"[1] Writing for Billboard, Sadie Bell felt the song "takes you on a trip to paradise inspired by its house bass and fantastical production."

Bell wrote that the track feels like "the soundtrack to a summer getaway," with Payne's "mature" pop performance and the song's "sultry" lyrics.

[15] Jon Blistein of Rolling Stone described the song as "sultry and snappy,"[1] and Entertainment Weekly's Nick Roman called it a "sizzling summer jam.

"[13] Writing for Spin, Rob Arcand called it a "stomping summer house jam sure to conquer radio airwaves near-immediately" where Payne "croons with a steady swagger bigger than any of his work with One Direction.

"[12] Erin Jensen for USA Today opined although the lyrics lack "depth," the "catchy summer anthem" has a "very danceable" beat, serving as a "perfect soundtrack for a day at the pool or a night at the club.

"[17] Mike Neid of Idolator criticized the lack of "a drop or some heavier bass,"[14] while Joe Anderton of Digital Spy opined the tropical-pop vibe is "not exactly revolutionary.