Even owners of fixed or floating weeks at Diamond resorts can use this amount as a gauge for what to expect. Overall, the average maintenance fee cost is just over $1,000 according to the American Resort Development Association.
This is why buying Diamond timeshare or points on the resale market is the best way to go. Finding resale deals which can save you 60-70% off retail costs lets you vacation each year for basically the cost of the maintenance fees when prorated out over the life of the ownership. At $200/night for a two-bedroom unit in an amazing resort such as Diamond Resorts Mystic Dunes Resort & Golf Club, that’s a great deal.